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Campbell Dixon

1895 – 1960

Australian-British playwright and journalist

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About Campbell Dixon

Lived 1895 – 1960 (aged 64). Campbell Dixon was an Australian and British playwright, film critic, journalist and writer.

George William Campbell Dixon (10 December 1895, Ouse, Tasmania – 25 May 1960, London) was an Australian and British journalist, publicist and playwright. He was an employee of the Hobart newspaper The Mercury, Melbourne's The Argus and The Herald, and London's Daily Mail; from 1931 until his death, he headed the film criticism division of The Daily Telegraph. In 1950, he served as president of the Critics' Circle.

Dixon's plays formed the basis for the scripts of the films Isle of Escape (1930), directed by Howard Bretherton; Secret Agent (1936), directed by Alfred Hitchcock; and, according to one version, the film Freedom Radio (1941) by Anthony Asquith.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
The Hutchins School, University of Tasmania, University of Melbourne
Employers
The Mercury, The Daily Telegraph, The Herald, Daily Mail
Also known as
George Campbell Dixon, George William Campbell Dixon, G. C. Dixon, G. W. C. Dixon, G. Campbell Dixon, George C. Dixon
moreGeorge W. C. Dixon, Geo. Wm. Campbell Dixon, G.W.C. Dixon, G.C.Dixon, George Dixon, George C Dixon, G C Dixon, GC Dixon, G.C. Dixon, George W C Dixon, George W.C. Dixon, George WC Dixon, G.W.C.Dixon, G W C Dixon, GWC Dixon, William Whitebait

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Campbell Dixon?

Australian-British playwright and journalist (1895-1960)

When was Campbell Dixon born?

Campbell Dixon was born on 10 December 1895 in Ouse, Hamilton.

When did Campbell Dixon die?

Campbell Dixon died on 26 May 1960 in London.

What was Campbell Dixon's occupation?

Campbell Dixon was a playwright, film critic, journalist and writer.

What nationality was Campbell Dixon?

Campbell Dixon was Australian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Campbell Dixon

· Wikidata: Q28055295

· DBpedia: Campbell Dixon

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