About Don Napy
Lived 1909 – 1962 (aged 52–53). Don Napy was an Argentine screenwriter, film director, journalist and director.
Don Napy (1909–1962) was an Argentine screenwriter and film director. He was born in Argentina as Luis Napoleón Duclout.
After working as a journalist, he moved into the film industry. He made his directorial debut in 1950 and made five films over the following three years including The Path to Crime (1951).
He also narrated the 1954 travelogue Buenos Aires in Relief - the first Argentine 3D film.
Selected filmography
Director The Path to Crime (1951)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Napy?
Argentine film director
When was Don Napy born?
Don Napy was born in 1909 in Argentina.
When did Don Napy die?
Don Napy died on 11 July 1962.
What was Don Napy's occupation?
Don Napy was a screenwriter, film director, journalist and director.
What nationality was Don Napy?
Don Napy was Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Napy. https://biography.guide/don-napy/
MLA: "Don Napy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-napy/.
Chicago: "Don Napy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-napy/.
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