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R.E. Dearing

1893 – 1968

British film editor

Film editor Production manager
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Lived 1893 – 1968 (aged 74–75). R.E. Dearing was a film editor and production manager.

Robert Dearing, usually credited as R. E. Dearing (1893 — February 1968), was an English film editor. Known affectionately as "Pop" Dearing, he worked on many comedies for Gainsborough Pictures, including many featuring Will Hay, and some of director Carol Reed's early films.

Partial filmography Hindle Wakes (1931) The Happy Ending (1931) No Lady (1931) The Man from Toronto (1933) Soldiers of the King (1933) Wild Boy (1934) Things Are Looking Up (1935) Windbag the Sailor (1936) The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936) Everybody Dance (1936) Oh, Mr Porter! (1937) Doctor Syn (1937) O-Kay for Sound (1937) Convict 99 (1938) Hey! Hey! USA (1938) Old Bones of the River (1938) The Lady Vanishes (1938) Ask a Policeman (1939) Shipyard Sally (1939) Night Train to Munich (1940) Where's That Fire? (1940) They Came by Night (1940) Cottage to Let (1941) Kipps (1941) The Young Mr. Pitt (1942) Uncensored (1942) Millions Like Us (1943) We Dive at Dawn (1943) The Man in Grey (1943) Fanny by Gaslight (1944) Time Flies (1944) Bees in Paradise (1944)

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Important facts

Born
1893, Combs
Birth century
Died
1968, Hillingdon
Also known as
Robert Dearing

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Frequently asked questions

Who was R.E. Dearing?

British film editor

When was R.E. Dearing born?

R.E. Dearing was born in 1893 in Combs.

When did R.E. Dearing die?

R.E. Dearing died in 1968 in Hillingdon.

What was R.E. Dearing's occupation?

R.E. Dearing was a film editor and production manager.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: R.E. Dearing

· Wikidata: Q7273336

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