Henri Decoin
Encyclopedia
Henri Decoin was a French film director
and screenwriter
. He directed 50 films between 1933
and 1964
. He was also a swimmer who competed for France in the men's 400 metre freestyle event at the 1908 Summer Olympics
and the water polo tournament
at the 1912 Summer Olympics
.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
. He directed 50 films between 1933
1933 in film
-Events:* March 2 - King Kong premieres in New York City.* June 6 - The first drive-in theater opens, in Camden, New Jersey.* British Film Institute founded....
and 1964
1964 in film
The year 1964 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* January 29 - The film Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is released....
. He was also a swimmer who competed for France in the men's 400 metre freestyle event at the 1908 Summer Olympics
1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the IV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in 1908 in London, England, United Kingdom. These games were originally scheduled to be held in Rome. At the time they were the fifth modern Olympic games...
and the water polo tournament
Water polo at the 1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, saw the fourth water polo tournament at Olympics. All games took place in the newly built swimming stadium in Djurgårdsbrunnsviken from July 7 to July 16, 1912.-Medal summary:...
at the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
.
Selected filmography
- The Green DominoThe Green DominoThe Green Domino is a 1935 French/German drama film directed by Henri Decoin and Herbert Selpin, based on play by Erich Ebermayer. It tells the story of a rich heiress who falls in love with an art critic after his wife has been murdered...
(1935) - She Returned at DawnRetour à l'aubeRetour à l'aube is a 1938 French drama film starring Danielle Darrieux, and was directed by Henri Decoin, who co-wrote screenplay with Vicki Baum and Pierre Wolff. The music score is by Paul Misraki...
(1938) - Abused ConfidenceAbused ConfidenceAbused Confidence is a 1938 French drama film directed by Henri Decoin, and starring Danielle Darrieux and Charles Vanel.It tells the story of a female law student, who pretends to be the daughter of famous historian to be adopted by him.- Cast :...
(1938) - Beating HeartBeating Heart (1940 film)Beating Heart is a 1940 French film directed by Henri Decoin, and starring Danielle Darrieux and Claude Dauphin.It tells the story of a young woman escaping from reform school, who tries to steal foreign ambassador's watch but falls in love with the diplomat.The film was remade as Heartbeat , with...
(1940) - Her First AffairPremier rendez-vousPremier rendez-vous is a 1941 French comedy film starring Danielle Darrieux, and was directed by Henri Decoin, who co-wrote screenplay with Michel Duran. During the Nazi occupation, the film was made by Continental Films at Paris Studios Cinéma. It tells the romantic story of an orphan girl, who...
(1941) - Les Amants du pont Saint-JeanLes Amants du pont Saint-JeanLes Amants du pont Saint-Jean is a 1947 French film directed by Henri Decoin. It was entered into the 1947 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Nadine Alari - Augusta* Odette Barencey - Amélie* Pauline Carton - Tante Marguerite* Marc Cassot - Pilou...
(1947) - Au grand balconAu grand balconAu grand balcon is a 1949 French drama film directed by Henri Decoin. It was entered into the 1949 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Pierre Fresnay - Carbot* Georges Marchal - Jean Fabien* Félix Oudart - Garandoux...
(1949) - The Truth About Bebe DongeLa Vérité sur Bébé DongeLa Vérité sur Bébé Donge is a 1952 French film directed Henri Decoin, and starring Danielle Darrieux and Jean Gabin. It tells the analysis of a couple's marriage that broke, based on the novel by Georges Simenon.-External links:* at filmsdefrance.com...
(1952) - Dortoir des grandesDortoir des grandesDortoir des grandes , is a French crime drama film from 1954, directed by Henri Decoin, written by François Chalais, starring Jean Marais and Louis de Funès...
(1953) - One Step to Eternity (1954)
- Les IntrigantesLes IntrigantesLes Intrigantes , is a French crime drama film from 1954, directed by Henri Decoin, written by François Boyer, starring Raymond Rouleau and Louis de Funès.- Cast :* Raymond Rouleau : Paul Rémi, the director of theatre...
(1954) - The Case of Poisons (1955)
- Pourquoi viens-tu si tard?Pourquoi viens-tu si tard?Pourquoi viens-tu si tard? is a 1959 French drama film directed by Henri Decoin who co-wrote screenplay with Pierre Roustang, Albert Valentin and Michel Audiard...
(1959)