Derek Twist
British screenwriter, film editor and director (1905–1979)
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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.
Born
26 May 1905
Derek Norman Twist
26 May 1905
London, England
Died15 August 1979 (aged 74)
Chelmsford, Essex, England
OthernameDerek N. Twist
OccupationsFilm director, Film editor, Screenwriter
Derek Twist | |
|---|---|
| Born | Derek Norman Twist 26 May 1905 London, England |
| Died | 15 August 1979 (aged 74) Chelmsford, Essex, England |
| Other name | Derek N. Twist |
| Occupations | Film director, Film editor, Screenwriter |
Early life
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)
- "Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Presents" (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)
- "Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Presents" (1954–1957)
- Rx 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.
