Manning Haynes

Who was Manning Haynes?

Manning Haynes was a British film director. He was married to the screenwriter Lydia Hayward, with whom he frequently worked.

Manning Haynes’ film career as an actor began in 1918's Lead Kindly Light. Haynes switched to directing silent films in the 1920s. These included: Lawyer Quince – Director; The Constable’s Move – Director; Monkey’s Paw – Director ; Head of the Family – Director; A Will and a way – Director; Sam’s Boy – Story adapted by and Director; Monty works the wires – Director, Actor – The Man; The Ware Case and The Missing Witness. He usually billed himself as H. Manning Haynes.