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John Paddy Carstairs

John Paddy Carstairs (born John Keys) (11 May 1910, London – 12 December 1970, London) was a British film director (1933–62) and television director (1962–64), usually of light-hearted subject matter. He was also a comic novelist and painter. The son of Nelson Keys, Carstairs changed his name in order to avoid the appearance of nepotism. He directed 37 films in total. He had a long association with the character of Simon Templar (the character's creator, Leslie Charteris, dedicated the 1963 book, The Saint in the Sun to Carstairs). Aside from directing the 1939 Saint film, The Saint... MORE

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We're all immensely saddened by the loss of Sir Norman. As a filmmaker and fan, to actually have the opportunity of directing Norman in a film in which he played his legendary 'gump' character - WOW! What an experience. I shouted "action", and he yelled back "Mr Grimsdale!". What more could a fan want? I wrote the screenplay as a tribute/homage to his classic comedy, and the wonderful films directed by John Paddy Carstairs and Robert Asher for the Rank Organisation. Norman was a joy to work with and know, and I hope his fans will have as much fun watching this film as we certainly had making it. Norman himself was very pleased with the finished result. Earlier this year (2010) I began a plan of action on how to finally complete the project, which will take another 10-12 months at least (to shoot additional scenes/post-production work etc). More information will appear here in due course and on the website: www.cosmiclostandfound.com Grant Littlechild October 2010. ....................................................................................................... The late Sir Norman Wisdom donned his famous trademark ill-fitting suit and cloth cap to take a final starring role in front of the cameras. 'Cosmic! Lost and Found' will see Norman whisked from the familiar surroundings of Central London to an adventure in outer space! Filmmaker Grant Littlechild has joined forces with Britain's leading glass artist John Ditchfield and created a limited edition run of Flying ...
  • 4th Oct 2010: Sir Norman Wisdom, popular British slapstick comedy actor, has passed away, aged 95. HD 720p: www.youtube.com Following his rising star was just what Norman Wisdom's audience had been doing all through the 1950s and, by 1959, and after six f...

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