Robert (Bob) Dunbar

Robert ('Bob') Dunbar (1914-2000), film director, producer, teacher and critic, was a pioneer of the field of film studies in Britain but also worked extensively in the industry in numerous capacities…

Peter Bucknall

… then another as director in Nigeria. After that he freelanced then worked on a film about Hull docks as assistant cameraman to Billy Williams, Ron Bicker and Ron Paynter. After that went with Reg Hug…

Roly Stafford

…itish sound recordist who began his career at the age of 17 with the Crown Film Unit during World War II. His brother, Alec, had previously worked for the General Post Office (GPO) Film Unit, whi…

Jack Hildyard

…n 1932, Camera Operator 1937   Cinematographer  1945.  Many films with David Lean including Oscar for " Bridge on the River Kwai".   Last film  "Lion of the Desert"&…

Cy Young

…vision. He was PA (personal assistant) to Leslie Halliwell, who was the network film buyer. Cy’s role involved viewing feature acquisitions (evaluating prints, grading, content) and doing research for…

Anthony Simmons

…forename Anthony in his teens. died aged 93,  first real contact with film was in Rome watching the neorealists filming in the streets. never had any training as a film-maker.

Peter Bradford

Later, taught evening classes at Oxford School of Art. Made a film on his curriculum. Architect colleague saw it and introduced him to Paul Rotha.

Ronnie Udell

Bill Searle was chief construction manager there. First film The Dishonoured Bride with Tom Walls. 935.