About Guy du Fresnay
Lived 1877 – 1937 (aged 59). Guy du Fresnay was a French film director, screenwriter, writer and silent film.
Guy Du Fresnay (; 1877-1937) was a French writer and silent film director best known for his silent films of the late 1910s and early 1920s. He was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1919.
He is the descendant of French writer Maria Du Fresnay and of French knight Ange Du Fresnay as well as the ancestor of French essayist and economist Philippe Du Fresnay.
Biography He started as a writer, then became a scenarist and film director.
He worked notably for the Gaumont Film Company.
Filmography Démon du foyer, Le (1912) Jardin du pirate, Le (1918) Cathédrale merveilleuse, La (1918) De la coupe aux lèvres (1920) Ami des montagnes, L''' (1920)Ailes s'ouvrent, Les (1921)Margot (1922) Frou-Frou'' (1923)
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Who was Guy du Fresnay?
writer, scenarist, movie director (1877–1937)
When was Guy du Fresnay born?
Guy du Fresnay was born on 23 November 1877 in 9th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Guy du Fresnay die?
Guy du Fresnay died on 20 September 1937 in Marrakech.
What was Guy du Fresnay's occupation?
Guy du Fresnay was a film director, screenwriter, writer and silent film.
What nationality was Guy du Fresnay?
Guy du Fresnay was French.
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