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.
Derek Twist | |
|---|---|
| Born | Derek Norman Twist 26 May 1905 |
| Died | 15 August 1979 (aged 74) Chelmsford, Essex, England |
| Other names | Derek N. Twist |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, Film editor, Screenwriter |
Early life edit
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 a road accident in December 1963.
Selected filmography edit
Editor 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, 164 Gloucester Terrace, Bayswater, London.
External links edit
- Derek Twist at IMDb
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