About Paul Durand
Lived 1907 – 1977 (aged 69). Paul Durand was a French composer and conductor.
Paul Durand (28 January, 1907 – 25 September, 1977) was a French composer. He scored a number of films during the postwar era in France. He adapted the tune of "Bolero" for the 1950 hit song All My Love.
Selected filmography My Last Mistress (1943) La vie de plaisir (1944) Scandal on the Champs-Élysées (1949) The Girl from Maxim's (1950) No Vacation for Mr. Mayor (1951) Rasputin (1954) The Contessa's Secret (1954) Leguignon the Healer (1954) Sherlock Holmes (1954) Mademoiselle from Paris (1955) The Whole Town Accuses (1956) Paris, Palace Hotel (1956) Foreign Intrigue (1956) A Kiss for a Killer (1957) The Cow and I (1959) Le Saint mène la danse (1960) The Old Guard (1960) Ravishing (1960) Un soir sur la plage (1961) Le captif (1962)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Durand?
French composer (1907-1977)
When was Paul Durand born?
Paul Durand was born on 28 January 1907 in Sète.
When did Paul Durand die?
Paul Durand died on 21 January 1977 in Louveciennes.
What was Paul Durand's occupation?
Paul Durand was a composer and conductor.
What nationality was Paul Durand?
Paul Durand was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Durand (composer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Durand. https://biography.guide/paul-durand-composer/
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