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Leon Clore
Leon Clore (9 July 19189 February 1992) was a British film producer who was primarily involved in documentary and short films, as well as several motion pictures. Biography Leon Clore was born in Brighton on 9 July 1918. He was the nephew of Sir Charles Clore, whose foundation enabled the Tate Gallery, via the Clore Gallery, to adequately present the William Turner estate. Clore's film career began as the first assistant director for the British film ''The Silver Darlings'' in 1947. Up to 1951, Clore worked for the Crown Film Unit before taking charge of Basic Films. He first worked as a film producer in 1951, and was responsible for the documentary short film '' Sunday by the Sea''. His documentary'' The Conquest of Everest'' was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Clore produced the romantic film ''Virgin Island (film), Virgin Island'' (1958), directed by Pat Jackson and starring John Cassavetes and Sidney Poitier; ''Morgan – A Suitable Case fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brighton
Brighton () is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the City of Brighton and Hove in the county of East Sussex, England. It is located south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the ''Domesday Book'' (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport to London and becoming a boarding point for boats travelling to France. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses. In the Georgian era, Brighton developed as a highly fashionable seaside resort, encouraged by the patronage of the Prince Regent, later King George IV, who spent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
