Anthony Pelissier: Anthony Pelissier. Director: Encore. London-born Anthony Pelissier was the son of actress Fay Compton and producer H.G. Pelissier. He became an actor in the 1930s, but soon realized that he was more inclined to making films than appearing in them. In 1937 he got his first screenwriting credit, and remained in that field until his directorial debut in 1949. Though his career as a director was short--only five years--his films...
Known For: Encore (Director(segment Winter Cruise)), The History of Mr. Polly (Director(as Anthony Pélissier)), The Rocking Horse Winner (Director(as Anthony Pélissier)), The Man Who Stroked Cats (Director)