Henri Chomette
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- March 30, 1896
- Died
- June 15, 1941
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
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
Donogoo TBA
Director
Êtes-vous jalouse ? 1938
Director
Gypsy Baron 1935
Director
Rêve éternel 1935
Director
The Eternal Dream 1934
Director
- Night in May
Night in May 1934
Director
The Great Game 1934
Actor
At the End of the World 1934
Writer, Director
Mind the Paint 1933
Director
Durand versus Durand 1931
as Pianist
The Small Gap 1931
Director, Writer
About an Investigation 1931
Director, Dialogue
- The Shark
The Shark 1930
Director
- Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle
Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle 1928
Director
Gribiche 1926
Assistant Director
Five Minutes of Pure Cinema 1926
Director
Games on Reflection and Speed 1925
Director, Director of Photography
Iceland Fisherman 1924
Assistant Director
The Midnight Chimes 1924
Assistant Director
What Do Young Films Dream About? 1924
Director
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