Screenwriter Collection

Terry Jones, script writer for Monty Python, has bought a brewery at Lyonshall, near Hereford. He is producing 100 barrels of beer weekly of his own brew called Jones Special. 27th February 1978

Nell Dunn
Nell Mary Dunn (born 1936), English playwright, screenwriter, and author pictured in London Life magazine in 1965. The daughter of Sir Philip Dunn, she was born in London and educated at a convent

Stewart and Janet Farrar in the small room at the top of their home at Swords, Ireland, where they perform magic rituals. 10th November 1982

Bruno Kastner - German stage and film actor
Bruno Kastner (18901932) - German stage and film actor, screenwriter and film producer whose career was most prominent in the 1910s and 1920s during the silent film era

John Gilbert - American actor, screenwriter and director
John Gilbert (1897-1936) - American actor, screenwriter and director. Gilbert ose to fame during the silent film era and became a popular leading man known as The Great Lover. Date: circa 1920s

"Coronation Street"creator and screenwriter Tony Warren. 4th June 1980
" Coronation Street" creator and screenwriter Tony Warren. 4th June 1980

Arthur Wimperis, composer and screenwriter
Caricature of Arthur Wimperis, composer and screenwriter, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

Photograph of J B Priestley and daughters. Captioned, Mr J B Priestley, with two of his daughters, Sylvia and Mary, taken in the garden of his house at Highgate'

Italian film director and screenwriter Mario Camerini (1895-1981), seen here on the set of his film "Ulysses" which was released in 1954. Date: circa 1953

Harold Pinter, English writer, director, political activist
Harold Pinter (1930-2008), English playwright, poet, screenwriter, actor, theatre director and left-wing political activist. Seen here giving a speech. Date: circa 1980s

Anthony Shaffer, English playwright and screenwriter
Anthony Joshua Shaffer (1926-2001), English barrister, advertising executive, novelist, playwright and screenwriter, identical twin brother of the writer and dramatist Peter Shaffer

Irving Wallace, American author and screenwriter
Irving Wallace (1916-1990), American bestselling author and screenwriter. Date: circa 1970s

Hanif Kureishi, English writer
Hanif Kureishi (b 1954), English playwright, screenwriter and filmmaker, novelist and short story writer. Date: circa 1980s

Spike Lee. Creator: Dan Springer
Spike Lee

Jiri Mucha standing by his desk in his house in Hradcany, Prague (b / w photo)
940499 Jiri Mucha standing by his desk in his house in Hradcany, Prague (b/w photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jiai Mucha (1915-91) was a Czech journalist

Jiri Mucha standing by his desk in his house in Hradcany, Prague (b / w photo)
940498 Jiri Mucha standing by his desk in his house in Hradcany, Prague (b/w photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jiai Mucha (1915-91) was a Czech journalist

Jiri Mucha sitting at his desk in his house in Hradcany, Prague (b / w photo)
940497 Jiri Mucha sitting at his desk in his house in Hradcany, Prague (b/w photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jiai Mucha (1915-91) was a Czech journalist

Roland Pertwee (15 May 1885 26 April 1963), English playwright, film and television screenwriter, director and actor. He was the father of Doctor Who actor Jon Pertwee and fellow playwright

Douglas Fairbanks, 1900s
3507474 Douglas Fairbanks, 1900s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Douglas Fairbanks (1883-1939) an American actor, screenwriter, director

Jiri Mucha lowering a key on a string so a visitor can open the doors of his house in
940495 Jiri Mucha lowering a key on a string so a visitor can open the doors of his house in Hradcany, Prague (b/w photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sergei Eisenstein (1898-1948) with Marlene Dietrich (1901-92
CHT226059 Sergei Eisenstein (1898-1948) with Marlene Dietrich (1901-92) and Joseph Sternberg (1894-1969) in 1930, from Serge Eisenstein, Reflexions d un Cineaste, published in Moscow

Jiri Mucha sitting at his desk in his house in Hradcany, Prague (b / w photo)
940496 Jiri Mucha sitting at his desk in his house in Hradcany, Prague (b/w photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jiai Mucha (1915-91) was a Czech journalist

Emma Thompson, pictured in 1988 in Manchester. Dame Emma Thompson is a British actress, screenwriter, activist, author, and comedian

Serge Gainsbourg, in UK to launch the English version of his first novel, Yevgenii Sokolov : A Parabolic Tale, Pictured at the London offices of his publishers, Virgin Books, Friday 14th November 1980

Phil Redmond, television producer and screenwriter known for creating several popular television series such as Grange Hill (BBC One, 1978?2008), Brookside (Channel 4, 1982)

Eggs for breakfast for Stewart Farrar and his wife Janet at their home at Swords, Greater Dublin, Ireland. 10th November 1982

