Derek Twist

Derek Norman Twist (26 May 1905 – 15 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.

Derek Twist
Born	Derek Norman Twist (1905-05-26)26 May 1905 London, England
Died	15 August 1979(1979-08-15) (aged 74) Chelmsford, Essex, England
Other names	Derek N. Twist
Occupation(s)	Film director, Film editor, Screenwriter

Early life

Twist was born in Paddington area of London on 26 May 1905 to Cecil and Catherine Twist; his father was a solicitor.^[1]

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.