Derek Norman Twist(26 May 1905 – 15 August 1979) was a Britishscreenwriter,film editoranddirector.He was sometimes credited asDerek N. Twist.During the 1930s he worked atBritish Gaumont.
Derek Twist | |
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Born | Derek Norman Twist 26 May 1905 |
Died | 15 August 1979 Chelmsford,Essex,England | (aged 74)
Other names | Derek N. Twist |
Occupation(s) | Film director,Film editor,Screenwriter |
Early life
editTwist was born in Paddington area of London on 26 May 1905 to Cecil and Catherine Twist; his father was a solicitor.[1]
He was married to actress and stage directorVida Hopeuntil her death in a road accident in December 1963.
Selected filmography
editEditor
edit- Sunshine Susie(1931)
- After the Ball(1932)
- Waltz Time(1933)
- The Fire Raisers(1934)
- Princess Charming(1934)
- Orders Is Orders(1934)
- Chu Chin Chow(1934)
- Aunt Sally(1934)
- The 39 Steps(1935)
- The Phantom Light(1935)
- The Passing of the Third Floor Back(1935)
- Rhodes of Africa(1936)
- The Edge of the World(1937)
- Kicking the Moon Around(1938)
- The Lion Has Wings(1939)
Writer
edit- They Drive by Night(1938)
- Murder Will Out(1940)
- Confidential Lady(1940)
- Dr. O'Dowd(1940)
- Old Bill and Son(1941)
- The End of the River(1947)
- All Over the Town(1949)
- Green Grow the Rushes(1951)
- Angels One Five(1952)
- Police Dog(1955)
- "Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Presents"(1955)
- Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!(1957)
- Rx for Murder (1958)
- "International Detective" (1960)
Director
edit- The End of the River(1947)
- All Over the Town(1949)
- Green Grow the Rushes(1951)
- Police Dog(1955)
- "Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Presents"(1954-1957)
- Rx Murder(1958)
Producer
edit- Angels One Five(1952)
Production Manager
edit- Calamity the Cow(1967)
Actor
edit- Journey Together (1945).... Wing Commander on Aircrew Interview Board
- Rx Murder(1958)
Bibliography
edit- Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian.The British B' Film.Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.
References
edit- ^1911 Census of Paddington,RG13/73, Schedule Number 126, Derek Norman Twist, aged 5, 164Gloucester Terrace,Bayswater, London.
External links
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