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Donovan Parsons(1888-1980)

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Donovan Parsons was born on 24 December 1888 in Chichester, Sussex, England, UK. He was a writer, known for F. P. 1 Doesn't Answer (1933), The Brat (1930) and East Lynne on the Western Front (1931). He was married to Alice May Hollom. He died on 9 January 1980 in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK.
BornDecember 24, 1888
DiedJanuary 9, 1980(91)
BornDecember 24, 1888
DiedJanuary 9, 1980(91)
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Jill Esmond, Leslie Fenton, and Conrad Veidt in F. P. 1 Doesn't Answer (1933)
F. P. 1 Doesn't Answer
6.1
  • Writer
  • 1933
Betty Balfour in The Brat (1930)
The Brat
6.4
  • Writer
  • 1930
Escott Davies and Herbert Mundin in East Lynne on the Western Front (1931)
East Lynne on the Western Front
  • Writer
  • 1931
Elstree Calling (1930)
Elstree Calling
4.9
  • Music Department(lyrics)
  • 1930

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Writer



  • Jill Esmond, Leslie Fenton, and Conrad Veidt in F. P. 1 Doesn't Answer (1933)
    F. P. 1 Doesn't Answer
    6.1
    • writer
    • 1933
  • Escott Davies and Herbert Mundin in East Lynne on the Western Front (1931)
    East Lynne on the Western Front
    • Writer
    • 1931
  • Betty Balfour in The Brat (1930)
    The Brat
    6.4
    • Writer
    • 1930

Music Department



  • Elstree Calling (1930)
    Elstree Calling
    4.9
    • songwriter: lyrics
    • 1930

Soundtrack



  • Jill Esmond, Leslie Fenton, and Conrad Veidt in F. P. 1 Doesn't Answer (1933)
    F. P. 1 Doesn't Answer
    6.1
    • lyrics: "Where the Lighthouse Shines Across the Bay"
    • 1933
  • Earl Burtnett and His Biltmore Hotel Orchestra (1928)
    Earl Burtnett and His Biltmore Hotel Orchestra
    5.0
    Short
    • lyrics: "I Fell Head Over Heels in Love" (uncredited)
    • 1928

Personal details

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  • Born
    • December 24, 1888
    • Chichester, Sussex, England, UK
  • Died
    • January 9, 1980
    • Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK
  • Spouse
    • Alice May HollomDecember 25, 1917 - September 30, 1971 (her death)
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    • 1 Article

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    Father: Albert Edward Parsons; Mother: Gertrude Annie Alcock.

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