Geoffrey Faithfull B.S.C., (28 January 1893 – 1 December 1979) was a

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cinematographer who worked on more than 190 feature films from starting in the industry in the 1910s. Faithfull also directed two films: '' For You Alone'' (1945) and ''

I'll Turn to You ''I'll Turn to You'' is a 1946 British drama film directed by Geoffrey Faithfull and starring Terry Randall, Don Stannard and Harry Welchman. It was one of a number of films dealing with the problems of returning servicemen.Spicer p.91 Whilst n ...

'' (1946). He worked on several films with

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and among his later work was responsible for the 1960 SF classic '' Village of the Damned''.

Selected filmography

* '' Molly Bawn'' (1916) * ''

What Next? ''What Next?'' is a 1928 British silent comedy film directed by Walter Forde and starring Forde, Pauline Johnson and Frank Stanmore. It was made at Nettlefold Studios in Walton-on-Thames. There is a copy held at the BFI archive. Premise A ma ...

'' (1928) * '' Wait and See'' (1929) * ''

Would You Believe It! ''Would You Believe It!'' is a 1929 British silent comedy film directed by Walter Forde and starring Forde, Pauline Johnson and Arthur Stratton. It was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton-on-Thames and released as a supporting feature.Chi ...

'' (1929) * '' The Silent House'' (1929) * '' Red Pearls'' (1930) * '' The Last Hour'' (1930) * '' You'd Be Surprised!'' (1930) * '' 77 Rue Chalgrin '' (1931) * '' The Other Woman'' (1931) * ''

The Professional Guest ''The Professional Guest'' is a 1931 British comedy film directed by George King and starring Gordon Harker, Pat Paterson and Richard Bird. It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie for release by Fox Film.Wood p.73 Cast * Gordon Hark ...

'' (1931) * ''

Two Crowded Hours ''Two Crowded Hours'' is a 1931 British comedy drama film directed by Michael Powell and starring John Longden, Jane Welsh, and Jerry Verno. It was made as a Quota quickie and is the first film where Powell is credited as the director. No known ...

'' (1931) * '' Self Made Lady'' (1932) * '' Little Waitress'' (1932) * '' C.O.D.'' (1932) * '' Above Rubies'' (1932) * '' His Lordship'' (1932) * '' Hotel Splendide'' (1932) * ''

My Friend the King ''My Friend the King'' is a 1932 British comedy film, directed by Michael Powell and starring Jerry Verno. The film was a follow-up to '' Two Crowded Hours'', Powell's unexpectedly popular directorial debut of the previous year, with comedian ...

'' (1932) * ''

Rynox ''Rynox'' is a 1932 British crime film directed by Michael Powell and starring Stewart Rome, John Longden and Dorothy Boyd. ''Rynox'' was adapted from a 1930 novel by popular thriller writer of the day Philip MacDonald. It was made at Walton S ...

'' (1932) * ''

The Rasp ''The Rasp'' is a whodunit mystery novel by Philip MacDonald. It was published in 1924 and introduces his series character, detective Colonel Anthony Gethryn. It is set in a country house in rural England. Plot summary Anthony Gethryn, ex-sec ...

'' (1932) * '' The Star Reporter'' (1932) * '' My Lucky Star'' (1933) * ''

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'' (1933) * '' I'm an Explosive'' (1933) * ''

Prince of Arcadia ''Prince of Arcadia'' is a 1933 British musical comedy film directed by Hanns Schwarz and starring Carl Brisson, Margot Grahame, Ida Lupino and Peter Gawthorne. The screenplay concerns a Ruritanian Prince who is due to marry a princess with ac ...

'' (1933) * '' After Dark'' (1933) * '' Easy Money'' (1934) * ''

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'' (1934) *''

Borrowed Clothes ''Borrowed Clothes'' is a 1934 British drama film directed by Arthur Maude and starring Anne Grey, Lester Matthews and Sunday Wilshin. It was made as a quota quickie for release by Columbia Pictures. Chibnall p.271 Cast * Anne Grey as Lady Mary ...

'' (1934) * ''

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'' (1934) * '' Handle with Care'' (1935) * '' Lend Me Your Husband'' (1935) * '' The Right Age to Marry'' (1935) * ''

Luck of the Turf ''Luck of the Turf'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Randall Faye and starring Jack Melford, Moira Lynd, Wally Patch and Moore Marriott. It was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton as a quota quickie for release by the Hollywood ...

'' (1936) * '' Such Is Life'' (1936) * ''

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'' (1936) * '' Her Last Affaire'' (1936) * '' Nothing Like Publicity'' (1936) * '' Irish and Proud of It'' (1936) * ''

If I Were Rich If I Were Rich may refer to: * If I Were Rich (1936 film), a British comedy film * If I Were Rich (2019 film) ''If I Were Rich'' ( es, Si yo fuera rico, links=no) is a 2019 Spanish comedy film directed by Álvaro Fernández Armero and consisting o ...

'' (1936) * ''

This Green Hell ''This Green Hell'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Randall Faye and starring Edward Rigby, Sybil Grove and Richard Dolman. It was made at Nettlefold Studios in Walton-on-Thames as a quota quickie for release by the American company ...

