About
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.
Filmography
Father of the Family1951 · Director
The Rock Pool1949 · Director
Ebb-tide1948 · Director
Development of the Rabbit1944 · Director
Kew and Me1944 · Director
Memories1944 · Director
Tongues and Tails1944 · Director
Polly All Alone1944 · Director
The Life History of the Onion1943 · Director
History of the English Language1943 · Director
Development of the English Town1943 · Director
The Life Cycle of the Pin Mould1943 · Director
Double Thread1943 · Director
The Life Cycle of the Newt1942 · Director, Editor
U-Boat in the Pond1942 · Director
On The Heath1942 · Director
On The Moor1942 · Director
Over The Downs1942 · Director
Climbers1942 · Director
Down Somerset Way1942 · Director