Born in Birmingham, England. Novelist and screnwriter whose novel Croquette was made into a film by Louis Mercanton at Films de France in 1927. Maschwitz was a British novelist, screenwriter and lyricist who received his formal education at two prestigious English schools, Repton and Cambridge University. He began appearing on the British stage and in 1926 joined the BBC. He also worked in British films, with credits such as GOOD NIGHT, VIENNA (1932), DEATH AT BROADCASTING HOUSE (1934), ROYAL CAVALCADE (1935), LAND WITHOUT MUSIC (1936), CAFE COLETTE (1937). In 1939, he signed an MGM contract and was brought to Hollywood. His work for MGM included writing the screenplays for such films as GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS and BALALAIKA (from his play) (both 1939). The advent of WW2 found Maschwitz serving in the Briish Intelligence Service. Later he joined the 21st Army Group, serving with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After his discharge from the Armed Forces, he returned to his first love -- writing musical comedy shows. He also contributed to the films THE TRUE GLORY (1945, uncredited), and LITTLE RED MONKEY (1955). In 1958, after his musical comedy successes he rejoined the BBC as head of Light Entertainment - Television, but left in 1963 to join ITV (Independent Televison Network). Perhaps best known for his collaboration with fellow British lyricist Jack Strachey, and American composer Harry Link, Maschwitz wrote the lyrics to the popular songs "These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)" and "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square". Maschwitz's first marriage, to actress Hermione Gingold (1897 - 1967) in 1926, ended in divorce in 1940. That same year he married Phyllis Gordon. He died in London in 1969.  Nominated for Writing (Screenplay) 1939: GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS (w. R.C. Sherriff & Claudine West) 1 nomination