Frank Launder, a multifaceted individual with a background in both civil service and repertory acting, embarked on a career as a scriptwriter in the late 1920s. His early endeavors yielded a string of classics, including the iconic "The Lady Vanishes" released in 1938 and the equally notable "Night Train to Munich" in 1940. This marked the beginning of a long-standing collaboration with fellow writer and director Sidney Gilliat, with whom he would go on to write, direct, and produce an impressive portfolio of over 40 films.
Together, Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat forged a reputation for themselves in the world of cinema, with their most notable and enduring creations being the beloved St. Trinian's films, among many other notable works.
