Walter Wanger, an intelligent and socially conscious American film producer, made his mark in the Golden Age of Hollywood. As a graduate of Dartmouth College and a veteran of World War I, he joined the ranks of President Woodrow Wilson's staff before finding his passion in the film industry. With his keen eye for talent and strong leadership skills, he quickly rose through the ranks at Paramount and later became known as one of the highest-paid producers in the industry, second only to Louis B. Mayer. Despite a brief disagreement that led to his departure, he returned to Hollywood with even greater success and left a lasting impact on the industry.