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Jan Read. Writer: Jason and the Argonauts. Son of a Scottish chemist, Jan Read developed a love of the movies from an early age. In 1946 he abandoned academia to follow his boyhood dreams, moving first to New York and then Hollywood, where he worked with Fritz Lang to learn the ropes as both a writer and producer.
- Jan Read
- November 29, 2012
- November 18, 1917
Dec 5, 2012 · Jan Read, who has died aged 95, was a scientist, a film and television writer and a wine expert. He lived much of his life in Scotland and his many achievements included working on the classic...
- The Herald Staff
Dec 11, 2012 · Jan Read was a successful scriptwriter, who wrote the sword-and-sandals adventure Jason and the Argonauts, helped create Dixon of Dock Green and played a key role in persuading the BBC to make...
One of the most significant film industry figures to hail from St Andrews is the scriptwriter Jan Read, who was born in St Andrews in 1917.
Jan Read was a man with many talents. He did secret research work during the Second World War. He wrote the scripts for dozens of films and television shows. He helped to shape the popular perception.
Jan Read | History Today. My Dear Don Jorge. Jan Read describes how, between 1830 and 1840, two very different English travellers each produced a vivid account of Spanish scenes and personalities. A True League: Portugal and Britain. In 1373, writes Jan Read, King Edward III signed an alliance with Portugal which has lasted ever since.
The Moors in Spain and Portugal. Jan Read. 3.60. 5 ratings2 reviews. 268 pages, Hardcover. First published January 1, 1974. Book details & editions.
