Today in Wheeling History: December 1--Ellis R. Dungan, internationally acclaimed filmmaker who founded Ellis Dungan Productions in Wheeling, passed away (2001).
Ellis R. Dungan was born on May 11, 1906, in Barton, Ohio. He attended St. Clairsville High School, where he played football, was involved in music, and served as president of the Student Council and editor-in-chief of the school yearbook. After high school, Dungan studied at Long Beach State University, the American Library in Paris, and the University of Southern California, where he earned his undergraduate degree in cinematography.
In 1935, Dungan traveled to India to direct films. He spent 15 years there, directing 17 films in multiple languages and producing newsreels and training films for the British Indian government during WWII. In 1992, India welcomed Dungan back, honoring him as a “living legend and creative genius” in their film industry.
In 1960, Dungan founded his own production company, Ellis Dungan Productions, with offices in Wheeling, WV and Pittsburgh, PA. For Wheeling, he co-produced "Wheeling 1959 -- Wheels to Progress" in 1995. He lived on Brentwood Avenue in Wheeling.
In 1994, Dungan was inducted into the Wheeling Hall of Fame in the Music and Fine Arts category.
Dungan passed away on December 1, 2001, at age 95 in Wheeling. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Wheeling.
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Photo Credits: Wheeling Hall of Fame, Find a Grave; Ohio County Public Library, Wheeling WV
Ellis R. Dungan was born on May 11, 1906, in Barton, Ohio. He attended St. Clairsville High School, where he played football, was involved in music, and served as president of the Student Council and editor-in-chief of the school yearbook. After high school, Dungan studied at Long Beach State University, the American Library in Paris, and the University of Southern California, where he earned his undergraduate degree in cinematography.
In 1935, Dungan traveled to India to direct films. He spent 15 years there, directing 17 films in multiple languages and producing newsreels and training films for the British Indian government during WWII. In 1992, India welcomed Dungan back, honoring him as a “living legend and creative genius” in their film industry.
In 1960, Dungan founded his own production company, Ellis Dungan Productions, with offices in Wheeling, WV and Pittsburgh, PA. For Wheeling, he co-produced "Wheeling 1959 -- Wheels to Progress" in 1995. He lived on Brentwood Avenue in Wheeling.
In 1994, Dungan was inducted into the Wheeling Hall of Fame in the Music and Fine Arts category.
Dungan passed away on December 1, 2001, at age 95 in Wheeling. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Wheeling.
To learn more: (https://tinyurl.com/4s3av2tb) (https://tinyurl.com/2p9rd3a2) (https://tinyurl.com/bdhdnb6c) (https://tinyurl.com/mrdby6zk) (https://tinyurl.com/4kws4mf3)
Photo Credits: Wheeling Hall of Fame, Find a Grave; Ohio County Public Library, Wheeling WV
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