John Seabourne was a British

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active between the 1930s and 1950s. During the early 1930s he edited British Gaumont's

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s.Phillips p.20 He is sometimes known as John Seabourne Sr. to distinguish him from his son.

Filmography

* ''

Her First Affaire ''Her First Affaire'' is a play in three acts. Existing in two different versions, the original play was authored by Merrill Rogers and premiered on Broadway in 1927. The play was reworked for its United Kingdom staging in 1930 by playwright Fr ...

'' (1932) * ''

The Mystery of the Mary Celeste ''The Mystery of the Mary Celeste'' (U.S. title: ''The Phantom Ship'') is a 1935 British mystery film A mystery film is a film that revolves around the solution of a problem or a crime. It focuses on the efforts of the detective, private invest ...

'' (1935) * '' Lend Me Your Husband'' (1935) * ''

The Man Without a Face ''The Man Without a Face'' is a 1993 American drama film starring and directed by Mel Gibson, in his feature film directorial debut. The film is based on Isabelle Holland's 1972 novel of the same name. Gibson's direction received positive rev ...

'' (1935) * ''

Sweeney Todd Sweeney Todd is a fictional character who first appeared as the villain of the penny dreadful serial '' The String of Pearls'' (1846–1847). The original tale became a feature of 19th-century melodrama and London legend. A barber from Fleet St ...

'' (1936) * ''

The Crimes of Stephen Hawke ''The Crimes of Stephen Hawke'' is a 1936 British historical melodrama film directed by George King and starring Tod Slaughter as the nefarious Stephen Hawke - who masquerades as the 'Spine-Breaker'. It also features Marjorie Taylor, D. J. Wil ...

'' (1936) * ''

The House of Silence ''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The ...

'' (1937) * '' It's Never Too Late to Mend'' (1937) * '' Double Exposures'' (1937) * '' Under a Cloud'' (1937) * '' Riding High'' (1937) * '' John Halifax'' (1938) * ''

Sexton Blake and the Hooded Terror ''Sexton Blake and the Hooded Terror'' is a 1938 British crime film directed by George King and starring George Curzon, Tod Slaughter and Greta Gynt. It was George Curzon's third and final outing as the fictional detective Sexton Blake. Plo ...

'' (1938) * '' Discoveries'' (1939) * ''

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'' (1940) * ''

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp ''The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp'' is a 1943 British romantic-war film written, produced and directed by the British film-making team of Powell and Pressburger, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. It stars Roger Livesey, Deborah Kerr and ...

'' (1943) * ''

A Canterbury Tale ''A Canterbury Tale'' is a 1944 British film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger starring Eric Portman, Sheila Sim, Dennis Price and Sgt. John Sweet; Esmond Knight provided narration and played two small roles. For the post-war Americ ...

'' (1944) * '' 'I Know Where I'm Going!''' (1945) * '' The History of Mr. Polly'' (1949) * '' The Rocking Horse Winner'' (1949) * ''

The Wooden Horse ''The Wooden Horse'' is a 1950 British World War II war film directed by Jack Lee and starring Leo Genn, David Tomlinson and Anthony Steel. It is based on the book of the same name by Eric Williams, who also wrote the screenplay. The film ...

'' (1950) * '' Night Without Stars'' (1951) * ''

Distant Trumpet ''Distant Trumpet'' is a 1952 British B movie, second feature ('B') drama film directed by Terence Fisher and starring Derek Bond and Jean Patterson. It was written by Derek Elphinstone. Plot A Harley Street doctor answers the call to perform ...

'' (1952) * ''

The Night Won't Talk ''The Night Won't Talk'' is a 1952 British second feature ('B') crime film directed by Daniel Birt and starring John Bailey, Hy Hazell and Mary Germaine. It was written by Roger Burford and Brock Williams. The murder of an artist's model lead ...

'' (1952) * '' Sea Devils'' (1953) * '' Our Girl Friday'' (1953) * '' The Green Carnation'' (1954) * ''

Track the Man Down ''Track the Man Down'' is a 1955 British black and white "B" crime film directed by R. G. Springsteen, starring Kent Taylor, Petula Clark, and George Rose. It was written by Paul Erickson. Plot A robbery at a greyhound racetrack results ...

'' (1955) * '' Cross Channel'' (1955) * '' Secret Venture'' (1955) * ''

A King in New York ''A King in New York'' is a 1957 British comedy film directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin in his last leading role. The film presents a satirical view of certain aspects of American politics and society. It was produced in Europe after Cha ...

'' (1957) * '' Dublin Nightmare'' (1958) * ''

The Man Who Liked Funerals ''The Man Who Liked Funerals'' is a 1958 British 'B' comedy film directed by David Eady and starring Leslie Phillips, Susan Beaumont and Bill Fraser. It was written by Margot Bennett, Cecily Finn and Joan O'Connor. Synopsis In order to hel ...

'' (1959) * ''

In the Wake of a Stranger ''In the Wake of a Stranger'' is a 1959 British second feature ('B') thriller film directed by David Eady and starring Tony Wright, Shirley Eaton and Danny Green. It was written by John Tully based on the 1953 novel of the same name by Ian ...

'' (1959)

References

Bibliography

* Gene Phillips. ''Beyond the Epic: The Life and Films of David Lean''. University Press of Kentucky, 2006.

External links

* 1890 births Year of death unknown British film editors People from Colchester {{UK-film-bio-stub