Background
Catling, Darrel Charles was born on January 10, 1909 in London. Son of Frank and Clare Ethel Kate (Smith) Catling.
Catling, Darrel Charles was born on January 10, 1909 in London. Son of Frank and Clare Ethel Kate (Smith) Catling.
Educated private tutors.
Film director Gaumont British Films, London, 1935-1952, Elstree, 1953-1955. Film director Realist Film Unit, London, 1952-1953, Impact Telefilms, London, 1955-1960, Linfilms, London, 1960-1961, Royalty House Productions, London, 1962-1967, Eothen Films, Elstree, 1967-1968, Stewart Films, London, 1969-1970. Freelance film director, London, since 1970.
Films include: Into the Blue.
Colour in Clay; Morning Paper. Trouble at Townsend; Dusty Bates.
Under the Frozen Falls. The Cat Gang; Material Evidence.
Winged Citadel.
Served with Home Guard, 1943-1945. Fellow Royal Photograph Society. Member British Academy Film and television Arts (honorary), British Film Institute, Cinema and television Veterans, Directors Guild Great British Associate editor Cine-Technician, 1941-1944.
Married Agatha Helen Cowie, October 10, 1936. Children– Psyche Patricia, Fiona Helen, Glen Boyd, Briony.