Leon Clore (9 July 19189 February 1992) was a British film producer who was primarily involved in

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and

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, as well as several motion pictures.

Biography

Leon Clore was born in

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on 9 July 1918. He was the nephew of Sir Charles Clore, whose foundation enabled the

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, via the Clore Gallery, to adequately present the William Turner estate. Clore's film career began as the first assistant director for the British film ''The Silver Darlings'' in 1947. Up to 1951, Clore worked for the

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before taking charge of Basic Films. He first worked as a film producer in 1951, and was responsible for the documentary short film '' Sunday by the Sea''. His documentary''

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'' was nominated for an

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. Clore produced the romantic film ''

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'' (1958), directed by

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and starring

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and

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; ''

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'' (1966) starring

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, the

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directed David Mercer comedy; ''

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'' (1969) with Victor Henry in the leading role; and ''

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'' (1981) directed by

, starring

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and

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. He produced a number of advertisements. His last involvement in the film business was in the documentary short "Your Degree and the Royal Navy?" in 1986. Clore died at

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in London, where he was being treated for cancer, on 9 February 1992 at the age of 73. Clore's son

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FRS became a biophysicist.

Selected filmography

* 1951: ''Sunday by the Sea '', documentary short film) * 1953: ''

'' * 1957: ''

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'' * 1957: ''

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'' * 1958: ''

'' (US: ''Our Virgin Island'') * 1966: ''

'' * 1969: ''

'' * 1981: ''The French Lieutenant’s Woman (film)'' * 1986: ''Your Degree and the Royal Navy?'' (Documentary short)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Clore, Leon 1918 births 1992 deaths English documentary filmmakers English film producers Deaths from cancer in England