Monja Danischewsky

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Monja Danischewsky (28 April 1911 – 16 October 1994) was a British producer and writer, born in Archangel into a Russian-Jewish family who left Russia for England in 1919 and who produced and wrote the films Topkapi and Rockets Galore! (1957)[1] and others.

Monja Danischewsky
Born
Monja Danischewsky

28 April 1911
Died16 October 1994(1994-10-16) (aged 83)
OccupationFilm producer

Biography

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Early life

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Monja Danischewsky's family left Russia for Great Britain in 1919.

Career

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Monja started out with various publicity jobs, then to Ealing Studios as publicity director in 1938 and occasional writer. Monja switched to producing in 1949; and later became an independent producer The Galloping Major (1951); returned as producer/writer in mid-1950s and continued briefly after Ealing ended; Rockets Galore (1958) and The Battle of the Sexes (1959). Monja has written two books about his experiences in the film industry. Autobiography, 'White Russian, Red Face', 1966. and 'Out of my Mind', a collection of anecdotes, 1972.

Personal life

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Monja married Brenda Danischewsky (born Rattrey).They had 3 children. In later life he moved to Farnham, Surrey with his wife. He passed away there at the age of 83. Monja was known as Danny to friends and fellow filmmakers.

Filmography

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As writer

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As producer

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Published works

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  • White Russian, Red Face (Gollancz, 1966)
  • Out of My Mind (Michael Joseph, 1972)
  • short memoir by Danischewsky of Barnett Freedman, in Emma Mason (ed.), Tales of Barnett Freedman (Bread and Butter Press, 2020)

References

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  1. ^ Watts, Stephen (13 March 1960). "Busy Finch -- Sturdy 'Seat' -- Current Projects -- Hands Across the Sea". New York Times. p. X9.
  2. ^ "THE SCREEN IN REVIEW; 'The Galloping Major,' a British Comedy About Horse Racing, at 60th St. Trans-Lux". New York Times. 17 December 1951. p. 40.
  3. ^ Watts, Stephen (13 March 1960). "Busy Finch -- Sturdy 'Seat' -- Current Projects -- Hands Across the Sea". New York Times. p. X9.
  4. ^ Weiler, A.H. (19 April 1960). "Screen: Thurber Tale; Battle of the Sexes' Is British Import". New York Times. p. 40.
  5. ^ Crowther, Bosley (18 September 1964). "The Screen: Recruiting Jewel Thieves; ' Topkapi,' by Dassin, Opens at 2 Theaters". New York Times. p. 25.
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