René Jeanne

1887–1969 (age 82)

Biography

René Jeanne lent his pen to the burgeoning cinema of his time, crafting scripts that balanced romance and realism and collaborating with directors to bring Parisian stories to life.

Beyond his screenplays he wrote essays in defense of film as art, leaving a legacy celebrated by peers and commemorated at Père Lachaise Cemetery.

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