Gaston Modot

1887–1970 (age 83)

Biography

Gaston Modot stood among the pioneers of French cinema, his commanding presence on screen complemented by contributions to writing that helped shape early film narratives.

He collaborated with directors seeking new storytelling modes and left an enduring imprint on the art of the silver screen, now honored at Batignolles Cemetery.

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