Derek Twist

Derek Twist
Born	Derek Norman Twist 26 May 1905 London United Kingdom
Died	15 August 1979 Chelmsford, Essex United Kingdom
Other names	Derek N. Twist
Occupation	Film director, Film editor, Screenwriter

Derek Twist (1905–1979) 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

Twist was born in Paddington area of London on 26 May 1905 to Cecil and Catherine Twist, his father was a solicitor.^[1]

Selected filmography

Editor

• Sunshine Susie (1931)
• After the Ball (1932)
• Waltz Time (1933)
• The Fire Raisers (1934)
• Princess Charming (1934)
• Orders Is Orders (1934)
• Chu Chin Chow (1934)
• Aunt Sally (1934)
• The 39 Steps (1935)
• The Phantom Light (1935)
• The Passing of the Third Floor Back (1935)
• Rhodes of Africa (1936)
• The Edge of the World (1937)
• Kicking the Moon Around (1938)
• The Lion Has Wings (1939)

Writer

• They Drive by Night (1938)
• Murder Will Out (1940)
• Confidential Lady (1940)
• Dr. O'Dowd (1940)
• Old Bill and Son (1941)
• The End of the River (1947)
• All Over the Town (1949)
• Green Grow the Rushes (1951)
• Angels One Five (1952)
• Police Dog (1955)
• "Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents" (1955)
• "Overseas Press Club - Exclusive!" (1957)
• Rx for Murder (1958)
• "International Detective" (1960)

Director

• The End of the River (1947)
• All Over the Town (1949)
• Green Grow the Rushes (1951)
• Police Dog (1955)
• "Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents" (1954-1957)
• Rx for Murder (1958)

Producer

• Angels One Five (1952)

Production Manager

• Calamity the Cow (1967)

Actor

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

Bibliography

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

References

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

External links

• Derek Twist at the Internet Movie Database