Donovan Pedelty
British journalist, film director and screenwriter
About Donovan Pedelty
Lived 1903 – 1989 (aged 85). Donovan Pedelty was a British journalist, film director and screenwriter.
Donovan Pedelty (1903–1989) was a British journalist, screenwriter and film director.
During the 1930s, Pedelty specialised in making quota quickies with Irish themes. These were generally not well received by critics.
Filmography
Director School for Stars (1935) Flame in the Heather (1935) School for Stars (1935) The Luck of the Irish (1936) The Early Bird (1936) Irish and Proud of It (1936) Behind Your Back (1937) First Night (1937) Landslide (1937) False Evidence (1937) Bedtime Story (1938) Murder Tomorrow (1938)
Screenwriter The Little Damozel (1933) That's a Good Girl (1933) Seeing Is Believing (1934) City of Beautiful Nonsense (1935) Brewster's Millions (1935) Radio Pirates (1935) Two on a Doorstep (1936)
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Who was Donovan Pedelty?
British journalist, film director and screenwriter (1903-1989)
When was Donovan Pedelty born?
Donovan Pedelty was born on 26 July 1903 in Tynemouth.
When did Donovan Pedelty die?
Donovan Pedelty died on 12 March 1989 in Eureka Springs.
What was Donovan Pedelty's occupation?
Donovan Pedelty was a journalist, film director and screenwriter.
What nationality was Donovan Pedelty?
Donovan Pedelty was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Donovan Pedelty. https://biography.guide/donovan-pedelty/
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