Carol Reed

(1906–76)

British , , (d. 69) | The Third Man (1949), The Fallen Idol (1948), Odd Man Out (1947)

Distinguished British director who after a peak in the late 40s seemed to lose his way; his infrequent later films, though always civilised, were generally disappointing

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Born in London, the illegitimate son of actor Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Carol Reed began as an actor in the theatre, where he also directed and formed a close working relationship with Edgar Wallace, who stimulated his interest in films: he began as a dialogue director, working under Basil Dean at Ealing Studios.

Reed was at his best in collaborations with writer Graham Greene on The Fallen Idol (1948) and The Third Man (1949).

Married actress Diana Wynyard (1943–47) and Penelope Ward. His lovers included actress Jessie Matthews and novelist Daphne Du Maurier.

Latest Carol Reed Pictures

Michael Redgrave (as Davey Fenwick), Margaret Lockwood (as Jenny Sunley), Carol Reed and Emlyn Williams (as Joe Gowlan) in a photograph from The Stars Look Down (1940) (8) — The Stars Look Down (1940) photograph (8) | Michael Redgrave, Margaret Lockwoo

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Carol Reed died in Chelsea, London on 25^th April, 1976, aged 69.
Born

Carol Reed was born in Putney, London on 30^th December, 1906.

Watch Carol Reed on British television

- Oliver! (1968)
- A musical version of Oliver Twist.
- Tomorrow at 9.30am on GREAT! movies classic
- Tomorrow at 10.30am on GREAT! movies classic Plus 1
- Wednesday at 10.10am on GREAT! movies classic
- Wednesday at 11.10am on GREAT! movies classic Plus 1
- 28^th May at 1.45pm on GREAT! movies classic
- 28^th May at 2.45pm on GREAT! movies classic Plus 1
- 30^th May at 11.50am on Sky Cinema Greats HD
- Bank Holiday (1938)
- The lives of various people intertwine during a day out at Bexborough.
- Thursday at 11.55am on Talking Pictures TV
- The Key (1958)
- World War II tugboat skippers, about to embark on dangerous missions, pass on the key to an apartment and a girl to go with it.
- 30^th May at 12.50am on GREAT! movies classic
- 30^th May at 1.50am on GREAT! movies classic Plus 1
- 3^rd June at 1am on GREAT! movies classic
- 3^rd June at 2am on GREAT! movies classic Plus 1