Widgey R. Newman
British screenwriter, producer, and film director
Widgey R. Newman | |
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| Born | 30 September 1900 Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom |
| Died | 15 July 1944 London, United Kingdom |
| Other names | Widgey Raphael Newman |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Producer, Writer |
| Years active | 1926-1943 (film) |
Widgey R. Newman (1900–1944) was a British screenwriter, producer and film director.[1] He was a major force in the British B film industry of the 1930s, overseeing the production of a number of quota quickies.
Selected filmography
- A Reckless Gamble (1928)
- Castle Sinister (1932)
- Little Waitress (1932)
- Heroes of the Mine (1932)
- Lucky Blaze (1933)
- The Unholy Quest (1934)
- Immortal Gentleman (1935)
- On Velvet (1938)
- Men Without Honour (1939)
- Two Smart Men (1940)
- Henry Steps Out (1940)
References
- ^ Chibna;; p.20
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The British of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
External links
- Widgey R. Newman at IMDb
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