Henri Ménessier
1882–1948 (age 66)
Biography
Henri Ménessier wrote for the screen with a keen sense of pacing and emotion, crafting drafts that gave actors and directors the language to bring stories to life. His screenwriting blended wit, sensitivity, and insight into human character, contributing to the evolving world of film during the early 20th century.
He died in 1948 and rests at Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery, where his work continues to live in archived scripts and in the memories of those inspired by his storytelling.