Campbell Christie

Major General Campbell Manning Christie (8 October 1893 – 20 June 1963) was a British playwright and screenwriter who frequently collaborated with his wife Dorothy Christie on plays such as Carrington V.C., His Excellency and Someone at the Door.

Early life

Campbell Manning Christie was born at Murree in the Punjab on October 8, 1893, the younger son of Archibald Christie. He attended Clifton Preparatory School from April 1901 to June 1902 and then re-entered Clifton College as a junior in January 1905, and left in September 1911.

His brother, Archie Christie, married Agatha Christie.

Career From July 11, 1940 to October 21, 1941 Christie was a brigadier and Commander, Royal Artillery of 53 (Welch) Division and from October 22, 1941 to December 11, 1942 was brigadier, Royal Artillery, VIII Corps. As a major general he was General Officer Commanding, Anti-Aircraft Defences, Malta from December 12, 1942 to May 23, 1944. On May 16, 1946 he retired as a major general. During his career he received the Military Cross, 1914–15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, 1939–45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal 1939–45 and Defence Medal.

Christie was found dead in the gas-filled kitchen of his home at West Byfleet, Surrey, on 20 June 1962 at the age of 69.

Selected filmography

Jassy (1947) Carrington V.C. (1955) The Long Arm (1956)

Selected plays Someone at the Door (1935) Grand National Night (1945) His Excellency (1950) Carrington V.C. (1953)