Jeffrey Dell
Jeffrey Dell (7 May 1899 – 24 February 1985) was a British writer, screenwriter, and film director.[1] He is also known for his 1939 novel Nobody Ordered Wolves, which was based on the British film industry. His other novels include News for Heaven (1944) and The Hoffmann Episode (1954). He co-wrote the 1937 play Blondie White, later adapted into a Hollywood film. Dell was the son of John Edward Dell (1875–1936) and Gertrude Dell, née Flowers, (1874–1947).
Jeffrey Dell | |
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| Born | John Edward Flowers Dell 7 May 1899 |
| Died | 24 February 1985 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Director, Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1932–1966 |
| Spouse(s) | Brenda Callum
( m. 1924; div. 1933)Eileen Weatherstone
( m. 1934; div. 1934)Barbara Poxon ( m. 1948) |
Selected filmography
Director
- The Flemish Farm (1943)
- Don't Take It to Heart (1948)
- It's Hard to Be Good (1948)
- The Dark Man (1951)
- Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959)
Screenwriter
- Sanders of the River (1935)
- Secret Lives (1937)
- Make-Up (1937)
- Night Alone (1938)
- Kate Plus Ten (1938)
- Freedom Radio (1941)
- Thunder Rock (1942)
- Don't Take It to Heart (1944)
- Lucky Jim (1957)
- Brothers in Law (1957)
- Happy Is the Bride (1958)
- As the Sea Rages (1959)
- Cone of Silence (1960)
- A French Mistress (1960)
- Rotten to the Core (1965)
- The Family Way (1966)
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References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links
- Jeffrey Dell on IMDb
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