John Bernard Henry Leslie Davies (25 November 1913 – 22 June 1994) was an English

screenwriter A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based. ...

with 49 writing credits to his name as well as the 12 episodes of ''

The Pickwick Papers ''The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club'' (also known as ''The Pickwick Papers'') was Charles Dickens's first novel. Because of his success with '' Sketches by Boz'' published in 1836, Dickens was asked by the publisher Chapman & Hall to ...

'' 1985 TV series. He was an associate producer for two of those credits, ''

Crooks Anonymous ''Crooks Anonymous'' is a British comedy film from 1962. Directed by Ken Annakin, it stars Leslie Phillips and Stanley Baxter and is notably the feature film debut of Julie Christie. Plot Captain "Dandy Forsdyke" (Leslie Phillips) is a habitual ...

'' and '' Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines'', receiving an

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for

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on the latter. He was an assistant editor for the

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Dracula ''Dracula'' is a novel by Bram Stoker, published in 1897. As an epistolary novel, the narrative is related through letters, diary entries, and newspaper articles. It has no single protagonist, but opens with solicitor Jonathan Harker taki ...

'' in 1974, and also an editor for '' Sheba, Baby'' in 1975. Three of his films were also books he wrote or co-wrote: ''

Monte Carlo or Bust! ''Monte Carlo or Bust!'' is a 1969 comedy film, also known by its American title, ''Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies''. A co-production of the United Kingdom, France and Italy, the story is based on the Monte Carlo Rally – firs ...

'', ''

Paper Tiger "Paper tiger" is a literal English translation of the Chinese phrase ''zhǐlǎohǔ'' ( zh, s=纸老虎, t=紙老虎). The term refers to something or someone that claims or appears to be powerful or threatening, but is actually ineffectual and ...

'', and ''

North Sea Hijack ''North Sea Hijack'' (released as ''ffolkes'' outside the UK and as ''Assault Force'' on US TV) is a 1980 British adventure film starring Roger Moore, Lea Brodie, James Mason, Anthony Perkins and Michael Parks. It was directed by Andrew V. McLa ...

''.

Personal life

Davies was married to Dorothy Holding from 12 June 1937 until his death on 22 June 1994. They had two children,

John Howard Davies John Howard Davies (9 March 193922 August 2011)
' ...

and his younger brother Legh.

Filmography

(As writer, except where indicated.)

Films

* '' Love at Second Sight'' (also known as ''The Girl Thief'') (1934) * '' Mister Cinders'' (uncredited) (1935) * '' Dance Band'' (1935) * '' Heart's Desire'' (1935) * '' Music Hath Charms'' (1936) * ''

Once in a Million ''Once in a Million'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Arthur B. Woods and starring Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Mary Brian and Jimmy Godden. It was shot at the Welwyn Studios of British International Pictures near London. Wood p.87 The f ...

'' (1936) * '' A Star Fell from Heaven'' (1936) * '' The Tenth Man'' (1936) * ''

Trouble in the Air ''Trouble in the Air'' is a 1948 British comedy film directed by Charles Saunders and starring Freddie Frinton, Jimmy Edwards and Bill Owen.Chibnall & MacFarlane p. It was made at Highbury Studios as a second feature. The film's sets were des ...

'' (1948) * '' Laughter in Paradise'' (1951) * ''

Curtain Up ''Curtain Up'' is a 1952 British comedy film directed by Ralph Smart and starring Robert Morley, Margaret Rutherford and Kay Kendall. Written by Jack Davies and Michael Pertwee it is based on the play ''On Monday Next'' by Philip King. It ...

'' (1952) * ''

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'' (also known as ''Mr. Potts Goes to Moscow'') (1952) * '' Happy Ever After'' (also known as ''Tonight's the Night'') (1954) * '' Doctor at Sea'' (1955) * ''

An Alligator Named Daisy ''An Alligator Named Daisy'' is a 1955 British comedy film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Donald Sinden, Jeannie Carson, James Robertson Justice, Diana Dors, Roland Culver and Stanley Holloway. Plot Returning from a cricket match i ...

'' (1955) * '' Jumping for Joy'' (1956) * ''

Around the World in 80 Days ''Around the World in Eighty Days'' (french: link=no, Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours) is an adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in French in 1872. In the story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employe ...

