Derek Twist
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 | Film director, Film editor, Screenwriter |
Derek Norman Twist (26 May 1905 – 15 August 1979) was a British screenwriter, film editor and director. He was sometimes credited as Derek N. Twist. During the 1930s he worked at British Gaumont.
Early life[]
Twist 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 director Vida Hope until her death in December 1963.
Selected filmography[]
Editor[]
- 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[]
- 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)
- "" (1955)
- Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (1957)
- Rx for Murder (1958)
- "International Detective" (1960)
Director[]
- The End of the River (1947)
- All Over the Town (1949)
- Green Grow the Rushes (1951)
- Police Dog (1955)
- "" (1954-1957)
- Rx for Murder (1958)
Producer[]
- Angels One Five (1952)
Production Manager[]
- Calamity the Cow (1967)
Actor[]
- Journey Together (1945) .... Wing Commander on Aircrew Interview Board
- Rx Murder (1958)
Bibliography[]
- Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. The British B' Film. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.
References[]
- ^ 1911 Census of Paddington, RG13/73, Schedule Number 126, Derek Norman Twist, aged 5, 164 Gloucester Terrace, Bayswater, London.
External links[]
- Derek Twist at IMDb
Categories:
- 1905 births
- 1979 deaths
- British male screenwriters
- British film editors
- Film directors from London
- People from Paddington
- 20th-century British screenwriters
- British film biography stubs