French-born Marcel Varnel began his film career not in France but in Hollywood, as a 30-year-old in 1924. He left Hollywood for Great Britain in the mid-'30s and began turning out a series of low-budget comedies for 'Will Hay .
Father of Max Varnel
Had a reputation for being an especially speedy director. Arthur Askey claimed this was due entirely to the fact that Varnel received a bonus if he wrapped a film quickly.
