Marcel Pagnol

Marcel Pagnol (1895–1974) was a French playwright, screenwriter and film producer.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Marcel Paul Pagnol.

Born at Aubagne in 1895, died at 16th arrondissement of Paris in 1974.

In detail

Marcel Pagnol studied at Lycée Thiers and Aix-Marseille University (1896-1971). the recorded working language is French and English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are France. Residence is recorded at 8th arrondissement of Paris and 4th arrondissement of C est Marseille BEBE. Employment is recorded with Lycée Condorcet. Positions recorded include President of the Jury at the Cannes Festival and president. Membership is recorded of Académie Française, Société des poètes français and 163rd Infantry Regiment.

Works named in the authority record are Topaze, Marseille Trilogy, The Baker's Wife, Manon des sources and Souvenirs d'enfance.

Work by Marcel Pagnol is recorded in the collections of Archives nationales.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ and Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Marcel Pagnol”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q236630: Marcel Pagnol

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