David Eady (film director) explained

David Eady (April 22, 1924 – April 5, 2009) was a British film director and producer.^[1] Born in London, he was the son of Sir Wilfred Eady (of the Eady Levy).^{[2] [1]} His films include documentaries, dramas (often second features) and children's films.^[2] He received a BAFTA nomination for his short film Play Safe (1978), and an Oscar nomination was given to the short he co-directed with Geoffrey Boothby, Bridge of Time (1950).^{[3] [4]}

Filmography

• Bridge of Time (1950)
• Three Cases of Murder (1955)
• The Heart Within (1957)
• The Man Who Liked Funerals (1959)
• In the Wake of a Stranger (1959)
• The Crowning Touch (1959)
• Zoo Baby (1960)
• Faces in the Dark (1960)
• The Verdict (1964)
• Operation Third Form (1966)
• Scramble (1970)
• Betcher! (1971)
• Anoop and the Elephant (1972)
• Hide and Seek (1972)
• Where's Johnny? (1974)
• The Hostages (1975)
• Play Safe (1978)
• Danger on Dartmoor (1980)

Notes and References

1. Web site: David Eady. https://web.archive.org/web/20160312024503/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba00a5153. dead. 12 March 2016. BFI.
2. Book: The Encyclopedia of British Film: Fourth edition. Brian. McFarlane. Anthony. Slide. 16 May 2016. Manchester University Press. 9781526111968. Google Books.
3. Web site: David Eady. 11 May 2012. www.bafta.org.
4. Web site: The 25th Academy Awards | 1953. Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.