Of the two film makers, Vincente Minnelli and Jay T. Wright, who was better known for independent films?
Vincente Minnelli: Vincente Minnelli (February 28, 1903 – July 25, 1986) was an American stage director and film director, famous for directing such classic movie musicals as "Meet Me in St. Louis", "Gigi", "The Band Wagon", and "An American in Paris". Vincente Minnelli:  In addition to having directed some of the most famous and well-remembered musicals of his time, Minnelli made many comedies and melodramas.
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