Background
William Fairchild was born on January 6, 1918, in Boscastle, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
College Way, Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 0HJ, United Kingdom
William was educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, which is now known as Britannia Royal Naval College.
(A Colt revolver and a faded manuscript, left by General G...)
A Colt revolver and a faded manuscript, left by General Garrard to his grandson, revealing the most closely guarded secrets of the First World War, act as the starting point of this novel. The manuscript tells of a particular madness, bred from a greater insanity; of how soldiers of opposing races and creeds chose to exist like groups of half-crazed animals in caverns far beneath the scarred earth, rather than continue to slaughter one another on the battlefields above. The effects of war on people is the major theme, dealing with the ordinary and extraordinary, the brave and the fearful, and the good and the bad. The General's grandson is left with one remaining question, whose answer comes from the most unexpected source of all.
https://www.amazon.com/Poppy-Factory-William-Fairchild/dp/0747500622
1987
(During a routine post-war mission, a submarine hits a for...)
During a routine post-war mission, a submarine hits a forgotten electric mine, which explodes, sending the sub to the sea-bed and killing all but 12 of her crew. The captain of the Trojan Armstrong (John Mills) gets eight out through the conning tower and gun hatch - but no more escape sets are left.
https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Departure-John-Mills/dp/B0014BJ1BS/?tag=2022091-20
1950
(The film follows the story of the fictional ship HMS Ball...)
The film follows the story of the fictional ship HMS Ballantrae and its crew from the time they come together in 1940 until they go on a one-way mission to destroy a German-held dry dock in France.
https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Horse-Trevor-Howard/dp/B0771YPVPH/?tag=2022091-20
1952
(Philip Wayne decides to build a settlement in New Zealand...)
Philip Wayne decides to build a settlement in New Zealand during the 1820's. He does it with his wife and a few faithful followers. They find the most exotic wilderness ever! All is well until he falls for the charms of a Maori chieftain's wife. His actions lead to a revenge attack.
https://www.amazon.com/Seekers-Various/dp/B0080G8HXI/?tag=2022091-20
1954
("John and Julie" is a British comedy film, starring Colin...)
"John and Julie" is a British comedy film, starring Colin Gibson, Lesley Dudley, Noelle Middleton and Moira Lister, and featuring Peter Sellers and Sid James in early screen roles.
https://www.amazon.com/John-Julie-Region-Wilfrid-Hyde-White/dp/B000OM9CO4/?tag=2022091-20
1955
(World War II action drama, set in the Mediterranean durin...)
World War II action drama, set in the Mediterranean during 1941, after two British battleships were sunk in Alexandria harbor by explosives, placed under their hull. The torpedoes were carried on underwater "chariots", operated by Italian frogmen. Gibraltar was their next target. Lieutenant Crabbe (Laurence Harvey) is assigned to deal with the new threat and protect the ships of the convoy in the bay.
https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Enemy-1958-William-Fairchild/dp/B005IXCW7I/?tag=2022091-20
1958
("Do Not Disturb" is a romantic comedy film, starring Dori...)
"Do Not Disturb" is a romantic comedy film, starring Doris Day and Rod Taylor as Janet and Mike Harper, a married couple, who relocate to England, when Mike is transferred by the company, for which he works.
https://www.amazon.com/Do-Not-Disturb-Doris-Day/dp/B000JJSJPA/?tag=2022091-20
1965
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William Fairchild was born on January 6, 1918, in Boscastle, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
William was educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, which is now known as Britannia Royal Naval College.
Beginning his career as a naval officer, William pursued writing while serving in World War II. By 1943, Fairchild had published his first book, "A Matter of Duty", under the pseudonym Edward Cranston. During the 1950's, he wrote several screenplays, that were later released by major film companies, including his "Operation Disaster" (1950), "Silent Enemy" (1958) and "Star!" (1968), which earned him the Writers Guild Award.
Other movies, for which William acted as a story or scriptwriter, included "A Song for Tomorrow" (1948), "Penny and the Pownall Case" (1948), "Morning Departure" (1950), "Outcast of the Islands" (1951), "The Net" (1953), "Passage Home" (1955), "Value for Money" (1955), "199 Park Lane" (TV-series) (1965), "Embassy" (1972) and many others.
Fairchild's directorial credits include "John and Julie" (1955), "The Extra Day" (1956), "The Four Just Men" (TV series) (1959-1960), "The Horsemasters" (1961), among others.
In addition, throughout his career, William Fairchild kept busy as a playwright. One of his theatrical pieces, "Some Other Love", was refashioned for the screen as "Do Not Disturb" (1965).
Late in life, Fairchild returned to book writing with his "Astrology for Dogs" and "Astrology for Cats". His other works included "Poor Horace", "The Swiss Arrangement", "Catsigns: A Lunar Astrological Guide for Cats and Their Owners" and others.
Also, Fairchild co-founded the Screen Writers Guild, which later became known as the Writers Guild.
(A Colt revolver and a faded manuscript, left by General G...)
1987("Do Not Disturb" is a romantic comedy film, starring Dori...)
1965(The film follows the story of the fictional ship HMS Ball...)
1952("John and Julie" is a British comedy film, starring Colin...)
1955(World War II action drama, set in the Mediterranean durin...)
1958(During a routine post-war mission, a submarine hits a for...)
1950(A Russian spy worms his way into the United States Embass...)
1972(The final scene of a film has been lost and the extras ha...)
1956(English actress Gertrude Lawrence reviews her musical car...)
1968(Philip Wayne decides to build a settlement in New Zealand...)
1954Isabel Dean, an actress, was William's ex-wife. Their marriage produced two daughters - Caroline Fairchild and Angela Fairchild.