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Robert Hartford-Davis Biography

Birth Name:William Henry Davis

Birth Place:Kent, England

Profession Director, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was trained in filmmaking at the Corona Dramatic Academy
  • Was the father of fellow director Robert Hartford-Davis
  • Started out as an electrician in a London film studio
  • Was inspired to become a director after visiting Warner Bros․ Teddington Studios at the age of 14
  • Once worked as an agent for country singer Roy Rogers
  • Was primarily known for producing films that involve controversial subjects
  • During World War II, he worked as a camera operator for British National