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British director Carol Reed, perhaps best known for his work on The Third Man (1949)

Carol Reed

1906–1976 | British director, producer

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.

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British director Carol Reed, perhaps best known for his work on The Third Man (1949)
  • 16th April, 2017
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Carol Reed, British director who rose to fame in the 1940s
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)
  • 25th April, 2008
Michael Redgrave, Margaret Lockwood, Carol Reed, Emlyn Williams
The Stars Look Down (1940) photograph (8) | Michael Redgrave, Margaret Lockwoo

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The Key (1958)
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Oliver! (1968)
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