Don Napy
Don Napy (1909–1962) was an Argentine screenwriter and film director. He was born in Argentina as Luis Napoleón Duclout. After working as a journalist, he moved into the film industry.
Also recorded as Luis Napoleón Duclout · Luis Napoleon Duclout
Don Napy
- Name
- Don Napy
- Born
- 7 September 1909
- Birthplace
- Argentina
- Died
- 11 July 1962 (age 52)
- Occupation
- Screenwriter, Director
- Languages
- Spanish
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Don Napy (1909–1962) was an Argentine screenwriter and film director. He was born in Argentina as Luis Napoleón Duclout. After working as a journalist, he moved into the film industry.
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He made his directorial debut in 1950 and made five films over the following three years including The Path to Crime (1951). He also narrated the 1954 travelogue Buenos Aires in Relief - the first Argentine 3D film.
• Name — Don Napy • Born — 7 September 1909 • Birthplace — Argentina • Died — 11 July 1962 (age 52) • Other Names — Luis Napoleón Duclout • Occupation — Screenwriter, Director • Years Active — 1936-1954 (film) Don Napy (1909–1962) was an Argentine screenwriter and film director. He was born in Argentina as Luis Napoleón Duclout. After working as a journalist, he moved into the film industry. He made his directorial debut in 1950 and made five films over the following three years including The Path to Crime (1951). He also narrated the 1954 travelogue Buenos Aires in Relief - the first Argentine 3D film.
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• The Path to Crime (1951)
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