Harry Watt
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.
Known For | Directing |
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Most Rating | 2.596 |
Birthday | 1906-10-18 |
Place of Birth | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
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1938
Wealth of a Nation
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A documentary examining the industries of Scotland, new and old.
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Wealth of a Nation
1986
Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios
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Documentary about the British film studio. First appeared on the BBC television programme Omnibus.
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Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios
1978
How the Myth Was Made: A Study of Robert Flaherty's Man of Aran
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American documentary film-maker George C. Stoney visits the Aran Islands to try and unravel some of the myths surrounding a film that had engrossed hi...
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