J. B. Priestley
Also Known As: John Boynton Priestley, Дж.Б.Пристли, Джон Бойнтон Пристли, John B. Priestley, J.B. Priestly, JB Priestley, Jack Priestley
Biography: John Boynton Priestley OM was an English novelist, playwright, screenwriter, broadcaster and social commentator. His Yorkshire background is reflected in much of his fiction. Many of his plays are structured around a time slip, and he went on to develop a new theory of time, with different dimensions that link past, present and future.
Department: Writing
Place of Birth: Bradford, England
Birthday: September 13, 1894
Deathday: August 14, 1984
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Gender: Male
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BBC: The Voice of Britain
Overview: An impressionistic portrait of the BBC.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-07-28
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Britain at Bay
Overview: Wartime morale-boosting propaganda short, looking at the greatness of Britain and the efforts of all to preserve her power and integrity.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-07-31
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On the Road with J.B. Priestley and The Good Companions
Overview: Alan Plater looks at the various adaptations of J.B. Priestley's 'The Good Companions', in the company of the author himself.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-11-09
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The Trial of Oscar Wilde
Overview: Courtroom account of the prosecution of Oscar Wilde for gross indecency with other men followed Wilde's disastrous libel charge against the Marquess of Queensberry, father of his lover Lord Alfred Douglas.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-08-05
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Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: Raymond Chandler
Overview: A portrait of Raymond Chandler, creator of the Philip Marlowe mystery thrillers, by John Foster and Fred Burnley. The film portrays Chandler's life and creative attitudes in his own words. Dramatised excerpts from his letters and novels reveal conflicting aspects: the sensitive, diffident writer - and the tough, cool private eye hero. With JB Priestley.
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Original Language: en
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