James Hilton
(1900-1954)
novelist and scriptwriter
Died aged c. 54
Wikidata WikipediaJames Hilton (9 September 1900 – 20 December 1954) was an English novelist and screenwriter. He is best remembered for his novels Lost Horizon, Goodbye, Mr. Chips and Random Harvest, as well as co-writing screenplays for the films Camille (1936) and Mrs. Miniver (1942), the latter earning him an Academy Award.
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Commemorated on 4 plaques
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James Hilton 1900-1954 novelist and scriptwriter lived here
42 Oak Hill Gardens, Woodford Green, Waltham Forest, IG8, London, United Kingdom where they lived
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James Hilton 1900-1954 The noted author and scriptwriter lived here from 1906-1921, and as a boy attended Sir George Monoux Grammar School. His most memorable works include Goodbye Mr Chips, Lost Horizon and Random Harvest
16 College Road, Walthamstow, E17, London, United Kingdom where they lived (1906-1921)
James Hilton 1900-1954 novelist, screenwriter, creator of Goodbye Mr Chips and Lost Horizon
Wilkinson Road, Leigh, United Kingdom where they was born (1900)
James Hilton 1900-1954 [full inscription unknown]
Town Hall, Wigan, United Kingdom where they was near