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Jack Marks


Jack Marks (12 February 1895 – 12 March 1987) was an English performer and screenwriter.

He was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

He began his career as a comedian, dancer and singer. He appeared before King George V and Queen Mary at the inaugural Royal Command Performance in London in 1912. He later became a successful screenwriter for several British films, such as Up for the Cup (1950). He married Iris Dilley and they had a son Howard.

He died from lung cancer in St John's Wood.

Selected filmography

  • Splinters in the Navy (1931)
  • The Mayor's Nest (1932)
  • This Week of Grace (1933)
  • It's a King (1933)
  • Trouble (1933)
  • Up for the Derby (1933)
  • It's a Cop (1934)
  • Girls, Please! (1934)
  • Where's George? (1935)
  • Fame (1936)
  • Splinters in the Air (1937)
  • Why Pick on Me? (1937)
  • What a Man! (1938)
  • Old Mother Riley's New Venture (1949)
  • Not Wanted on Voyage (1957)
  • References

    Jack Marks (performer) Wikipedia


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