Did William C. McGann or Nicholas Hytner produce a film first?
William C. McGann William C. McGann (April 15, 1893 – November 15, 1977) was an American film director. He directed 52 films between 1930 and 1940. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died in Los Angeles, California.
Blackwell's Island (film) Blackwell's Island is a 1939 crime film directed by William C. McGann and written by Crane Wilbur. The film stars John Garfield, Rosemary Lane, Dick Purcell, Victor Jory, Stanley Fields and Morgan Conway. The film was released by Warner Bros. on March 25, 1939.