Betty E. Box

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Betty E. Box

Production September 25, 1915

Beckenham, Kent, England, UK

Betty E. Box (full name Betty Evelyn Box) was a prolific producer of British films, mainly comedies, between 1946 and the early 1970s, working mainly for Pinewood Studios and ofte…

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Benji the Hunted

Benji the Hunted

6.5 1987 Movie
Deadlier Than the Male

Deadlier Than the Male

5.9 1967 Movie
For the Love of Benji

For the Love of Benji

5.8 1977 Movie
So Long at the Fair

So Long at the Fair

6.9 1950 Movie
The 39 Steps

The 39 Steps

6.3 1959 Movie
Some Girls Do

Some Girls Do

5.8 1969 Movie
Doctor in the House

Doctor in the House

6.5 1954 Movie
Hot Enough for June

Hot Enough for June

5.7 1964 Movie
The Upturned Glass

The Upturned Glass

6.8 1947 Movie
A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities

6.8 1958 Movie
Miranda

Miranda

6.2 1948 Movie
Doctor at Sea

Doctor at Sea

5.8 1955 Movie

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Betty E. Box (full name Betty Evelyn Box) was a prolific producer of British films, mainly comedies, between 1946 and the early 1970s, working mainly for Pinewood Studios and often together with director Ralph Thomas. Originally a commercial artist, she started producing documentaries during World War II for her filmmaker brother Sydney Box's company Verity Films. In 1946 she was followed her brother to Gainsborough Pictures, where she produced several features before the company closed in 1949. She then moved to Rank's Pinewood Studios, where she and Ralph Thomas made some 30 films together. All in all, she produced 47 features and was awarded an OBE in 1958.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2006
    Flying Machines

    Movie

  2. 1996
    The Man Who Ruined the British Film Industry

    Movie Self

  3. 1987
    Benji the Hunted

    Movie Original Music Composer

  4. 1986
    Fifties Features - The Women behind the Pictures

    TV show

  5. 1985
    The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio

    Movie Self

  6. 1982
    The Rank Charm School

    Movie Self

  7. 1977
    For the Love of Benji

    Movie Original Music Composer

  8. 1974
    Percy's Progress

    Movie Producer

  9. 1973
    The Love Ban

    Movie Producer

  10. 1971
    Percy

    Movie Producer

  11. 1970
    Doctor in Trouble

    Movie Producer

  12. 1969
    Some Girls Do

    Movie Producer

  13. 1968
    Nobody Runs Forever

    Movie Producer

  14. 1967
    Deadlier Than the Male

    Movie Producer

  15. 1966
    Doctor in Clover

    Movie Producer

  16. 1964
    The High Bright Sun

    Movie Producer

More credits
  1. 1964
    Hot Enough for June

    Movie Producer

  2. 1963
    Doctor in Distress

    Movie Producer

  3. 1962
    The Wild and the Willing

    Movie Producer

  4. 1962
    A Pair of Briefs

    Movie Producer

  5. 1961
    No, My Darling Daughter

    Movie Producer

  6. 1961
    No Love for Johnnie

    Movie Producer

  7. 1960
    Doctor in Love

    Movie Producer

  8. 1960
    Conspiracy of Hearts

    Movie Producer

  9. 1959
    Upstairs and Downstairs

    Movie Producer

  10. 1959
    The 39 Steps

    Movie Producer

  11. 1958
    The Wind Cannot Read

    Movie Producer

  12. 1958
    A Tale of Two Cities

    Movie Producer

  13. 1957
    Campbell's Kingdom

    Movie Producer

  14. 1957
    Full Screen Ahead

    Movie Self

  15. 1957
    Doctor at Large

    Movie Producer

  16. 1956
    Checkpoint

    Movie Producer

  17. 1956
    The Iron Petticoat

    Movie Producer

  18. 1955
    Doctor at Sea

    Movie Producer

  19. 1954
    Mad About Men

    Movie Producer

  20. 1954
    Doctor in the House

    Movie Producer

  21. 1953
    A Day to Remember

    Movie Producer

  22. 1952
    Venetian Bird

    Movie Woman Next to the Factory Tour Guide (Uncredited)

  23. 1951
    Appointment with Venus

    Movie Producer

  24. 1950
    The Day Begins Early

    Movie Producer