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Vivian Cox (1915-2009) was a British film producer and writer, and school teacher. He worked for Rank Studios between 1959 and 1967. Between 1960 and 1976 he produced the stage shows supporting the Royal Command Film Performance. [1] [2] From 1967 to 1975 he taught at Cranleigh. [3]

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References

  1. "Refuses lead". The Herald . No. 24, 092. Victoria, Australia. 14 August 1954. p. 5. Retrieved 30 July 2020 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "Vivian Cox: film producer and schoolmaster". The Times. 2 June 2009.
  3. Bio at Cranleigh]