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Vernon Harris

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1905-02-26

Deathday: 1999-02-01 (93 years old)

Biography

Vernon Harris (26 February 1905 – February 1999) was a British screenwriter. He often worked with the film director Lewis Gilbert. Harris was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his script for film Oliver! (1968).Harris was born in Folkestone. He worked extensively for radio at the BBC, notably on PC49 and Band Waggon. He died in Surrey.

Filmography

all 31

Movies 31

Vernon Harris

Biography

Filmography

all 31

Movies 31

Writer 25

Shirley Valentine (1989)

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

Paul and Michelle (1974)

Friends (1971)

The Adventurers (1970)

Oliver! (1968)

Almost Angels (1962)

Emergency (1962)

Light Up the Sky! (1960)

Ferry to Hong Kong (1959)

A Cry from the Streets (1958)

Carve Her Name with Pride (1958)

The Admirable Crichton (1957)

Three Men in a Boat (1956)

Reach for the Sky (1956)

The Sea Shall Not Have Them (1954)

The Good Die Young (1954)

Albert R.N. (1953)

Cosh Boy (1953)

There Was a Young Lady (1953)

Emergency Call (1952)

A Case For P.C. 49 (1951)

The Adventures of P.C. 49: Investigating the Case of the Guardian Angel (1949)

Band Waggon (1940)

The Claydon Treasure Mystery (1938)

East of Ludgate Hill (1937)

Farewell Again (1937)

Tropical Trouble (1936)

The Improper Duchess (1936)

Joy Ride (1935)

Play Up the Band (1935)

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Information

Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1905-02-26

Deathday1999-02-01 (93 years old)

Birth PlaceFolkestone, United Kingdom

CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom

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Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1905-02-26

Deathday
1999-02-01 (93 years old)

Birth Place
Folkestone, United Kingdom

Citizenships
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom