William K. Howard

William K. Howard
from a 1920 magazine
Born(1899-06-16)June 16, 1899
DiedFebruary 21, 1954(1954-02-21) (aged 54)
Los Angeles, California, USA
Occupation(s)Film director, writer, producer

William K. Howard (June 16, 1899 – February 21, 1954) was an American film director, writer, and producer. Considered one of Hollywood's leading directors at one point, he directed over 50 films from 1921 to 1946, including The Thundering Herd (1925), The Power and the Glory (1933), Fire Over England (1937), and Johnny Come Lately (1943).