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Henri Chomette

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Henri Chomette

Born
Died
(aged 45)
Birthplace
Paris, France
Credits
21 titles

Biography

Henri Chomette (1896–1941) was a French actor, screenwriter and film director known for Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle (1928), Autour d'une enquête (1931) and Night in May (1934). During his life, Henri Chomette lived in the shadow of his brother René Clair. Nevertheless Henri preceded René in the world of cinema. Very early on, he broke with the teaching of his teachers and participated in the avant-garde movement by constructing a theory of "pure cinema", which gave great importance cutting and editing. He died on June 15, 1941 in Rabat, Morocco.

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Known For

Acting credits 3

YearTitleRole
1978 Encyclopédie audiovisuelle du cinéma TV Self (archive footage) (1 ep)
1934 The Great Game Film
1931 Durand versus Durand Film Pianist

Crew credits 18

YearTitleJob
TBA Donogoo Film Director
1938 Êtes-vous jalouse ? Film Director
1935 Gypsy Baron Film Director
1935 Rêve éternel Film Director
1934 The Eternal Dream Film Director
1934 Night in May Film Director
1934 At the End of the World Film Director, Writer
1933 Mind the Paint Film Director
1931 The Small Gap Film Director, Writer
1931 About an investigation Film Director, Dialogue
1930 The Shark Film Director
1928 Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle Film Director
1926 Gribiche Film Assistant Director
1926 Five Minutes of Pure Cinema Film Director
1925 Games on Reflection and Speed Film Director, Director of Photography
1924 Iceland Fisherman Film Assistant Director
1924 The Midnight Chimes Film Assistant Director
1924 What Do Young Films Dream About? Film Director
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