Derek Norman Twist (26 May 190515 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.1911 Census of Paddington, RG13/73, Schedule Number 126, Derek Norman Twist, aged 5, 164 Gloucester Terrace, Bayswater, London.
He was married to actress and stage director Vida Hope until her death in a road accident in December 1963.
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 Murder (1958)
Producer Angels One Five (1952)
Production Manager Calamity the Cow (1967)
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.
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