Edwin B. Willis

Edwin Booth Willis (January 28, 1893 – November 26, 1963) was an American motion picture set designer and decorator. Willis worked exclusively at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios for his entire career. During his career as a set designer Willis worked on over 600 separate productions. The Internet Movie Database lists his 577 film credits as set decorator, 163 credits as interior decorator and 24 credits as art director. Edwin B. Willis was nominated for the Academy Award in his profession 32 times, in certain years receiving multiple nominations. Willis won the Oscar on eight occasions. He was born in Decatur, Illinois and died of cancer in Hollywood, in 1963. His older sister was Hollywood film editor Verna Willis.

Known For

The Wizard of Oz
Singin' in the Rain
Forbidden Planet
The Philadelphia Story
The Shop Around the Corner
An American in Paris
Birth Location Decatur, Illinois, USA
Born 1893-01-27
Died 1963-11-26

Movies

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood as Self (archive footage)
2018

Movies

Raintree County Set Decoration
1957
Don't Go Near the Water Set Decoration
1957
Until They Sail Set Decoration
1957
Les Girls Set Decoration
1957
House of Numbers Set Decoration
1957
Gun Glory Set Decoration
1957
The Seventh Sin Set Decoration
1957
Silk Stockings Set Decoration
1957
Designing Woman Set Decoration
1957
This Could Be the Night Set Decoration
1957
Something of Value Set Decoration
1957
Ten Thousand Bedrooms Set Decoration
1957
The Wings of Eagles Set Decoration
1957
1956
The Opposite Sex Set Decoration
1956
The Rack Set Decoration
1956
Tea and Sympathy Set Decoration
1956
Lust for Life Set Decoration
1956
These Wilder Years Set Decoration
1956
High Society Set Decoration
1956
The Fastest Gun Alive Set Decoration
1956
1956
The Catered Affair Set Decoration
1956
Gaby Set Decoration
1956
Tribute to a Bad Man Set Decoration
1956
Forbidden Planet Set Decoration
1956
Meet Me in Las Vegas Set Decoration
1956
Ransom! Set Decoration
1956
Diane Set Decoration
1956
I'll Cry Tomorrow Set Decoration
1955
It's a Dog's Life Set Decoration
1955
Kismet Set Decoration
1955
Trial Set Decoration
1955
It's Always Fair Weather Set Decoration
1955
The King's Thief Set Decoration
1955
Moonfleet Set Decoration
1955
The Cobweb Set Decoration
1955
Love Me or Leave Me Set Decoration
1955
The Prodigal Set Decoration
1955
Interrupted Melody Set Decoration
1955
Blackboard Jungle Set Decoration
1955
Hit the Deck Set Decoration
1955
Jupiter's Darling Set Decoration
1955
Many Rivers to Cross Set Decoration
1955
Bad Day at Black Rock Set Decoration
1955
Green Fire Set Decoration
1954
Deep in My Heart Set Decoration
1954
The Last Time I Saw Paris Set Decoration
1954
Brigadoon Set Decoration
1954
Her Twelve Men Set Decoration
1954
1954
Valley of the Kings Set Decoration
1954
Men of the Fighting Lady Set Decoration
1954
Executive Suite Set Decoration
1954
Rose Marie Set Decoration
1954
Tennessee Champ Set Decoration
1954
The Long, Long Trailer Set Decoration
1954
The Great Diamond Robbery Set Decoration
1954
Escape from Fort Bravo Set Decoration
1953
Easy to Love Set Decoration
1953
Kiss Me Kate Set Decoration
1953
1953
Give a Girl a Break Set Decoration
1953
Take the High Ground! Set Decoration
1953
The Actress Set Decoration
1953
Big Leaguer Set Decoration
1953
1953
The Band Wagon Set Decoration
1953
Julius Caesar Set Decoration
1953
Young Bess Set Decoration
1953
Remains to Be Seen Set Decoration
1953
Cry of the Hunted Set Decoration
1953
Bright Road Set Decoration
1953
Small Town Girl Set Decoration
1953
Jeopardy Set Decoration
1953
1953
The Story of Three Loves Set Decoration
1953
I Love Melvin Set Decoration
1953
Confidentially Connie Set Decoration
1953
Lili Set Decoration
1953
Battle Circus Set Decoration
1953
Rogue's March Set Decoration
1953
The Naked Spur Set Decoration
1953
The Bad and the Beautiful Set Decoration
1952
