Ian Dalrymple (26 August 1903 – 28 March 1989) was a British screenwriter , film director , film editor and film producer .
Born in Johannesburg , South Africa , he was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University. Initially, he worked as an editor at Gaumont-British pictures and Gainsborough Pictures , later turning to screenwriting. During World War II , he was a producer for the Crown Film Unit, the government run agency for information and propaganda films, in particular working, and forming a close friendship, with Humphrey Jennings. Later, Dalrymple worked for MGM-Korda as a producer. He formed Wessex Productions as his own company, making his films at Pinewood Studios .
He died in London on 28 March 1989.
Balaclava Taxi for Two Symphony in Two Flats The Ringer Third Time Lucky The Man They Couldn't Arrest (1931) as editorSunshine Susie (1931) as editorLove on Wheels The Faithful Heart Marry Me After the Ball Channel Crossing A Cuckoo in the Nest Soldiers of the King The Good Companions Jury's Evidence Turn of the Tide South Riding Storm in a Teacup Action for Slander Pygmalion The Citadel (1938) – as co-writerThe Divorce of Lady X A Window in London Q Planes Cheer Boys Cheer French Without Tears London Can Take It! (1940)Old Bill & Son (1941) – as co-writer and directorPimpernel Smith (1941) – as co-writerTarget for Tonight Listen to Britain Coastal Command The Woman in the Hall Esther Waters Once a Jolly Swagman Dear Mr. Prohack All Over Town (1949) – as producerFamily Portrait (1950) – as producerThe Wooden Horse The Heart of the Matter Three Cases of Murder Raising a Riot A Hill in Korea The Admirable Crichton A Cry from the Streets Mix Me a Person 
