Denison Clift
Denison Clift (1885–1961) was an American screenwriter and film director.[1]
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| Born | 1885 |
| Died | 1961 |
| Nationality | American |
Biography
Clift was educated at Stanford University. After he started writing, Cecil B. DeMille entrusted him with the writing of Lasky scenarios, it was his introduction to the film industry. He directed a number of British films during the silent era.
His 1929 play Scotland Yard was adapted into films twice.
Selected filmography
Director
- The Iron Heart (1920)
- A Woman of No Importance (1921)
- The Diamond Necklace (1921)
- Demos (1921)
- Sonia (1921)
- A Bill of Divorcement (1922)
- This Freedom (1923)
- Ports of Call (1925)
- Paradise (1928)
- Taxi for Two (1929)
- High Seas (1929)
- City of Play (1929)
- The Mystery of the Mary Celeste (1935)
Screenwriter
- Gambling in Souls (1919)
- The Hell Ship (1920)
- Power Over Men (1929)
- All That Glitters (1936)
- Secrets of Scotland Yard (1944)
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References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2011-03-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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