Plymouth Adventure Set Decoration
1952
Desperate Search Set Decoration
1952
The Prisoner of Zenda Set Decoration
1952
1952
My Man and I Set Decoration
1952
Fearless Fagan Set Decoration
1952
Holiday for Sinners Set Decoration
1952
Shadow in the Sky Set Decoration
1952
Glory Alley Set Decoration
1952
The Sellout Set Decoration
1952
Skirts Ahoy! Set Decoration
1952
Scaramouche Set Decoration
1952
Young Man with Ideas Set Decoration
1952
Carbine Williams Set Decoration
1952
Talk About a Stranger Set Decoration
1952
Singin' in the Rain Set Decoration
1952
Love Is Better Than Ever Set Decoration
1952
The Belle of New York Set Decoration
1952
Invitation Set Decoration
1952
The Wild North Set Decoration
1952
Westward the Women Set Decoration
1951
The Light Touch Set Decoration
1951
Too Young to Kiss Set Decoration
1951
Callaway Went Thataway Set Decoration
1951
The Unknown Man Set Decoration
1951
Angels in the Outfield Set Decoration
1951
Bannerline Set Decoration
1951
Texas Carnival Set Decoration
1951
The Red Badge of Courage Set Decoration
1951
An American in Paris Set Decoration
1951
The Strip Set Decoration
1951
The Tall Target Set Decoration
1951
Show Boat Set Decoration
1951
The Painted Hills Set Decoration
1951
The Great Caruso Set Decoration
1951
Father's Little Dividend Set Decoration
1951
Soldiers Three Set Decoration
1951
Cause for Alarm! Set Decoration
1951
Royal Wedding Set Decoration
1951
Mr. Imperium Set Decoration
1951
Three Guys Named Mike Set Decoration
1951
Inside Straight Set Decoration
1951
Grounds for Marriage Set Decoration
1951
Pagan Love Song Set Decoration
1950
The Magnificent Yankee Set Decoration
1950
1950
Kim Set Decoration
1950
Two Weeks with Love Set Decoration
1950
King Solomon's Mines Set Decoration
1950
Dial 1119 Set Decoration
1950
To Please a Lady Set Decoration
1950
Right Cross Set Decoration
1950
A Life of Her Own Set Decoration
1950
Summer Stock Set Decoration
1950
The Toast of New Orleans Set Decoration
1950
Duchess of Idaho Set Decoration
1950
Three Little Words Set Decoration
1950
The Happy Years Set Decoration
1950
Crisis Set Decoration
1950
1950
1950
Mystery Street Set Decoration
1950
The Big Hangover Set Decoration
1950
Shadow on the Wall Set Decoration
1950
Father of the Bride Set Decoration
1950
Annie Get Your Gun Set Decoration
1950
Please Believe Me Set Decoration
1950
The Asphalt Jungle Set Decoration
1950
Stars in My Crown Set Decoration
1950
1950
The Yellow Cab Man Set Decoration
1950
Side Street Set Decoration
1950
Black Hand Set Decoration
1950
Nancy Goes to Rio Set Decoration
1950
The Outriders Set Decoration
1950
Key to the City Set Decoration
1950
Ambush Set Decoration
1950
Malaya Set Decoration
1949
East Side, West Side Set Decoration
1949
On the Town Set Decoration
1949
Tension Set Decoration
1949
Intruder in the Dust Set Decoration
1949
Adam's Rib Set Decoration
1949
Battleground Set Decoration
1949
That Forsyte Woman Set Decoration
1949
Challenge to Lassie Set Decoration
1949
The Red Danube Set Decoration
1949
The Doctor and the Girl Set Decoration
1949
That Midnight Kiss Set Decoration
1949
Madame Bovary Set Decoration
1949
1949
Scene of the Crime Set Decoration
1949
Any Number Can Play Set Decoration
1949
The Great Sinner Set Decoration
1949
Neptune's Daughter Set Decoration
1949
The Stratton Story Set Decoration
1949
The Sun Comes Up Set Decoration
1949
The Barkleys of Broadway Set Decoration
1949
The Secret Garden Set Decoration
1949
Big Jack Set Decoration
1949
Little Women Set Decoration
1949
1949
The Bribe Set Decoration
1949
Act of Violence Set Decoration
1949
Command Decision Set Decoration
1948
Hills of Home Set Decoration
1948
The Kissing Bandit Set Decoration
1948
The Three Musketeers Set Decoration
1948
Julia Misbehaves Set Decoration
1948
A Date with Judy Set Decoration
1948
Easter Parade Set Decoration
1948
The Pirate Set Decoration
1948
State of the Union Set Decoration
1948
Homecoming Set Decoration
