Bill Wellman first earned the nickname Wild Bill as a decorated pilot during WWI. The name stuck in Hollywood.  He directed the first ever Academy Best Picture Film (Wings 1927) and won the Academy award for Best Writing (Original Story) for A Star is Born (1937) which he also directed. He directed favorite actress Barbara Stanwyck in 5 films and Jack Oakie in 4 films, including some of their best lifetime work.

Please Join Friends of Oakridge

Sunday, May 19 @ 2p.m.

William Wellman, Jr. will introduce his award winning documentary Wild Bill Hollywood Maverick, a film about the life and career of his father, the legendary director William Wellman

Doors open 1p.m. for open house

of the Historic Oakridge Estate

To be added to our waitlist, please email Friends at info@theoakridgeestate.org

Historic House
Tour

May 18 @ 10 a.m.

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