About

Known credits:
20
Birthday:
1896-03-30
Place of birth:
Paris, France
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Henri Chomette

Overview

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.

Known for

Acting
1931 Durand versus Durand Actor Pianist N/A
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Directing
1938 Êtes-vous jalouse ? Directing Director 59
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1935 Gypsy Baron Directing Director N/A
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1935 Rêve éternel Directing Director N/A
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1934 Night in May Directing Director N/A
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1934 At the End of the World Directing Director N/A
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1933 Mind the Paint Directing Director N/A
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1931 The small gap Directing Director N/A
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1931 About an investigation Directing Director N/A
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1930 The Shark Directing Director N/A
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1928 Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle Directing Director N/A
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1926 Gribiche Directing Assistant Director 59
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1926 Five Minutes of Pure Cinema Directing Director 59
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1925 Games on Reflection and Speed Directing Director 59
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1924 Iceland Fishermen Directing Assistant Director 59
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1924 The Midnight Chimes Directing Assistant Director N/A
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1924 What Do Young Films Dream About? Directing Director 59
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Writing
1934 At the End of the World Writing Writer N/A
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1931 About an investigation Writing Dialogue N/A
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Camera
1925 Games on Reflection and Speed Camera Director of Photography 59
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