Title: Young man in movieland /
Authors: Read, Jan
Publisher: Scarecrow Press,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Read, Jan; Screenwriters Great Britain Biography.; Screenwriters United States Biography; Motion picture industry United States; Motion picture industry Great Britain; Television writers Biography.
Abstract: "Young Man in Movieland is the autobiography of Jan Read, who grew up in a quiet Scottish town and seemed destined to follow in his father's footsteps. Instead of pursuing a career in chemistry, however, Read's passion for the camera and a bit of luck led him in a completely different direction.