'' (1936) * '' Twice Branded'' (1936) * '' They Didn't Know'' (1936) * '' The Vandergilt Diamond Mystery'' (1936) * '' Born That Way'' (1936) * '' Not So Dusty'' (1936) * '' Busman's Holiday'' (1936) * '' Farewell to Cinderella'' (1937) * '' Racing Romance'' (1937) * '' Why Pick on Me?'' (1937) * '' Strange Adventures of Mr. Smith'' (1937) * '' You're the Doctor'' (1938) * '' Many Tanks Mr. Atkins'' (1938) * ''

Weddings Are Wonderful ''Weddings Are Wonderful'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring June Clyde, Esmond Knight and René Ray. It was made at Walton Studios.Wood p.99 Synopsis When she discovers that he has been cut off by his fa ...

'' (1938) * '' Darts Are Trumps'' (1938) * ''

Lily of Laguna "Lily of Laguna" is a British coon song written in eye dialect. It was written in 1898 by English composer Leslie Stuart. It was a music hall favourite, performed notably by blackface performers such as Eugene Stratton and G. H. Elliott. In th ...

'' (1938) * '' Miracles Do Happen'' (1939) * ''

Blind Folly ''Blind Folly'' is a 1939 British comedy film directed by Reginald Denham and starring Clifford Mollison, Lilli Palmer, and Leslie Perrins. The screenplay concerns a man who inherits a nightclub that belonged to his brother but soon discovers ...

'' (1939) * ''

The Girl Who Forgot ''The Girl Who Forgot'' is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Adrian Brunel and starring Elizabeth Allan, Ralph Michael and Enid Stamp-Taylor. It was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton-on-Thames, based on a play ''The Young Lady in Pi ...

'' (1940) * '' Pack Up Your Troubles'' (1940) * ''

Three Silent Men ''Three Silent Men'' is a 1940 British crime film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Sebastian Shaw, Derrick De Marney, Patricia Roc and Arthur Hambling. The screenplay concerns a pacifist surgeon who must operate to save the life of the i ...

'' (1940) * ''

Death by Design ''Death by Design'' is a 1943 British mystery film directed by Germain Burger and starring John Longden, Wally Patch and Barbara James. Cast * John Longden as Inspector Slade * Wally Patch Walter Sydney Vinnicombe (26 September 1888 – ...

'' (1943) * '' I'll Walk Beside You'' (1943) * ''

Rhythm Serenade ''Rhythm Serenade'' is a 1943 British musical film directed by Gordon Wellesley and starring Vera Lynn, Peter Murray-Hill and Julien Mitchell. It was shot at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. The film's sets were designed by the art dire ...

'' (1943) * ''

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'' (1944) * '' The Story of Shirley Yorke'' (1948) * ''

Something in the City ''Something in the City'' is a 1950 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Richard Hearne, Garry Marsh and Ellen Pollock. It includes an early uncredited performance by Stanley Baker as a police constable. Plot Mr Ningle h ...

'' (1950) * '' Honeymoon Deferred'' (1951) * '' Marilyn'' (1953) * ''

Flannelfoot ''Flannelfoot'' is a 1953 British crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Ronald Howard, Mary Germaine and Jack Watling.Chibnall & MacFarlane p.119 It was made at Walton Studios. The film's sets were designed by John Stoll. The film ...

'' (1953) * ''

Johnny on the Spot ''Johnny on the Spot'' is a 1954 British crime drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Hugh McDermott, Elspet Gray and Paul Carpenter. It was shot at Bushey Studios and on location in London. It was produced as a second feature. ...

'' (1954) * ''

Radio Cab Murder ''Radio Cab Murder'' is a 1954 British crime film directed by Vernon Sewell and starring Jimmy Hanley, Lana Morris and Sonia Holm. It was made at Walton Studios and on location around Kensington and Notting Hill in London. The film's sets wer ...

'' (1954) * ''

River Beat ''River Beat'' is a 1954 British noir crime film directed by Guy Green and starring John Bentley, Phyllis Kirk and Leonard White. The screenplay concerns a river police inspector who faces a moral dilemma when a woman he knows gets caught u ...

'' (1954) * ''

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'' (1955) * '' Stolen Time'' (1955) * '' Behind the Headlines'' (1956) * ''

Undercover Girl ''Undercover Girl'' is a 1950 American film noir crime film directed by Joseph Pevney and starring Alexis Smith and Scott Brady. This was the second movie for Joseph Pevney as a director. Plot A young woman joins the police, and tries to track ...

'' (1958) * ''

Life in Emergency Ward 10 ''Life in Emergency Ward 10'' is a 1959 film directed by Robert Day. It stars Michael Craig and Wilfrid Hyde-White. It was based on the television series ''Emergency – Ward 10''. Cast * Michael Craig as Dr. Stephen Russell *Wilfrid Hyde-Whit ...

'' (1959) * '' Village of the Damned'' (1960) * ''

Dangerous Afternoon ''Dangerous Afternoon'' is a 1961 British crime film directed by Charles Saunders and starring Ruth Dunning. It was primarily filmed at Twickenham Studios, with the shops next to Strawberry Hill railway station, notably the chemist's in Wellesley ...

'' (1961) * ''

Clash by Night ''Clash by Night'' is a 1952 American film noir drama directed by Fritz Lang and starring Barbara Stanwyck, Paul Douglas, Robert Ryan, Marilyn Monroe and Keith Andes. The film is based on the 1941 play by Clifford Odets, adapted for the scre ...

'' (1963) * ''

Naked Evil ''Naked Evil'' is a black-and-white independent 1966 British horror film, written and directed by Stanley Goulder and starring Basil Dignam, Basil Dingnam, Anthony Ainley, Richard Coleman and John Ashley Hamilton. It was produced by Michael F. ...

'' (1966)

References

External links

* British cinematographers 1893 births 1979 deaths {{cinematographer-stub