Anthony Asquith

The Honourable Anthony Asquith (November 9,1902-February 20, 1968) was a respected British film director. He was the son of Herbert Henry Asquith, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War I, and Margot Asquith and he was known as 'Puffin'.

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November 9 - 1902 - February 20 - 1968 - British - Herbert Henry Asquith - Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - World War I - Margot Asquith

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His productions include The Browning Version (1951) starring Michael Redgrave and The Winslow Boy (1948) (both of which have been remade more recently). He also directed a film version of the George Bernard Shaw play Pygmalion in 1938, which featured Leslie Howard and Wendy Hiller and predated the better known adaptation My Fair Lady (1964).

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The Browning Version - (1951) - Michael Redgrave - The Winslow Boy - (1948) - George Bernard Shaw - Pygmalion - 1938 - Leslie Howard - Wendy Hiller - My Fair Lady - (1964)

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