Maurice Elvey
Maurice Elvey | |
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| Born | William Seward Folkard 11 November 1887 Stockton-on-Tees, England |
| Died | 28 August 1967 (aged 79) Brighton, England |
| Occupation(s) | Film director Film producer |
| Years active | 1913–1958 |
| Spouse(s) | Philippa Preston (m. 191?; div. 191?) Florence Hill Clarke (m. 1916; div. 19??) Isobel Elsom (m. 1923; div. 19??) |
Maurice Elvey (11 November 1887 – 28 August 1967) was one of the most prolific film directors in British history. He directed nearly 200 films between 1913 and 1957. During the silent film era he directed as many as twenty films per year. He also produced more than fifty films – his own as well as films directed by others.