Director Charles Crichton's film career began as an editor in 1935 with 'Alexander Korda , which turned out to be a huge international hit. It was his biggest success, and also his last film. He died in London at 1999, at age 89.
Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume One, 1890-1945". Pages 152-154. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1987.
Directed 2 actors to Oscar nominations: Alec Guinness (Best Actor, The Lavender Hill Mob ), and Kevin Kline (Best Supporting Actor, A Fish Called Wanda ). Kline won the Oscar for his turn.
Was the original director of Birdman of Alcatraz , but was replaced after two weeks of shooting by John Frankenheimer.
He was originally set to direct the film version of "Lucky Jim" , but was replaced after a few days shooting by John Boulting.
Father of David Crichton.
