Edgar Anstey [SEP] place of death
Edgar Anstey
Edgar Anstey (16 February 1907 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England – 26 September 1987 in London, England), was a leading British documentary film-maker.
Anstey was educated at Watford Grammar School for Boys and Birkbeck College. He spent a few years as a civil servant before starting in 1930 at The Empire Marketing Board's film unit, under the direction of John Grierson. In 1949, he joined the British Transport Films unit, which he headed until 1974. He was nominated for the Short
" and "Listen to Britain". Other films he edited during the war include the Harry Watt film "Target for Tonight".
Following the death of Humphrey Jennings in 1950, McAllister began working for the British Transport Films unit, under Edgar Anstey. With Anstey's encouragement, McAllister began working as a producer, resulting in films such as the humorous "I Am a Litter Basket" (1959). He also narrated many of the films that he produced.
Death.
McAllister died in the Law