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Derek Twist

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Derek Twist
Born
Derek Norman Twist

(1905-05-26)26 May 1905
Died15 August 1979(1979-08-15) (aged 74)
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Other namesDerek N. Twist
Occupation(s)Film director, Film editor, Screenwriter

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.

Early life

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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

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Editor

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Writer

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Director

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Producer

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Production Manager

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Actor

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  • Journey Together (1945) .... Wing Commander on Aircrew Interview Board
  • Rx Murder (1958)

Bibliography

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  • Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. The British B' Film. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.

References

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  1. ^ 1911 Census of Paddington, RG13/73, Schedule Number 126, Derek Norman Twist, aged 5, 164 Gloucester Terrace, Bayswater, London.
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