About Barend Broekman
Lived 1898 – 1970 (aged 72). Barend Broekman was a film producer.
Barend Broekman (June 8, 1898 - July 8, 1970) was a Dutch film producer.
Career He was the President of Vedis Films, which had offices in New York and France.
He produced Three Waltzes (French: Les trois valses) which is a 1938 French historical musical film directed by Ludwig Berger and starring Yvonne Printemps, Pierre Fresnay and Henri Guisol. It is an operetta film, based on music by Oscar Straus. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Jean d'Eaubonne, Raymond Gabutti and Jacques Gut.
Family Barend was married to Jo Verdoner. The couple had two sons: Marcel and Robert. Born and raised in Amsterdam, Barend Broekman escaped Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II in 1942. He emigrated to Manhattan, New York with his wife and sons, and soon thereafter found work in the entertainment industry.
Barend Broekman died on July 8, 1970, at the age of 72 in London, United Kingdom.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Barend Broekman's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Barend Broekman's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Barend Broekman?
Dutch film producer
When was Barend Broekman born?
Barend Broekman was born on 8 June 1898.
When did Barend Broekman die?
Barend Broekman died on 8 July 1970.
What was Barend Broekman's occupation?
Barend Broekman was a film producer.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barend Broekman. https://biography.guide/barend-broekman/
MLA: "Barend Broekman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barend-broekman/.
Chicago: "Barend Broekman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barend-broekman/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC