Betty E. Box
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Biography: Betty E. Box (full name Betty Evelyn Box) was a prolific producer of British films, mainly comedies, between 1946 and the early 1970s, working mainly for Pinewood Studios and often together with director Ralph Thomas. Originally a commercial artist, she started producing documentaries during World War II for her filmmaker brother Sydney Box's company Verity Films. In 1946 she was followed her brother to Gainsborough Pictures, where she produced several features before the company closed in 1949. She then moved to Rank's Pinewood Studios, where she and Ralph Thomas made some 30 films together. All in all, she produced 47 features and was awarded an OBE in 1958.
Department: Production
Place of Birth: Beckenham, Kent, England, UK
Birthday: September 25, 1915
Deathday: January 15, 1999
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Gender: Other
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Flying Machines
Overview: Phoebe Fairchild discovers secrets about her dead husband
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-12
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The Rank Charm School
Overview: Documentary about The Company of Youth, The Rank Organisation’s training school for aspirant film actors, nicknamed The Rank Charm School.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-09-21
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The Man Who Ruined the British Film Industry
Overview: Documentary about John Davis, a businessman who as chairman oversaw the decline of the Rank Organisation.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-03-06
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The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio
Overview: Documentary - After starting his career producing religious film shorts, J. Arthur Rank went on to become Britain's first and only movie mogul with his establishment of the legendary Pinewood Studios. Narrated by Michael Caine, THE GOLDEN GONG chronicles Pinewood's rise to success. - Richard Attenborough, Dirk Bogarde, Betty E. Box
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Venetian Bird
Overview: Private eye Edward Mercer travels to Venice to locate a man due a reward for his aid in the war. Shortly after arriving, he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his local contact. In his quest to clear his name, Mercer uncovers a conspiracy. Even the local magistrate seems to be working against him, and Mercer begins to suspect the man he came to find is behind it all.
Genres: Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-10-01
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