Derek Twist

Derek Norman Twist (26 May 1905 – 15 August 1979) was a British screenwriter, film editor and director. He was sometimes credited as Derek N. Twist. During the 1930s he worked at British Gaumont.

Twist was born in Paddington area of London on 26 May 1905 to Cecil and Catherine Twist; his father was a solicitor.

He was married to actress and stage director Vida Hope until her death in a road accident in December 1963.