Derek N. Twist

Рождение : 1905-05-26,

Смерть : 1979-08-15

Фильмы

Rx Murder
Screenplay
An American doctor, Jethro Jones, comes into a quiet British seaside community and becomes entangled in a murder mystery when the town gossips inform him that all of the three wives of the town doctor, Doctor Dysert (or Doctor Deadcert as they call him) have had mysterious deaths. And now Doctor Dysert is treating his own secretary, Kitty, who he wants to make her his next wife, as she has inexplicably fallen ill.
Rx Murder
Director
An American doctor, Jethro Jones, comes into a quiet British seaside community and becomes entangled in a murder mystery when the town gossips inform him that all of the three wives of the town doctor, Doctor Dysert (or Doctor Deadcert as they call him) have had mysterious deaths. And now Doctor Dysert is treating his own secretary, Kitty, who he wants to make her his next wife, as she has inexplicably fallen ill.
Police Dog
Writer
When his colleague is killed during a chase in Kentish Town, London bobby Frank volunteers to become a dog-handler.
Police Dog
Director
When his colleague is killed during a chase in Kentish Town, London bobby Frank volunteers to become a dog-handler.
Angels One Five
Writer
The year is 1940 and Pilot Officer T.B. Baird arrives straight out of flight school to join a front line RAF squadron at the height of the Battle of Britain. After an unfortunate start and a drumming down from his commanding officer, Baird must balance the struggle to impress his Group Captain, regain his pride, fit in with his fellow pilots, and survive one of the most intense air battles in history.
Angels One Five
Producer
The year is 1940 and Pilot Officer T.B. Baird arrives straight out of flight school to join a front line RAF squadron at the height of the Battle of Britain. After an unfortunate start and a drumming down from his commanding officer, Baird must balance the struggle to impress his Group Captain, regain his pride, fit in with his fellow pilots, and survive one of the most intense air battles in history.
Green Grow the Rushes
Writer
Efforts to move Britain into the modern age don't sit well with the people of the small village of Anderia Marsh, who have claimed a right (going back to Henry III) to evade government-imposed import duties and taxes. And when the government decides to curb this right, the whole village quietly rises up in a comical rebellion. After their vessel runs aground during a storm and is impounded by the British authorities, local smugglers must find a way of disposing of their contraband brandy cargo before it's discovered by the Customs Officers.
Green Grow the Rushes
Director
Efforts to move Britain into the modern age don't sit well with the people of the small village of Anderia Marsh, who have claimed a right (going back to Henry III) to evade government-imposed import duties and taxes. And when the government decides to curb this right, the whole village quietly rises up in a comical rebellion. After their vessel runs aground during a storm and is impounded by the British authorities, local smugglers must find a way of disposing of their contraband brandy cargo before it's discovered by the Customs Officers.
All Over the Town
Director
Newspaper reporter Nat Hearn returns home after serving in the Royal Air Force during World War II. When one of the paper's owners dies, the man's partner and son offers Nat a position as editor in return for his financial backing. But Nat's reluctance to shy away from controversial issues raises more than a few eyebrows.
The End of the River
Director
A South American Indian is taken from his jungle home into the world of the White Man where he is forced to stand trial for murder.
Совместное путешествие
Wing Commander on Aircrew Interview Board
Two Englishmen (Richard Attenborough, Jack Watling) train with the Royal Air Force, ending with a bombing raid on Berlin.
Old Bill and Son
Writers' Assistant
Old Bill has grumbled his way through the trenches of the First World War. Now it is the Second and, envious of his son, Young Bill, he decides to enlist. He finally enters the Pioneer Corps, which is based near his son. When Young Bill goes missing during a raid, Old Bill shows that there's still life in the old dog yet!
Dr. O'Dowd
Writer
Marius O'Dowd is an Irish doctor who is often drunk. His daughter-in-law Moira dies during a serious operation which O'Dowd is performing. Although O'Dowd is not to blame, his son Stephen suspects that Moira died due to O'Dowd operating while under the influence of alcohol, and accuses him of criminal neglect.
Confidential Lady
Writer
Jill Trevor vows revenge on newspaper baron Sir Joshua Morple, who she holds responsible for ruining her father. Her very public antics to draw attention to Morple's despicable conduct come to the notice a rival newspaper, who send journalist Jim Brent to offer to write up Jill's story.....
The Lion Has Wings
Editor
This early, influential propaganda film blends documentary and studio footage to show the valiant efforts of the Royal Air Force to defend the British people against the Nazis.
They Drive by Night
Screenplay
“Shorty” Matthews having recently been released from prison visits his girlfriend in London only to discover her murdered. Fearing he will be wrongly accused of being the culprit he disappears amongst the long-distance lorry driving community. Meanwhile, the real killer, unassuming ex-schoolteacher Walter Hoover, continues to prey on London women. As Shorty had feared he has become the main suspect. He returns to London with old flame Molly to prove his innocence.
Край света
Editor
Фильм рассказывает трогательную историю об отдаленном острове и его жителях, чьим традициям и образу жизни угрожает ускоряющаяся индустриализация мира. Чтобы решить спор о том, должны ли островитяне отказаться от своих традиций и привычного образа жизни и переселиться на материк, два друга детства, следуя древним обычаям, должны взойти на самую высокую скалу острова. Результат этого восхождения разрушает мирное течение жизни и делит жителей на два клана…
Rhodes of Africa
Editor
Rhodes of Africa is a 1936 British biographical film charting the life of Cecil Rhodes. It was directed by Berthold Viertel and starred Walter Huston, Oskar Homolka, Basil Sydney and Bernard Lee.
The Passing of the Third Floor Back
Editor
The tenants of an old London boarding house spend their time in petty bickering and sniping until a mysterious stranger arrives at their door.
The Phantom Light
Editor
Criminals pose as ghosts to scare a lighthouse keeper on the Welsh coast, in attempt to distract him. Jim Pearce deliberately maroons himself on the rock along with Alice Bright. When the light is later smashed, Jim reveals that his brother’s ship is the wreckers’ latest target, while Alice is a detective sent to investigate.
39 ступеней
Editor
Ричард знакомится в Лондонском мюзикхолле с Аннабеллой, которая просит укрыть ее от идущих по ее следу убийц. Ричард не воспринимает это всерьез, но разрешает ей переночевать у него. Той же ночью девушка вваливается в его спальню с ножом в спине… Бегущего в панике Ричарда принимают за убийцу-маньяка и полиция всей Англии начинает охоту. Чтобы доказать свою невиновность, ему придется пройти все круги Ада…
Aunt Sally
Editor
An ambitious girl who wants to be a cabaret star poses as "Zaza", a French chanteuse, to get a job in a prestigious nightclub. Unfortunately, she finds herself in the middle of a dispute between Mike Kelly, the club's Chicago-born owner, and a group of American gangsters bent on taking over the club. To put pressure on Kelly, the gangsters kidnap "Zaza".
The Fire Raisers
Editor
Jim Bronton is an insurance investigator, but he's unhappy with his work and gets involved with a gang of arsonists. His conscience is troubling him ...
After the Ball
Editor
The wife of a diplomat in Geneva pretends to be a maid in order to continue her flirting with a handsome young courier.
Love on Wheels
Editor
A department store assistant becomes publicity conscious.