Biography
Vernon Harris (26 February 1905 β February 1999) was a British screenwriter. He often worked with the film director Lewis Gilbert. Harris was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his script for film Oliver! (1968).Harris was born in Folkestone. He worked extensively for radio at the BBC, notably on PC49 and Band Waggon. He died in Surrey.
Filmography
all 31
Movies 31
Writer 25
Storyboard Artist
Shirley Valentine (1989)
Movie
6
Script Editor
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Movie
5.81
Writer
Paul and Michelle (1974)
Movie
Writer
Friends (1971)
Movie
6
Script Editor
The Adventurers (1970)
Movie
Writer
Oliver! (1968)
Movie
6.67
Writer
Almost Angels (1962)
Movie
5.8
Writer
Emergency (1962)
Movie
Writer
Light Up the Sky! (1960)
Movie
Writer
Ferry to Hong Kong (1959)
Movie
Writer
A Cry from the Streets (1958)
Movie
Writer
Carve Her Name with Pride (1958)
Movie
6
Writer
The Admirable Crichton (1957)
Movie
Writer
Three Men in a Boat (1956)
Movie
Writer
Reach for the Sky (1956)
Movie
Writer
The Sea Shall Not Have Them (1954)
Movie
6
Writer
The Good Die Young (1954)
Movie
Writer
Albert R.N. (1953)
Movie
Writer
Cosh Boy (1953)
Movie
Writer
There Was a Young Lady (1953)
Movie
Writer
Emergency Call (1952)
Movie
Writer
A Case For P.C. 49 (1951)
Movie
Writer
The Adventures of P.C. 49: Investigating the Case of the Guardian Angel (1949)
Movie
Writer
Band Waggon (1940)
Movie
Rhodes - the Butler
The Claydon Treasure Mystery (1938)
Movie
Martin Bland
East of Ludgate Hill (1937)
Movie
Harry
Farewell Again (1937)
Movie
Writer
Tropical Trouble (1936)
Movie
Writer
The Improper Duchess (1936)
Movie
Writer
Joy Ride (1935)
Movie
Writer
Play Up the Band (1935)
Movie
Ratings
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1935
1949
1956
1954
1989
Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1905-02-26
Deathday1999-02-01 (93 years old)
Birth PlaceFolkestone, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
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