About Jean Vallée
Lived 1899 – 1979 (aged 79). Jean Vallée was a French film director and screenwriter.
Jean Vallée (20 January 1899 – 19 July 1979) was a French film director, screenwriter and ran an art-house cinema theater L'Œil de Paris. He was credited for directing the first two French films in color.
Filmography Jeunes filles à marier (1935) - first colour feature shot in France La Terre qui meurt (1936) - second French colour feature-length film The Men Without Names (1937) Troubled Heart (1938) Les surprises d'une nuit de noces (1952) L'étrange amazone (1953)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jean Vallée?
French film director (1899-1979)
When was Jean Vallée born?
Jean Vallée was born on 20 July 1899 in Mondeville.
When did Jean Vallée die?
Jean Vallée died on 19 July 1979 in Antibes.
What was Jean Vallée's occupation?
Jean Vallée was a film director and screenwriter.
What nationality was Jean Vallée?
Jean Vallée was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jean Vallée (director)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jean Vallée. https://biography.guide/jean-vallee-film-director/
MLA: "Jean Vallée." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jean-vallee-film-director/.
Chicago: "Jean Vallée." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jean-vallee-film-director/.
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