Directing
Mary Field
- Born
- Jan 1, 1896 · Aged 72
- Died
- Dec 23, 1968
- Place of birth
- Wimbledon, London, England, UK
- Gender
- Female
- Movie credits
- 0
- TV credits
- 0
- Directing credits
- 105
Also known as (2)
- Agnes Mary Field
- Mrs Gerald Hankin
Biography
British director and screen writer, she is not to be confused with the American actress of the same name. Mary Field is best known for directing short educational and nature films. Field became the series director of Secrets of Nature in 1929. Previously a history teacher, she joined the film industry as an historical consultant in 1925, working for British Instructional Films. Although she had no training in science or filmmaking, Field quickly proved herself to be a first-class film director, developing a unique style that fused education and instruction. Field insisted that nature films…