18 September

Born in 1914 – Jack Cardiff, English director and cinematographer.

Above: Kathleen Byron in the 1947 film, Black Narcissus, directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger and shot by Cardiff.

Also, born in 1709, English critic and poet Samuel Johnson.

The only end of writing is to enable the readers better to enjoy life, or better to endure it.

Previously on September 18, Anton Mauve and Samuel Johnson.