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Thorold Dickinson (1903–1984)

Born in Bristol, England, Thorold Dickinson began his film career during the silent era as a writer. He went to work for Ealing in the 1930s, first as an editor and then as a director. He directed or produced military training films during World War II, and after the war he turned out a string of unique and well-received films... See full bio »

Died:

(age 80) in London, England, UK

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Filmography

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Show ShowWriter (8 titles)
1959 Power Among Men (documentary) (writer)
 
1953 Malta Story (idea)
 
1952 Secret People (screenplay / story)
 
1942 The Next of Kin
 
1940 Miss Grant Goes to the Door (short) (story)
 
1939 The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (adaptation)
 
Show ShowEditor (8 titles)
Show ShowProducer (4 titles)
1959 Power Among Men (documentary) (producer)
 
1959 Oeuverture (documentary short) (producer)
 
1957 Out (documentary short) (producer)
 
1955 Giv'a 24 Eina Ona (producer)
 
Show ShowProduction Manager (2 titles)
1943 The New Lot (short) (production manager - uncredited)
 
1935 Midshipman Easy (production supervisor)
 
1939 The Mikado (unit director)
 
1933 Perfect Understanding (assistant director - uncredited)
 
Show ShowEditorial Department (2 titles)
1936 Mozart (editorial supervisor)
 
1935 Midshipman Easy (supervising editor)
 
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

It's terribly difficult to direct a film you don't want to make ... That's why I've made so few. See more »

Trivia:

Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 1964. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio