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Frank Launder (28 January 1906 – 23 February 1997) was a British writer, film director and producer, who made more than 40 films, many of them in collaboration with Sidney Gilliat. [1] [2]
Frank Launder, initially a civil servant and repertory actor, started as a scriptwriter in the late 1920s on such classics as The Lady Vanishes (1938) and Night Train to Munich (1940). He joined forces with Sidney Gilliat and together they wrote, directed and produced over 40 films.
Feb 24, 1997 · Frank Launder, scriptwriter and film director: born Hitchin, Hertfordshire 1907; twice married (one son, three daughters); died Monte Carlo, Monaco 23 February 1997.
Launder and Gilliat. Frank Launder (1906 - 1997) and Sidney Gilliat (1908 - 1994) Launder and Gilliat were one of the most productive teams to work in British films. Separately or together they were involved in some of the greatest works of popular cinema made in this country.
Frank Launder was a British writer, film director and producer, who made more than 40 films, many of them in collaboration with Sidney Gilliat.
Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat formed one of the great partnerships of British cinema. As writers, directors and producers they provided intelligent commercial entertainment, and were especially successful in the thriller and comedy genres.
Frank Launder. Highest Rated: 98% The Lady Vanishes (1938) Lowest Rated: 71% The Belles of St. Trinian's (1954) Birthday: Jan 28, 1906. Birthplace: Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
