Brian Desmond Hurst
(1895-1986)

Died aged c. 91

Brian Desmond Hurst (12 February 1895 – 26 September 1986) was a Belfast-born film director. With over thirty films in his filmography, Hurst has been hailed as Northern Ireland's best film director. He is perhaps best known for the 1951 A Christmas Carol adaptation Scrooge.

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Commemorated on 2 plaques

Brian Desmond Hurst 1895-1986 film director born in the original 23 Ribble Street near this site

23 Ribble Street, Belfast, United Kingdom where they was born near (1895)

Brian Desmond Hurst 1895 - 1986 Film Director Scrooge, 1951 born in Ribble Street East Belfast

152-154 Holywood Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom where they was born near (1895)