1948
Summer Holiday Set Decoration
1948
Big City Set Decoration
1948
Tenth Avenue Angel Set Decoration
1948
Three Daring Daughters Set Decoration
1948
Good News Set Decoration
1947
Killer McCoy Set Decoration
1947
Desire Me Set Decoration
1947
Cynthia Set Decoration
1947
Song of the Thin Man Set Decoration
1947
The Romance of Rosy Ridge Set Decoration
1947
The Hucksters Set Decoration
1947
Dark Delusion Set Decoration
1947
Living in a Big Way Set Decoration
1947
The Sea of Grass Set Decoration
1947
Undercover Maisie Set Decoration
1947
The Beginning or the End Set Decoration
1947
The Arnelo Affair Set Decoration
1947
Green Dolphin Street Set Decoration
1947
Love Laughs at Andy Hardy Set Decoration
1946
The Secret Heart Set Decoration
1946
Lady in the Lake Set Decoration
1946
The Yearling Set Decoration
1946
Undercurrent Set Decoration
1946
Courage of Lassie Set Decoration
1946
Easy to Wed Set Decoration
1946
Two Sisters from Boston Set Decoration
1946
Two Smart People Set Decoration
1946
Bad Bascomb Set Decoration
1946
1946
The Hoodlum Saint Set Decoration
1946
Up Goes Maisie Set Decoration
1946
The Harvey Girls Set Decoration
1946
The Sailor Takes a Wife Set Decoration
1945
They Were Expendable Set Decoration
1945
Yolanda and the Thief Set Decoration
1945
1945
She Went to the Races Set Decoration
1945
Week-End at the Waldorf Set Decoration
1945
The Hidden Eye Set Decoration
1945
Ziegfeld Follies Set Decoration
1945
Anchors Aweigh Set Decoration
1945
Bewitched Set Decoration
1945
Dangerous Partners Set Decoration
1945
Twice Blessed Set Decoration
1945
The Clock Set Decoration
1945
Thrill of a Romance Set Decoration
1945
The Valley of Decision Set Decoration
1945
Son of Lassie Set Decoration
1945
Between Two Women Set Decoration
1945
Without Love Set Decoration
1945
1945
National Velvet Set Decoration
1945
Main Street After Dark Set Decoration
1945
The Thin Man Goes Home Set Decoration
1944
Music for Millions Set Decoration
1944
Nothing But Trouble Set Decoration
1944
Gentle Annie Set Decoration
1944
Blonde Fever Set Decoration
1944
Lost in a Harem Set Decoration
1944
Meet Me in St. Louis Set Decoration
1944
Mrs. Parkington Set Decoration
1944
Kismet Set Decoration
1944
Maisie Goes to Reno Set Decoration
1944
The Seventh Cross Set Decoration
1944
The Canterville Ghost Set Decoration
1944
Bathing Beauty Set Decoration
1944
The White Cliffs of Dover Set Decoration
1944
1944
Gaslight Set Decoration
1944
Rationing Set Decoration
1944
1944
Broadway Rhythm Set Decoration
1944
A Guy Named Joe Set Decoration
1943
Lost Angel Set Decoration
1943
Whistling in Brooklyn Set Decoration
1943
Lassie Come Home Set Decoration
1943
Girl Crazy Set Decoration
1943
Swing Fever Set Decoration
1943
Best Foot Forward Set Decoration
1943
Swing Shift Maisie Set Decoration
1943
Thousands Cheer Set Decoration
1943
I Dood It Set Decoration
1943
The Man from Down Under Set Decoration
1943
Bataan Set Decoration
1943
Above Suspicion Set Decoration
1943
1943
Presenting Lily Mars Set Decoration
1943
Cabin in the Sky Set Decoration
1943
Slightly Dangerous Set Decoration
1943
Keeper of the Flame Set Decoration
1943
The Human Comedy Set Decoration
1943
Whistling in Dixie Set Decoration
1942
Reunion in France Set Decoration
1942
Journey for Margaret Set Decoration
1942
Andy Hardy's Double Life Set Decoration
1942
Tennessee Johnson Set Decoration
1942
Seven Sweethearts Set Decoration
1942
1942
For Me and My Gal Set Decoration
1942
Eyes in the Night Set Decoration
1942
Panama Hattie Set Decoration
1942
Apache Trail Set Decoration
1942
Somewhere I'll Find You Set Decoration
1942
Cairo Decorator
1942
1942
Calling Dr. Gillespie Set Decoration
1942
Her Cardboard Lover Set Decoration
1942
I Married an Angel Set Decoration
1942
Mrs. Miniver Set Decoration
1942
The Affairs of Martha Set Decoration
1942
Maisie Gets Her Man Set Decoration
1942
Tortilla Flat Set Decoration
1942
Sunday Punch Set Decoration
