About Robert Hennion
Lived 1898 – 1984 (aged 85–86). Robert Hennion was a French film director.
Robert Hennion (17 February 1898 – 18 January 1984) was a French film director. He began his career as an assistant to Maurice de Canonge, and built a career directing primarily comedies.
Assistant director 1939 : Thérèse Martin de Maurice de Canonge 1946 : Les Trois Tambours de Maurice de Canonge 1946 : Mission spéciale de Maurice de Canonge
Director 1947: Ploum, ploum, tra-la-la or De porte en porte 1948: Et dix de der ! 1948: Memories Are Not for Sale 1950: The Atomic Monsieur Placido 1951: L'Alsace d'hier et de demain (short film, black and white documentary)
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Who was Robert Hennion?
French film director (1898-1984)
When was Robert Hennion born?
Robert Hennion was born in 1898 in Colombes.
When did Robert Hennion die?
Robert Hennion died on 18 January 1984 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Robert Hennion's occupation?
Robert Hennion was a film director.
What nationality was Robert Hennion?
Robert Hennion was French.
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