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André Hugon

André Hugon (17 December 1886 – 22 August 1960) was a French film director, screenwriter and film producer best known for his silent films from 1913 onwards, particularly of the 1920s and into sound. Hugon was born in Algiers in 1886 which at the time was part of France. He directed some 90 films between 1913 and 1952.

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Name
André Hugon
Born
17 December 1886
Birthplace
Algiers, French Algeria
Died
22 August 1960
Place of death
Urval, Dordogne, France
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter
Nationality
France
Languages
French

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André Hugon (17 December 1886 – 22 August 1960) was a French film director, screenwriter and film producer best known for his silent films from 1913 onwards, particularly of the 1920s and into sound. Hugon was born in Algiers in 1886 which at the time was part of France. He directed some 90 films between 1913 and 1952.

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