Émile-Bernard Donatien (1887–1955) was a French actor, writer, set designer and film director. Born Emile Wessbecher to Alsatian parents in Paris, he was often credited simply as Donatien. He retired from cinema in 1932, devoting himself to sculpting and painting. He was married to the actress Lucienne Legrand with whom he frequently worked.[1]
Émile-Bernard Donatien | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 June 1887 Paris, France |
| Died | 8 November 1955 Appoigny, France |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, director |
| Years active | 1919–1932 (film) |
Selected filmography edit
- I Have Killed (1924)
- Princess Lulu (1925)
- Nantas (1925)
- My Priest Among the Rich (1925)
- Simone (1926)
- My Priest Among the Poor (1926)
- Florine, la fleur du Valois (1927)
- The Martyrdom of Saint Maxence (1928)
- Miss Edith, Duchess (1929)
- My Priest Among the Rich (1932)
References edit
- ^ Rège p.331
Bibliography edit
- Rège, Philippe. Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1. Scarecrow Press, 2009.
External links edit
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