About André Debrie
Lived 1891 – 1967 (aged 76). André Debrie was a French businessperson.
André Victor Léon Clément Debrie (28 January 1891 - 28 May 1967) was a French manufacturer of cinema cameras, and head of Debrie from 1919.
He was the son of Joseph Jules Debrie, who founded La Société Debrie. The cameras quickly became one of the most popular movie cameras used around the world.
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Who was André Debrie?
French businessman
When was André Debrie born?
André Debrie was born on 28 January 1891.
When did André Debrie die?
André Debrie died on 28 May 1967.
What was André Debrie's occupation?
André Debrie was a businessperson.
What nationality was André Debrie?
André Debrie was French.
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