Born to a Scottish chemist, Jan Read's fascination with the cinematic art form began to take shape at a remarkably early age. It was only a matter of time before his academic pursuits would be set aside, as he made the bold decision to pursue his childhood aspirations, leaving the confines of academia behind in 1946. The allure of the silver screen proved too great to resist, and Read made his way to New York, subsequently relocating to Hollywood, where he had the opportunity to hone his skills under the guidance of the renowned filmmaker Fritz Lang, learning the intricacies of both writing and producing.
Personal Details
BornNov 18, 1917 Sydney, Australia
Biography
Career
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1964

First Men in the Moon as Screenplay
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1963

Jason and the Argonauts as Screenplay
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That Kind of Girl as Screenplay
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1958

The Haunted Strangler as Writer
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1957

The Mailbag Robbery as Story
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1953

Three Stops to Murder as Screenplay
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Both Sides of the Law as Story
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1951

White Corridors as Screenplay
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1950

The Blue Lamp as Writer