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Charles Maigne

1879 – 1929

American screenwriter

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Lived 1879 – 1929 (aged 50). Charles Maigne was an American screenwriter, film director, film editor and director.

Charles Minnigerode Maigne (November 11, 1879 – November 28, 1929) was an American screenwriter and film director of the silent era. He wrote for 32 films between 1916 and 1928. He also directed 18 films between 1918 and 1923. He was born in Richmond, Virginia and died in San Francisco, California.

Partial filmography

The Brand of Cowardice (1916) (writer) Barbary Sheep (1917) (writer) The Rise of Jennie Cushing (1917) (writer) Prunella (1918) (writer) A Doll's House (1918) (writer) Rose of the World (1918) The Song of Songs (1918) (writer) The Firing Line (1919) (director) Redhead (1919) (director) The Indestructible Wife (1919) (director) The Copperhead (1920) (director) The Fighting Chance (1920) (director) A Cumberland Romance (1920) (director, writer) The Kentuckians (1921) (director) Hush Money (1921) (director) Received Payment (1922) (director) The Cowboy and the Lady (1922) (director) Drums of Fate (1923) (director) The Silent Partner (1923) The Isle of Lost Ships (1923) (writer) The Trail of the Lonesome Pine (1923) (director) War Paint (1926) Lovey Mary (1926) (writer)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Maigne?

American screenwriter (1879-1929)

When was Charles Maigne born?

Charles Maigne was born on 11 November 1879 in Richmond.

When did Charles Maigne die?

Charles Maigne died on 28 November 1929 in San Francisco.

What was Charles Maigne's occupation?

Charles Maigne was a screenwriter, film director, film editor and director.

What nationality was Charles Maigne?

Charles Maigne was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Maigne

· Wikidata: Q1123531

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