- Hannen Swaffer
Hannen Swaffer (1879 – 16 January 1962) was British
journalist anddrama critic .Swaffer was educated at
Stroud Green Grammar School ,Kent .He joined the "
Daily Mail " in 1902. He was editor of "Weekly Dispatch " and helped develop the "Daily Mirror " into a popular newspaper. In 1913, he initiated "Mr Gossip" for the "Daily Sketch ". He also started "Mr London" for the "Daily Graphic". He was editor of "The People ", and in 1926, became drama critic of the "Daily Express ". He joined the "Daily Herald " in 1931.Hannen Swaffer was a
socialist , but resigned form the Labour Party in 1957. He also became a spiritualist. He is said to have written almost a million words eachyear. His publications included "Northcliffe's Return" (1925), "Really Behind the Scenes" (1929), "Hannen Swaffer's Who's Who" (1929), "Adventures with Inspiration" (1929), "When Men Talk Truth" (1934), "My Greatest Story" (1945) and "What Would Nelson Do?" (1946).Swaffer appeared in the films "
Death at Broadcasting House " (1934), "Late Extra " (1935) and "Spellbound" (1941). He also appeared onThe Brains Trust programme. He died inLondon , England.External links
* [http://www.npg.org.uk/live/search/person.asp?LinkID=mp05805 Hannen Swaffer (1879–1962) portraits] in the National Portrait Gallery, London
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* [http://www.artwarefineart.com/Search/ItemDetails.asp?ItemID=162 Portrait of Hannen Swaffer (1879–1962)] byLaurence Bradshaw , FRBSReferences
* [http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/YORKSGEN/2000-05/0957434073 YORKSGEN-L Archives information]
Books
* Tom Driberg, "Swaff: Life and Times of Hannen Swaffer". Macdonald, 1974. ISBN 0-356-04369-X.
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