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Other names
  
Derek N. Twist

Name
  
Derek Twist


Role
  
Screenwriter

Spouse
  
Vida Hope

Full Name
  
Derek Norman Twist

Born
  
26 May 1905
London United Kingdom

Occupation
  
Film director, Film editor, Screenwriter

Died
  
August 15, 1979, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Parents
  
Catherine Twist, Cecil Twist

Movies
  
The End of the River, Green Grow the Rushes, All Over the Town, Police Dog, Journey Together

Similar People
  
Vida Hope, Norman Wooland, Antoinette Cellier, James Hayter, Robert Douglas

Derek Twist (1905–1979) was a British screenwriter, film editor and director. He was sometimes credited as Derek N. Twist. During the 1930s he worked at British Gaumont.

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Early life

Twist was born in Paddington area of London on 26 May 1905 to Cecil and Catherine Twist, his father was a solicitor.

He was married to actress and stage director Vida Hope until her death in December 1963.

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 for Murder (1958)

    • Producer

  • Angels One Five (1952)

    • Production Manager

  • Calamity the Cow (1967)

    • Actor

  • Journey Together (1945) .... Wing Commander on Aircrew Interview Board

    • References

    Derek Twist Wikipedia
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