1942
1942
Grand Central Murder Set Decoration
1942
Fingers at the Window Set Decoration
1942
Kid Glove Killer Set Decoration
1942
Ship Ahoy Set Decoration
1942
Mokey Set Decoration
1942
Rio Rita Set Decoration
1942
1942
This Time for Keeps Set Decoration
1942
Nazi Agent Set Decoration
1942
Woman of the Year Set Decoration
1942
Dr. Kildare's Victory Set Decoration
1942
Joe Smith, American Set Decoration
1942
The Vanishing Virginian Set Decoration
1942
The Bugle Sounds Settings
1942
Mr. and Mrs. North Set Decoration
1942
Two-Faced Woman Set Decoration
1941
Kathleen Set Decoration
1941
Johnny Eager Set Decoration
1941
Tarzan's Secret Treasure Set Decoration
1941
Design for Scandal Set Decoration
1941
Shadow of the Thin Man Set Decoration
1941
Married Bachelor Set Decoration
1941
The Feminine Touch Set Decoration
1941
Smilin' Through Set Decoration
1941
Lady Be Good Set Decoration
1941
When Ladies Meet Set Decoration
1941
Blossoms in the Dust Set Decoration
1941
1941
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Set Decoration
1941
Whistling in the Dark Set Decoration
1941
Down in San Diego Set Decoration
1941
Ringside Maisie Set Decoration
1941
The Big Store Set Decoration
1941
The Get-Away Set Decoration
1941
Billy the Kid Set Decoration
1941
Love Crazy Set Decoration
1941
I'll Wait for You Set Decoration
1941
A Woman's Face Set Decoration
1941
1941
Ziegfeld Girl Set Decoration
1941
Washington Melodrama Set Decoration
1941
The Bad Man Set Decoration
1941
Rage in Heaven Set Decoration
1941
1941
Blonde Inspiration Set Decoration
1941
Come Live with Me Set Decoration
1941
Maisie Was a Lady Set Decoration
1941
Comrade X Set Decoration
1940
Go West Set Decoration
1940
The Philadelphia Story Set Decoration
1940
Gallant Sons Set Decoration
1940
Bitter Sweet Set Decoration
1940
Escape Set Decoration
1940
Third Finger, Left Hand Set Decoration
1940
Dulcy Set Decoration
1940
Strike Up the Band Set Decoration
1940
Dr. Kildare Goes Home Set Decoration
1940
Boom Town Set Decoration
1940
The Golden Fleecing Set Decoration
1940
I Love You Again Set Decoration
1940
Pride and Prejudice Set Decoration
1940
Gold Rush Maisie Set Decoration
1940
We Who Are Young Set Decoration
1940
Sporting Blood Set Decoration
1940
1940
New Moon Set Decoration
1940
The Captain Is a Lady Set Decoration
1940
The Mortal Storm Set Decoration
1940
Susan and God Set Decoration
1940
Phantom Raiders Set Decoration
1940
Waterloo Bridge Set Decoration
1940
20 Mule Team Set Decoration
1940
1940
And One Was Beautiful Set Decoration
1940
The Ghost Comes Home Set Decoration
1940
Strange Cargo Set Decoration
1940
Northwest Passage Set Decoration
1940
Broadway Melody of 1940 Set Decoration
1940
I Take This Woman Set Decoration
1940
Congo Maisie Set Decoration
1940
1940
The Earl of Chicago Set Decoration
1940
Judge Hardy and Son Set Decoration
1939
Remember? Set Decoration
1939
Balalaika Set Decoration
1939
1939
Henry Goes Arizona Set Decoration
1939
The Secret of Dr. Kildare Set Decoration
1939
Ninotchka Set Decoration
1939
Another Thin Man Set Decoration
1939
Bad Little Angel Set Decoration
1939
At the Circus Set Decoration
1939
Babes in Arms Set Decoration
1939
Fast and Furious Set Decoration
1939
Dancing Co-Ed Set Decoration
1939
Thunder Afloat Set Decoration
1939
Blackmail Set Decoration
1939
The Women Set Decoration
1939
These Glamour Girls Set Decoration
1939
The Wizard of Oz Set Decoration
1939
Miracles for Sale Set Decoration
1939
1939
On Borrowed Time Set Decoration
1939
Stronger Than Desire Set Decoration
1939
Maisie Set Decoration
1939
Tell No Tales Set Decoration
1939
6,000 Enemies Set Decoration
1939
Bridal Suite Set Decoration
1939
It's a Wonderful World Set Decoration
1939
Lucky Night Set Decoration
1939
Calling Dr. Kildare Set Decoration
1939
The Hardys Ride High Set Decoration
1939
The Kid From Texas Set Decoration
1939
Broadway Serenade Set Decoration
1939
Sergeant Madden Set Decoration
1939
