Powell, Dilys (1901–1995)
Powell, Dilys (1901–1995)
English film critic. Born Dilys Elizabeth Powell, July 20, 1901, in London, England; died June 3, 1995, in London; attended Somerville College, Oxford; m. Humfry Payne (classical archeologist, director of British School of Athens), 1926 (died 1936); m. Leonard Russell (literary editor for The Sunday Times), 1943.
Outspoken and powerful film critic, began work at The Sunday Times (1928) and remained with newspaper for 40 years; also wrote reviews for Punch (1979–92); compilations include The Golden Screen (1989) and The Dilys Powell Film Reader (1991); wrote The Traveler's Journey Is Done (1943), after 1st husband's sudden death, and published The Villa Ariadne (1973). Awarded Commander of British Empire (CBE, 1974).
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