Jeffrey Dell

John Edward Flowers "Jeffrey" Dell (7 May 1899 – 24 February 1985) was a British writer, screenwriter, and film director.[1] He is also remembered for his 1939 novel Nobody Ordered Wolves, a satire on the British film industry. His other novels include News for Heaven (1944) and The Hoffmann Episode (1954). He co-wrote the 1937 play Blondie White, later adapted into a Hollywood film. Dell was the son of John Edward Dell (1875–1936) and Gertrude Dell (née Flowers; 1874–1947).

Jeffrey Dell
Born
John Edward Flowers Dell

(1899-05-07)7 May 1899
Died24 February 1985(1985-02-24) (aged 85)
Haslemere, Surrey, England
Occupation(s)Director, screenwriter
Years active1932–1966
Spouses
Brenda Callum
(m. 1924; div. 1933)
(one son)
    Eileen Weatherstone
    (m. 1934; div. 1934)
      (m. 1938; div. 1948)
        Barbara Poxon
        (m. 1948)
        (two daughters)
        Children3

        Filmography

        Director

        Screenwriter

        Adapted from his works

        References

        1. "BFI | Film & TV Database | DELL, Jeffrey". Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2011.


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