The Honourable Anthony Asquith was a respected English film director. Born in London, he was the son of Herbert Henry Asquith, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War I, and Margot Asquith. Within his family he was known as 'Puffin'. His first successful film was "Pygmalion" (1938) based on the George Bernard Shaw play. It featured Leslie Howard and Wendy Hiller. His later films included "The Winslow Boy" (1948), … Wikipedia
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Asquith was born in London in 1902. He grew up in a political household - his father was Liberal Prime Minister from 1908-1916 - and his mother was a noted society figure who provided him with his well-known nickname, 'Puffin'. He was educated at Winche www.screenonline.org.uk/people/id/447391/index.html
