Cecil Lewis(1898-1997)

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As well as being an author, director, & one of the founders of the BBC, was one of the last known ace fighter pilots of the first World War. He served in No. 56 Squadron of the RFC/RAF. He is credited with victories over 8 German planes.

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Won 1 Oscar
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Pygmalion

7.7

Writer

1938

The Indiscretions of Eve

6.3

Writer

1932

Arms and the Man

6.9

Writer

1932

Carmen

5.7

Writer

1931

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Aces High
6.6
- additional material from "Saggitarius Rising"
- 1976
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre
6.9
TV Series
- translation
- 1951
Pygmalion
7.7
- scenario
- 1938
The Orchestra and Its Instruments
TV Mini Series
- deviser
- 1937
First Aid
TV Mini Series
- deviser
- 1937
Television Comes to London
5.9
TV Short
- commentary written by
- 1936
Leave It to Me
- writer
- 1933
Arms and the Man
6.9
- scenario
- 1932
The Indiscretions of Eve
6.3
- Writer
- 1932
Carmen
5.7
- adaptation
- 1931
How He Lied to Her Husband
Short
- Writer
- 1931

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Alternative name
- Cecil Lewis M.C.
Born
- March 29, 1898
- Claughton, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, UK
Died
- January 27, 1997
- Marylebone, London, England, UK
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Flew S.E.5s in the Royal Flying Corps and received the Military Cross.

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