Frank Launder

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born: 28/Jan/1906 (Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, UK)
died: 23/Feb/1997 (Monaco)

Biography

Frank Launder was an English writer, director and producer, who made more than 40 films, usually in collaboration with Sidney Gilliat.

He was born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England and began working as a screenwriter on British films in the 1930s, contributing the story for the classic Will Hay comedy "Oh, Mr Porter!" (1937). After writing a number of screenplays with Gilliat, including "The Lady Vanishes" (1938) and "Night Train to Munich", the two produced and directed the wartime drama "Millions Like Us" (1943).

After founding their own production company Individual Pictures, they produced a number of memorable dramas and thrillers including "I See a Dark Stranger" (1945) and "Green for Danger" (1946), but were best known for their comedies including "The Happiest Days of Your Life" (1950) and most famously, the "St Trinians" series, based on Ronald Searle's cartoons set in an anarchic girls school.

He was married to actress Bernadette O'Farrell from 1950 until his death.

(Wikipedia)