Charles Crichton

Born: 1910-08-06

Birthplace: Merseyside, England, UK

Biography

Charles Ainslie Crichton was an English film director and film editor. He became best known for directing comedies produced at Ealing Studios. Crichton enjoyed an extremely long career, editing and directing many films and television programmes over a period exceeding forty years.

Known For

A Fish Called Wanda
The Thief of Bagdad
The Lavender Hill Mob
Dead of Night
The Third Secret
Things to Come
Dance Hall
Hunted
The Titfield Thunderbolt
Floods of Fear

Top Movie Credits

Dance Hall Director
Hunted Director
Floods of Fear Screenplay