Spencer's life years 1889–1977
ACTOR, FILM DIRECTOR, SCREENWRITER, COMPOSER, EDITOR
He had a difficult childhood: divorce and death of parents, workhouse, and school for orphans. Until the age of 26, he read poorly and little, almost never wrote, played the violin with his left hand, and then retrained his right hand.
He created films without a clear plan, often began shooting, having only a vague idea of the final result.