Betty E. Box
Production
- Born
- September 25, 1915 · Beckenham, Kent, England, UK
- Died
- January 15, 1999 (age 83)
Betty E. Box (full name Betty Evelyn Box) was a prolific producer of British films, mainly comedies, between 1946 and the early 1970s, working mainly for Pinewood Studios and often together with director Ralph Thomas.
Originally a commercial artist, she started producing documentaries during World War II for her filmmaker brother Sydney Box's company Verity Films. In 1946 she was followed her brother to Gainsborough Pictures, where she produced several features before the company closed in 1949. She then moved to Rank's Pinewood Studios, where she and Ralph Thomas made some 30 films together. All in all, she produced 47 features and was awarded an OBE in 1958.
Known for
Benji the Hunted
June 5, 1987
Deadlier Than the Male
February 12, 1967
For the Love of Benji
June 10, 1977
So Long at the Fair
May 31, 1950
The 39 Steps
March 13, 1959
The Upturned Glass
June 17, 1947
Doctor in the House
March 23, 1954
Some Girls Do
January 23, 1969
Miranda
April 6, 1948
Doctor at Sea
July 12, 1955
Hot Enough for June
March 10, 1964
Doctor at Large
March 26, 1957
Behind the camera49
- 1987Benji the Hunted Original Music Composer
- 1977For the Love of Benji Original Music Composer
- 1974Percy's Progress Producer
- 1973The Love Ban Producer
- 1971Percy Producer
- 1970Doctor in Trouble Producer
- 1969Some Girls Do Producer
- 1968Nobody Runs Forever Producer
- 1967Deadlier Than the Male Producer
- 1966Doctor in Clover Producer