E.V.H. Emmett

E.V.H. Emmett (18 June 1902, London - 7 June 1971, London) was a British newsreader. Though his main job was as a commentator for Gaumont British News, he was frequently used as a narrator in the films of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. He also acted as a screenwriter on "Under the Southern Cross" (1957), "Dance Hall" (1950), "Bothered by a Beard" (1945, which he also produced and directed), "The Lion Has Wings" (1939) and "Sabotage" (1936), along with additional dialogue for "Young Man's Fancy" (1940), "The Ware Case" (1938) and "Non-Stop New York" (1937).

Filmography

"Narrator unless otherwise noted."
*"Carry on Cleo" (1964)
*"Invitation to Monte Carlo" (1959)
*"Skyport" (1958)
*"Passport to Pimlico" (1949) - Newsreel Commentator (uncredited)
*"Easy Money" (1948) - Commentary
*"On Approval" (1944)
*"Get Cracking" (1943)
*"The Arsenal Stadium Mystery" (1940) - Himself
*"Civilian Front" (1940) - Commentary
*"Sailors Three" (1940)- Newsreel Commentator (uncredited)
*"For Freedom" (1940) - Ted/Commentator
*"The Lion Has Wings" (1939) - Narrator, UK version
*"Wings of the Morning" (1937) - Racing Commentator

External links

*imdb name|0256532
*http://www.screenonline.org.uk/film/id/560335/