'' (as an uncredited actor only) (1956) * '' Up in the World'' (1956) * '' True as a Turtle'' (1957) * '' High Flight'' (1957) * ''

I Only Arsked! ''I Only Arsked!'' is a 1958 British comedy film directed by Montgomery Tully and starring Bernard Bresslaw, Michael Medwin and Alfie Bass. It was based on the television series ''The Army Game'' and was made by Hammer Films. Plot Slapstick ens ...

'' (1958) * '' The Square Peg'' (1958) * ''

The Ugly Duckling "The Ugly Duckling" ( da, Den grimme ælling) is a Danish literary fairy tale by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875). It was first published on 11 November 1843 in '' New Fairy Tales. First Volume. First Collection'' ...

'' (1959) * ''

Invitation to Monte Carlo Invitation or The Invitation may refer to: Films * ''Invitation'' (1952 film), an MGM film starring Dorothy McGuire and Van Johnson * ''The Invitation'' (1973 film), a Swiss film * ''The Invitation'' (2003 film), an American film starring Lance H ...

'' (documentary; also known as ''Love in Monaco'') (1959) * ''

Don't Panic Chaps! ''Don't Panic Chaps!'' is a 1959 British comedy film directed by George Pollock and starring Dennis Price, George Cole, Thorley Walters and Terence Alexander. The film was produced by Teddy Baird for ACT Films. Originally called ''Carry On Ch ...

'' (1959) * ''

Follow a Star ''Follow a Star'' is a 1959 British black and white comedy musical film directed by Robert Asher and starring Norman Wisdom. Plot Norman Truscott works as a dry cleaner, but dreams of being a stage performer. To this end, he takes elocution and ...

'' (1959) * ''

It Started in Naples ''It Started in Naples'' is a 1960 American romantic comedy film directed by Melville Shavelson and produced by Jack Rose from a screenplay by Suso Cecchi d'Amico, based on the story by Michael Pertwee and Jack Davies. The Technicolor cinematog ...

'' (1960) * ''

The Bulldog Breed ''The Bulldog Breed'' is a 1960 British comedy film starring Norman Wisdom and directed by Robert Asher. Plot Norman Puckle (Norman Wisdom), a well-meaning but clumsy grocer's assistant, cannot seem to do anything right. After being rejected b ...

'' (1960) * '' Seven Keys'' (1961) * '' Very Important Person'' (also known as ''A Coming-Out Party'') (1961) * '' Nearly a Nasty Accident'' (1961) * ''

'' (also as an associate producer) (1962) * '' On the Beat'' (1962) * '' The Fast Lady'' (1962) * '' A Stitch in Time'' (1963) * '' Father Came Too!'' (1963) * ''

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'' (1964) * '' Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines'' (also as an associate producer) (1965) * '' The Early Bird'' (1965) * ''

Doctor in Clover ''Doctor in Clover'' is a British comedy film released in 1966, starring Leslie Phillips. The film is based on the novel of the same title by Richard Gordon. It is the sixth of the seven films in the ''Doctor'' series. The film was released i ...

'' (also known as ''Carnaby, M.D.'') (1966) * ''

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'' (1966) * ''

'' (also known as ''Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies'') (1969) * '' Some Will, Some Won't'' (1970) * '' Doctor in Trouble'' (1970) * '' Sheba, Baby'' (as editor only) (1975) * ''

'' (1975) * ''

'' (1979)

Television

* '' Man of the World'' (2 episodes: "The Sentimental Agent" and "Double Exposure" (1962–63) * '' The Sentimental Agent'' (1 episode: "The Scroll of Islam") (1963) * '' The Poppy Is Also a Flower'' (TV film) (1966) * ''

'' (TV film; as assistant editor only) (1974) * ''

'' (12 episodes) (1985)

Bibliography

* ''Monte Carlo or Bust!: Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies'' (1969), ; film adaptation: ''

'' * ''Paper Tiger'' (1974), ; film adaptation: ''

'' * ''Le Hold Up'' (1977), . * ''Esther, Ruth, and Jennifer'' (1979), ; film adaptation: ''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Davies, Jack 1913 births 1994 deaths English male screenwriters 20th-century English screenwriters 20th-century English male writers