Harry Watt

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Birthday
1906-10-18

Harry Watt - Special Effects, Director, Writer known for his work in such projects: «Jamaica Inn» (1939), «Night Mail» (1936), «Vidunderhunden Bara» (1961),

Raymond Egerton Harry Watt (18 October 1906 – 2 April 1987) was a Scottish documentary and feature film director, who began his career working for John Grierson and Robert Flaherty.

His 1959 film The Siege of Pinchgut was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival.

He was born in Edinburgh, the son of the Scottish Liberal MP Harry Watt. He studied at Edinburgh University but failed to complete his degree. He enlisted in the Merchant Navy and worked in a number of industrial jobs.

The most significant works of Harry Watt

Director, Writer
Jamaica Inn poster
Special Effects
Night Mail poster
Night Mail 1936
Director


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