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René Clair

René Clair
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René Clair, born René-Lucien Chomette, was a French filmmaker and writer. He first established his reputation in the 1920s as a director of silent films which often featured fantasy comedy themes.

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  1. Dorothy GishMarch 11, 1898 – June 4, 1968
  2. Fridrikh ErmlerMay 1, 1898 – July 12, 1967
  3. John GriersonApril 26, 1898 – February 19, 1972
  4. Ninette de ValoisJune 6, 1898 – March 8, 2001
  5. René Clair (this page)November 11, 1898 – March 15, 1981
  6. Rudolph MatéJanuary 21, 1898 – October 27, 1964

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