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Derek Twist

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

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

Editor

Writer

Director

Producer

Production Manager

Actor

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

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.