Comedian and actor Terry Jones. 31st March 1987

Screenwriter Talbot Rothwell. 6th November 1968

Abe Polonsky who was black listed as a Communist film maker during the House Un-American Activities Committee led by Senator Joseph McCarthy

Abe Polonsky who was black listed as a Communist film maker during the House Un-American Activities Committee led by Senator Joseph McCarthy

Mabel Constanduros - English actress and screenwriter
Date: 1935

Film Director Jill Craigie in her home
Film Director Jill Craigie (1911-1999), English documentary film director, screenwriter and feminist, photographed in her home

Theo Lingen - German actor, film director and screenwriter
Theo Lingen (1903-1978) - German actor, film director and screenwriter Date: late 1940s

Mabel Constanduros (1880-1957), birth name Mabel Tilling, English actress and screenwriter, 1935. A print from the photo album Popular Personalities, issued for Piccadilly Juniors Oval Photos, 1935

Anita Loos (1888-1981), American screenwriter, playwright and author, early 20th century

Douglas Fairbanks, American film actor, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Douglas Fairbanks, American film actor, 1926. Portrait of Fairbanks (1883-1939), actor, screenwriter, director, and producer. Cigarette card with straight-line caricature, issued by John Player & Sons

Henry Alexander MacRae, Canadian film director, producer and screenwriter, 1933. MacRae (1876-1944) worked on many film serials for Universal Studios

Merian Caldwell Cooper, American aviator, adventurer, director, screenwriter and producer, 1933. Coopers (1893-1973) most famous film was the 1933 movie King Kong

Roy Del Ruth, American Hollywood film director, 1933. Ruth (1893-1961) started out as a screenwriter in 1915 writing gags for the comedian Mack Sennett, before directing motion pictures in the 1920s

Howard Estabrook, American screen writer, 1933. Estabrook (1884-1978) won an Oscar for Best Writing (Adaptation) for his screenplay for Cimarron (1931)

Beulah Marie Dix, American screen writer, 1933. Dix (1876-1970) was a prolific screenwriter in the silent movie era

Edwin J Burke, American screen writer and director, 1933
Edwin J Burke (1889-1944), American screen writer and director, 1933

Douglas Fairbanks, American actor, screenwriter, director and producer, 1933. Fairbanks (1883-1939) became noted for his swashbuckling roles in silent movies

Douglas Fairbanks, American film actor, 1934-1935
Douglas Fairbanks, American film actor, screenwriter, director and producer, 1934-1935. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

Douglas Fairbanks, (1883-1939), American Actor, 1934-1935
Douglas Fairbanks, American film actor, screenwriter, director and producer, 1934-1935. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

Actors Noel Coward Vivien Leigh and Lawrence Olivier at the premiere of the film Quadrielle 12th September 1952 Three leading lights of the acting profession pictured together at the Premiere of

Adrian Brunel, film director, with Anne Firth, actress
Adrian Brunel (1892-1958), English film director and screenwriter, who began his career during the silent movie era. Seen here at a filming location for The First of The Few

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Terry Jones, the renowned script writer for Monty Python, has recently made an unexpected move by purchasing a brewery in Lyonshall. Known for his comedic genius and wit, Jones has now ventured into the world of craft beer production. This surprising endeavor showcases his versatility and passion beyond the realm of comedy. Jones, famous for co-writing iconic Monty Python sketches and films such as "Life of Brian" and "The Holy Grail, " has always demonstrated a knack for creativity. Now, he is channeling that same imaginative energy into crafting unique flavors and experiences through his brewery. Lyonshall's new brewing venture not only adds another feather to Terry Jones' cap but also highlights his willingness to explore different artistic avenues. Just like how he fearlessly pushed boundaries with Monty Python's irreverent humor, it seems that Jones is ready to challenge traditional notions within the brewing industry. With this exciting development comes anticipation from fans worldwide who are eager to taste what Terry Jones' creative mind can concoct in liquid form. Will we see beers inspired by classic Monty Python sketches or perhaps something entirely unexpected? Only time will tell. This news also serves as a reminder that artists often possess multifaceted talents beyond their primary field. Nell Dunn once said, "Artists are just ordinary people who have extraordinary imaginations. " Terry Jones exemplifies this sentiment perfectly as he delves into yet another artistic pursuit. Joining the ranks of other notable screenwriters turned entrepreneurs like Arthur Wimperis, who successfully transitioned from writing scripts to composing music, Terry Jones proves that creativity knows no bounds. His decision to invest in Lyonshall's brewing scene demonstrates both his entrepreneurial spirit and desire to bring joy through various mediums. As we eagerly await the unveiling of Terry Jones' brews at Lyonshall Brewery, one thing remains certain: this screenwriter-turned-brewer is sure to infuse his creations with a touch of his trademark humor and originality.