Ian Dalrymple
1903 - 1989Ian Dalrymple (26 August 1903 – 28 March 1989) was a British screenwriter, film director, film editor and film producer. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University. Initially, he worked as an editor at Gaumont-British pictures and Gainsborough Pictures, later turning to screenwriting. During World War II, he was a producer for the Crown Film Unit, the government run agency for information and propaganda films, in particular working, and forming a close friendship, with Humphrey Jennings. Later, Dalrymple worked for MGM-Korda as a producer. He formed Wessex Productions as his own company, making his films at Pinewood Studios.
He died in London on 28 March 1989.
Esther Waters
Ian Dalrymple
Dirk Bogarde, Kathleen Ryan
Esther goes into service in Victorian England, only to be seduced by the sweet talking groom William, who then takes off with his employer's daughter. Left alone to bring up the child, Esther manages and after 7 years has a chance at happiness. Then William turns up again...
Esther Waters
Old Bill and Son
Ian Dalrymple
Morland Graham, John Mills
Old Bill has grumbled his way through the trenches of the First World War. Now it is the Second and, envious of his son, Young Bill, he decides to enlist. He finally enters the Pioneer Corps, which is based near his son. When Young Bill goes missing during a raid, Old Bill shows that there's still life in the old dog yet!
Old Bill and Son
