Campbell Dixon
George William Campbell Dixon | |
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| Born | December 10, 1895 Ouse, Tasmania, Australia |
| Died | May 25, 1960 (aged 64) London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, publicist, playwright |
| Years active | 1910s–1960 |
| Known for | Film criticism for The Daily Telegraph; president of the Critics' Circle (1950) |
George William Campbell Dixon (born 10 December 1895 in Ouse, Tasmania – died 25 May 1960 in London) was a journalist, publicist, and playwright of Australian-British descent. His career included positions at Hobart's The Mercury, Melbourne's The Argus and The Herald, as well as London's Daily Mail. Beginning in 1931 and continuing until his passing, he directed the film criticism section for The Daily Telegraph. In 1950, he held the role of president of the Critics' Circle.
Several of Dixon's theatrical works served as inspiration for screenplays such as Isle of Escape (1930), under the direction of Howard Bretherton; Secret Agent (1936), helmed by Alfred Hitchcock; and, according to reports, Freedom Radio (1941), which was directed by Anthony Asquith.