Ira S. Webb (May 12, 1899 – December 9, 1971) was an American film producer,

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, screenwriter, art director and film director. He won an

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and was nominated for two more in the category Best Art Direction. He was the brother of "B"-film producer and director Harry S. Webb.

Selected filmography

Webb won an Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and was nominated for two more: ;Won * ''

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'' (1943) ;Nominated * '' Arabian Nights'' (1942) * ''

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'' (1944)

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* * 1899 births 1971 deaths American film producers American set decorators American male screenwriters American art directors American film directors Best Art Direction Academy Award winners 20th-century American male writers 20th-century American screenwriters {{US-film-producer-stub