British film director, born in Hull, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. In 1932, after completing his law studies at Middlesex University College, he joined the Shepperton Studios clapper boy crew. Upon graduation, he chose to work as an apprentice at Shepperton Studios in the film business rather than pursuing a career in law. He was a member of the 9th Cavalry Regiment in World War II. He is best known for Doctor in the House (1954), Mad About Men (1954), Checkpoint (1956), Doctor in Love (1960) and Young and Willing (1962). He died on March 17, 2001, in London, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 86.