Derek Twist

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[]

External links[]

• Derek Twist at IMDb

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