Henry Roussel
French silent film actor, director and screenwriter
About Henry Roussel
Lived 1875 – 1946 (aged 70). Henry Roussel was a French film director, screenwriter, actor, film actor and director.
Henry Roussel (; 1875–1946), also known as Henry Roussell, was a French silent film actor, film director and screenwriter best known for his silent films of the 1910s and 1920s.
He starred in well over 40 films between 1912 and 1939.
Selected filmography The Last Pardon (1913) The Cameo (1913) The Gaieties of the Squadron (1913) The Corsican Brothers (1917) L'Ame du bronze (1918) The Soul of Bronze (1921) Imperial Violets (1924) (Violettes Impériales) The Promised Land (1925) The Farewell Waltz (1928) Les Nouveaux Messieurs (1929) Fun in the Barracks (1932) Imperial Violets (1932) Orange Blossom (1932) Arlette and Her Fathers (1934) The Squadron's Baby (1935) Imperial Violets (1952, original story)
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Who was Henry Roussel?
French silent film actor, director and screenwriter (1875–1946)
When was Henry Roussel born?
Henry Roussel was born on 17 November 1875 in 1st arrondissement of Paris.
When did Henry Roussel die?
Henry Roussel died on 13 February 1946 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.
What was Henry Roussel's occupation?
Henry Roussel was a film director, screenwriter, actor, film actor and director.
What nationality was Henry Roussel?
Henry Roussel was French.
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