Harry Booth (filmmaker)

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Booth (right) with Wim Sonneveld while shooting Op de Hollandse toer

Harry Booth (born in London) is an English film director, film producer, screenwriter and editor. He began his film career in 1941.

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He debuted as a director with the war documentary Blitz on Britain (1960). His subsequent films include A King's Story (1965), [1] which was nominated for an Academy Award. [2]

Booth's work on television includes directing 14 episodes of Here Come the Double Deckers (1970-1971), a children's series. [1]

Filmography

Director

Editorial department

Sound department

Writer

Editor

Composer

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References

  1. 1 2 Walker, Craig (2011). On The Buses: The Complete Story. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN   978-1-907792-16-8.
  2. "("A King's Story" search results)". Academy Awards Database. Retrieved 28 November 2019.