Sir Anthony James Allan Havelock-Allan, 4th Baronet (28 February 1904 – 11 January 2003) was a British film producer and screenwriter whose credits included This Happy Breed, Blithe Spirit, Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, the 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet and Ryan's Daughter.
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Early life and education
Havelock-Allan was born at the family home of Blackwell Grange near Darlington, County Durham. He was the third (but second surviving) son of Allan Havelock-Allan and his first wife, Anne Julia Chaytor, daughter of Sir William Chaytor, 3rd Baronet. His grandfather was the soldier and politician Sir Henry Havelock-Allan, 1st Baronet, who was awarded the Victoria Cross during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. His father's elder brother was Sir Henry Havelock-Allan, 2nd Baronet.
He was educated at Charterhouse and schools in Switzerland.
Career
Before becoming a film producer, Havelock-Allan worked as a stockbroker, jeweller, record company executive and cabaret manager.