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Derek N. Twist (1905–1979)

Director | Writer | Editor

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Michael Powell said "The Edge of the World was saved by Derek Twist. He had the eye of a hawk, the memory of an Indian and a heart of granite." See more trivia »

Born:

in London, England, UK

Died:

(age 74) in Chelmsford, England, UK
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1958 Prescription for Murder
 
1954-1957 Rheingold Theatre (TV series)
– The Best Man (1957) (as Derek Twist)
– The Last Tour (1956) (as Derek Twist)
– Guy in the Middle (1956) (as Derek Twist)
– A Train to the Sea (1956) (as Derek Twist)
– Ship Day (1956) (as Derek Twist)
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1955 Police Dog (as Derek Twist)
 
1951 Green Grow the Rushes
 
1949 All Over the Town
 
1947 The End of the River
 
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1960 International Detective (TV series)
– The Marlowe Case (1960) (as Derek Twist)
 
1958 Prescription for Murder (screenplay / as John Twist)
 
1957 Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! (TV series)
– Two Against the Kremlin (1957) (writer)
 
1955 Rheingold Theatre (TV series)
– Flight One-Zero-One (1955) (as Derek Twist)
 
1955 Police Dog (original story / as Derek Twist / screenplay / as Derek Twist)
 
1952 Angels One Five (screenplay / as Derek Twist)
 
1951 Green Grow the Rushes
 
1949 All Over the Town (writer)
 
1947 The End of the River (uncredited)
 
1941 Old Bill and Son (assistant scenarist / as Derek Twist)
 
1940 Dr. O'Dowd
 
1940 Confidential Lady
 
1940 Murder Will Out
 
1938 They Drive by Night (writer)
 
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1939 The Lion Has Wings
 
1938 The Playboy (as Derek Twist)
 
1937 The Edge of the World (as Derek Twist)
 
1936 Rhodes
 
1935 The Passing of the Third Floor Back (as D.N. Twist)
 
1935 The Phantom Light (as D.N. Twist)
 
1935 The 39 Steps (as D.N. Twist)
 
1934 Along Came Sally
 
1934 Chu Chin Chow (as D.N. Twist)
 
1934 Orders Is Orders (as Derek Twist)
 
1934 Alexandra
 
1934 The Fire Raisers
 
1932 After the Ball (as Derek Twist)
 
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1967 Calamity the Cow (production manager)
 
Show ShowProducer (1 title)
1952 Angels One Five (producer - as Derek Twist)
 
Show ShowActor (1 title)
1945 Journey Together
Wing Commander on Aircrew Interview Board (as Derek Twist)
 

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The 39 Steps -- Spies and the police chase a handcuffed couple who cannot stand each other. The Passing of the Third Floor Back -- The tenants of an old boarding house are terrorized by an evil slumlord. One day a strange man arrives at the house and begins to help them with their problems. The 39 Steps -- A man in London tries to help a counterespionage agent. But when the agent is killed and he stands accused, he must go on the run to both save himself and also stop a spy ring trying to steal top secret information.
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

D.N. Twist | D. Twist | Derek Twist | John Twist
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Trivia:

Michael Powell said "The Edge of the World was saved by Derek Twist. He had the eye of a hawk, the memory of an Indian and a heart of granite." See more »

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