Directing
Jean Durand
Jean Durand (1882–1946) was a French screenwriter and film director of the silent era. He was extremely prolific, working on well over two hundred films. He was married to the actress Berthe Dagmar.
Known For
Palaces · 1927Palaces
★ 10.01927
MovieDrama
Nadia de Hock breaks her engagement to another man because of her love to the marquis d'Areghi. She lives a life of pleasure until Areghi reveals he is just an adventurer who has just killed his brother. He asks her to sign a letter so he can use her as his alibi. Some time later, Areghi is attacked by Nadia's guard dogs as he tries to see her. He dies as she forgives him for the pain he caused her.
Onésime's Theatrical Debut · 1913Onésime's Theatrical Debut
★ 7.01913
MovieComedy
Onésime came down and threw himself on stage, starting into the great aria at which he excelled. We must say, in respect for the truth, that he earned what critics calls "the estimated success": Onésime, who has the voice of a barrel salesman, sings like the pulley in a well.
Tarnished Reputations · 1920Tarnished Reputations
★ 7.01920
MovieDrama
While visiting a small village, popular young artist Robert Williams meets innocent country girl Helen Sanderson and, enchanted by her beauty, induces the girl to pose for him. An attraction develops between them, but just as the portrait is completed, Robert is called back to the city. Helen fails to hear from him again and Robert's neglect draws her to the city, where she is sent to a reformatory on a false charge. Once released, she begs Judge Princeton for help and, feeling sorry for the unfortunate girl, he introduces her to playwright George Wendbourg, who adopts Helen and makes her a great actress. Seeing Helen on stage reawakens Robert's love for her and he begs her for forgiveness. After initially snubbing him, Helen relents and the two finally are reunited.
An Ideal Woman · 1929An Ideal Woman
★ 7.01929
MovieDrama
Based on a novel by José Pérez de Rozas. In Seville, Angel Caal, a Parisian businessman, escapes blindness after a car accident, thanks to the dedicated care of Mercédès, intended for the convent. They fall in love and Mercedes soon discovers the temptations of Paris.
Onésime: Calino's Inheritance · 1913Onésime: Calino's Inheritance
★ 7.01913
MovieComedy
Calino's uncle leaves him an inheritance, but only if he can uncover it hidden in his uncle's house. Detective Onésime is called in to help, and is soon tangling with some criminals after the treasure too.
Onésime Loves Animals · 1913Onésime Loves Animals
★ 9.01913
MovieComedy
Looking after his aunt and uncle's house when they're away, animal lover Onésime turns it into a hospital for sick animals.
Onésime, You'll Get Married... or Else! · 1913Onésime, You'll Get Married... or Else!
★ 8.01913
MovieComedy
Onésime becomes enamoured of a girl and sends a messenger to her on a motorcycle.
Pendaison à Jefferson City · 1911Pendaison à Jefferson City
★ 4.81911
MovieWestern
Joe is about to be hung for his crimes but he's going to reveal the whole truth first.
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