Harry Watt
Biography
Raymond Egerton Harry Watt (18 October 1906 – 2 April 1987) was a Scottish documentary and feature film director, who began his career working for John Grierson and Robert Flaherty. His 1959 film The Siege of Pinchgut was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival. He was born in Edinburgh, the son of the Scottish Liberal MP Harry Watt. He studied at Edinburgh University but failed to complete his degree. He enlisted in the Merchant Navy and worked in a number of industrial jobs.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Interviewee
Documentary about the British film studio. First appeared on the BBC television programme Omnibus.
Movie - 1978, 2h 15m • as Self
American documentary film-maker George C. Stoney visits the Aran Islands to try and unravel some of the myths surrounding a film that had engrossed him as a youngster - Robert Flaherty's famous documentary "Man of Aran" released in 1934.
Movie - 1938, 2h 15m • as Commentator
A documentary examining the industries of Scotland, new and old.