| Jean de Marguenat | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 May 1893 Paris, France |
| Died | 16 April 1956 Paris, France |
| Other names | Jean Richard André de Marguenat |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Writer |
| Years active | 1931–1949 (film) |
Jean de Marguenat (2 May 1893 – 16 April 1956) was a French screenwriter and film director. He directed nineteen films including the 1937 British musical The Street Singer (1937).
Earlier in his life de Marguenat was an amateur auto racer, attempting a AAA Championship car race at the Atlantic City Speedway in New Jersey in 1926. He failed to qualify.
Selected filmography
- Miche (1932)
- The Red Robe (1933)
- Prince Jean (1934)
- Adémaï in the Middle Ages (1935)
- The Street Singer (1937)
- Happy Days (1941)
- Behold Beatrice (1944)
References
- De Lafayette p.270
- "Count de Marguenat". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
Bibliography
- De Lafayette, Maximillien. Hollywood Femmes Fatales and Ladies of Film Noir, Volume 1.