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Harry Booth (born in London) is an English film director, film producer, screenwriter and editor. He began his film career in 1941.
He debuted as a director with the war documentary Blitz on Britain (1960). His subsequent films include A King's Story (1965), which was nominated for an Academy Award.
Booth's work on television includes directing 14 episodes of Here Come the Double Deckers (1970-1971), a children's series.
Filmography
Director
- Ben Hall TV series (unknown episodes; 1975)
- Op de Hollandse toer – English title Going Dutch (1973)
- The Flying Sorcerer (1973)
- The Protectors (1 TV episode; 1973)
- Go for a Take – U.S. title Double Take (also credited as writer; 1972)
- Mutiny on the Buses (1972)
- On the Buses (1971)
- Here Come the Double Deckers (14 TV episodes; 1970–1971)
- River Rivals (1967)
- A King's Story (1965)
- The Sentimental Agent (1 TV episode; 1963)
- Man of the World (5 TV episodes; 1962–1963)
- The Adventures of Sir Francis Drake (3 TV episodes; 1961)
Editorial department
- Rockshow assistant editor (1980)
- The Avengers post-production coordinator (12 TV episodes; 1968–1969)
- Visit to Spain supervising editor (TV episode; 1962)
Sound department
- Robin Hood: The Movie dubbing editor (video; 1991)
Writer
- At the Stroke of Nine (1957)
- The Case of the Mukkinese Battle Horn (1956)
Editor
- Crosstrap (1962)
- Blitz on Britain (1960)
- Penny Points to Paradise (1951)
Composer
- International Detective TV series (unknown episodes; 1959)
References
- ^ Walker, Craig (2011). On The Buses: The Complete Story. Andrews UK Limited. ISBN 978-1-907792-16-8.
- "("A King's Story" search results)". Academy Awards Database. Retrieved 28 November 2019.