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Gilbert Hackforth-Jones(1900-1982)

  • Writer
  • Editor
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Gilbert Hackforth-Jones was born on 14 May 1900 in Arkley, Hertfordshire, England, UK. He was a writer and editor, known for The Baby and the Battleship (1956), Deep Waters (1948) and The Clue of the Missing Ape (1953). He died on 3 June 1982 in Woking, West Sussex, England, UK.
BornMay 14, 1900
DiedJune 3, 1982(82)
BornMay 14, 1900
DiedJune 3, 1982(82)
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The Baby and the Battleship (1956)
The Baby and the Battleship
5.3
  • Writer
  • 1956
Deep Waters (1948)
Deep Waters
6.7
  • Editor
  • 1948
George Cole in The Clue of the Missing Ape (1953)
The Clue of the Missing Ape
6.0
  • Writer
  • 1953
Sweethearts and Wives
TV Movie
  • Writer
  • 1951

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  • The Baby and the Battleship (1956)
    The Baby and the Battleship
    5.3
    • screenplay
    • 1956
  • George Cole in The Clue of the Missing Ape (1953)
    The Clue of the Missing Ape
    6.0
    • original story treatment
    • 1953
  • Sweethearts and Wives
    TV Movie
    • play
    • 1951
  • Deep Waters
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1949

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  • Deep Waters (1948)
    Deep Waters
    6.7
    • Editor
    • 1948

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  • Born
    • May 14, 1900
    • Arkley, Hertfordshire, England, UK
  • Died
    • June 3, 1982
    • Woking, West Sussex, England, UK

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    British playwright, novelist and screenwriter, usually on naval themes. Saw active service as a midshipman during World War I aboard the battleship 'Emperor of India'. Commanded four submarines before his retirement in 1936. Subsequently recalled to serve in the technical branch of the Admiralty. His early work was based on his wartime experiences, though he later also authored books for children.

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