The Ice Follies of 1939 Set Decoration
1939
Honolulu Set Decoration
1939
Idiot's Delight Set Decoration
1939
Four Girls in White Set Decoration
1939
Stand Up and Fight Set Decoration
1939
Sweethearts Set Decoration
1938
The Girl Downstairs Set Decoration
1938
A Christmas Carol Set Decoration
1938
Dramatic School Set Decoration
1938
Out West with the Hardys Set Decoration
1938
The Shining Hour Set Decoration
1938
Spring Madness Set Decoration
1938
Young Dr. Kildare Set Decoration
1938
Vacation from Love Assistant Art Director
1938
Too Hot to Handle Assistant Production Design
1938
Boys Town Assistant Art Director
1938
Three Loves Has Nancy Assistant Art Director
1938
Marie Antoinette Art Direction
1938
The Chaser Art Direction
1938
Love Finds Andy Hardy Assistant Art Director
1938
Fast Company Assistant Art Director
1938
Paradise for Three Assistant Art Director
1938
Judge Hardy's Children Assistant Art Director
1938
The First Hundred Years Assistant Art Director
1938
Arsène Lupin Returns Assistant Art Director
1938
Of Human Hearts Art Department Assistant
1938
Mannequin Assistant Art Director
1938
Love Is a Headache Art Department Assistant
1938
You're Only Young Once Assistant Art Director
1937
Beg, Borrow or Steal Assistant Art Director
1937
Navy Blue and Gold Assistant Art Director
1937
Double Wedding Assistant Art Director
1937
The Bride Wore Red Art Direction
1937
Madame X Art Direction
1937
My Dear Miss Aldrich Assistant Art Director
1937
The Women Men Marry Art Department Assistant
1937
Saratoga Set Decoration
1937
Captains Courageous Art Direction
1937
Married Before Breakfast Assistant Set Decoration
1937
A Day at the Races Art Department Assistant
1937
The Good Earth Assistant Art Director
1937
They Gave Him a Gun Assistant Art Director
1937
Night Must Fall Assistant Art Director
1937
A Family Affair Assistant Art Director
1937
Espionage Art Direction
1937
Camille Assistant Art Director
1936
After the Thin Man Assistant Art Director
1936
Sinner Take All Assistant Art Director
1936
Mad Holiday Art Direction
1936
Libeled Lady Co-Art Director
1936
Sworn Enemy Assistant Art Director
1936
The Devil-Doll Assistant Art Director
1936
San Francisco Assistant Art Director
1936
Fury Art Direction
1936
Trouble for Two Art Direction
1936
Absolute Quiet Art Direction
1936
The Unguarded Hour Assistant Art Director
1936
Three Godfathers Art Direction
1936
The Garden Murder Case Art Direction
1936
Three Live Ghosts Assistant Art Director
1936
Riffraff Assistant Art Director
1936
Whipsaw Assistant Art Director
1935
Kind Lady Assistant Art Director
1935
Rendezvous Assistant Art Director
1935
Broadway Melody of 1936 Art Direction
1935
The Bishop Misbehaves Assistant Art Director
1935
China Seas Art Direction
1935
Woman Wanted Assistant Art Director
1935
Mad Love Art Direction
1935
Calm Yourself Assistant Art Director
1935
No More Ladies Art Direction
1935
Murder in the Fleet Art Direction
1935
The Casino Murder Case Assistant Art Director
1935
Times Square Lady Assistant Art Director
1935
The Night Is Young Art Direction
1935
The Night Is Young Set Decoration
1935
Forsaking All Others Art Direction
1934
The Gay Bride Assistant Art Director
1934
What Every Woman Knows Art Direction
1934
Hide-Out Assistant Art Director
1934
Treasure Island Assistant Art Director
1934
Operator 13 Art Direction
1934
The Thin Man Assistant Art Director
1934
Hollywood Party Set Decoration
1934
Manhattan Melodrama Art Direction
1934
Riptide Set Decoration
1934
You Can't Buy Everything Interior Designer
1934
Queen Christina Set Decoration
1933
Dancing Lady Decorator
1933
Bombshell Set Decoration
1933
Stage Mother Interior Designer
1933
The Solitaire Man Interior Designer
1933
Broadway to Hollywood Set Decoration
1933
Penthouse Interior Designer
1933
Beauty for Sale Set Decoration
1933
The Stranger's Return Set Decoration
1933
Reunion in Vienna Set Decoration
1933
Storm at Daybreak Interior Designer
1933