Henri Chomette
Known for Directing
Henri Chomette (1896–1941) was a French actor, screenwriter and film director known for Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle (1928), Autour d'une enquête (1931) and Night in May (1934). During his life, Henri Chomette lived in the shadow of his brother René Clair. Nevertheless Henri preceded René in the world of cinema. Very early on, he broke with the teaching of his teachers and participated in the avant-garde movement by constructing a theory of "pure cinema", which gave great importance cutting and editing. He died on June 15, 1941 in Rabat, Morocco.
Filmography
The Great Game
1934
About an investigation
1931
Director
About an investigation
1931
Dialogue
The Shark
1930
Director
At the End of the World
1934
Director
At the End of the World
1934
Writer
Games on Reflection and Speed
1925
Director
Mind the Paint
1933
Director
Êtes-vous jalouse ?
1938
Director
Gypsy Baron
1935
Director
The Small Gap
1931
Director
The Small Gap
1931
Writer
What Do Young Films Dream About?
1924
Director
Donogoo
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Director
Five Minutes of Pure Cinema
1926
Director
Rêve éternel
1935
Director
Night in May
1934
Director
Durand versus Durand
1931
as Pianist
Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle
1928
Director