Gerard Fairlie
Writing · Screenplay · Writer · Novel
Born Nov 1, 1899 · London, England, UK
Active 1933–1983 · Awards: Croix de guerre 1914–1918
Francis Gerard Luis Fairlie was a Scottish writer and scriptwriter on whom 'Sapper' supposedly based the character of Bulldog Drummond. Ian Fleming stated that James Bond was influenced partially by the Drummond character.
Filmography
Charlie Chan in Shanghai (1935) — ScreenplayDeadlier Than the Male (1967) — CharactersTroubled Waters (1936) — WriterSome Girls Do (1969) — CharactersConspirator (1949) — AdaptationBulldog Drummond Escapes (1937) — Theatre PlayThe Big Noise (1936) — WriterLazybones (1935) — AdaptationBulldog Jack (1935) — ScreenplayLonely Road (1936) — WriterBrown on Resolution (1935) — WriterCalling Bulldog Drummond (1951) — Screenplay · StoryA Shot in the Dark (1933) — NovelThe Ace of Spades (1935) — AdaptationChick (1936) — WriterOpen All Night (1934) — WriterThe Lad (1935) — Writer