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Henri Decoin

Directing Born Mar 18, 1890 Died Jul 4, 1969 Paris, France 93 credits

Biography

Henri Decoin was a French film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 50 films between 1933 and 1964. Decoin also worked as a sports journalist for several publications, including L'Auto, L'Intransigeant, and Paris-Soir. He published his first book, Quinze Combats, in 1926, which was influenced by Dadaism. Decoin's background also includes competitive swimming and water polo, as well as military service as a pilot during World War I. He is known for his work in the film industry, with over 60 credits.

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Career

Career overview

Henri Decoin was a French film director and screenwriter who directed a significant number of films between 1933 and 1964. He was active in the film industry for over three decades, during which he worked on numerous projects. Decoin's directing career spanned more than 30 years, resulting in a substantial body of work.

Decoin's filmography includes a large number of titles, with over 50 films to his credit. He worked in various genres, although specific details about his film projects are not provided. Decoin's experience in the film industry was extensive, with a career that spanned multiple decades.

Decoin's background in sports and journalism likely influenced his work in the film industry. Prior to becoming a director, he worked as a sports journalist for several publications, including L'Auto, L'Intransigeant, and Paris-Soir. Decoin's early life and career demonstrate a diverse range of interests and pursuits, which may have contributed to his success as a film director.

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Career timeline

Danielle Darrieux : Il est poli d'être gai !
Jean Marais, le mal rouge et or
Pariahs of Glory · DirectorPariahs of Glory · WriterLicense to Kill · Director
Casablanca, Nest of Spies · Director
Where the Truth Lies · WriterWhere the Truth Lies · DirectorThe Iron Mask · Director
The Pavements of Paris · Director
Love and the Frenchwoman · DirectorThe Cat Shows Her Claws · DirectorThe Cat Shows Her Claws · WriterTender and Violent Elisabeth · WriterTender and Violent Elisabeth · Director
Atomic Agent · DirectorToo Late to Love · DirectorToo Late to Love · Writer
The Cat · Director
Anyone Can Kill Me · DirectorAnyone Can Kill Me · ScreenplayToo Many Lovers · DirectorBurning Fuse · DirectorBurning Fuse · Writer
CinépanoramaAn Evening at the Music Hall · DirectorAn Evening at the Music Hall · Writer
Razzia · DirectorRazzia · WriterThe Affair of the Poisons · DirectorThe Affair of the Poisons · Writer
One Step to Eternity · ScreenplayOne Step to Eternity · DirectorThe Secrets of the Bed · DirectorThe Secrets of the Bed · ScreenplayThe Scheming Women · Director
Inside a Girls' Dormitory · DirectorInside a Girls' Dormitory · WriterThe Lovers of Toledo · Director
The Truth About Bebe Donge · Director
Clara de Montargis · WriterClara de Montargis · DirectorLove and DesireLove and Desire · DirectorLove and Desire · Screenplay
Paris Incident · Director
Between Eleven and Midnight · DirectorBetween Eleven and Midnight · AdaptationPortrait of a Murderer · ScreenplayAt the Grand Balcony · Director
Monelle · Director
Clockface Cafe · DirectorClockface Cafe · ScreenplayNot Guilty · DirectorThe Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean · Director
Devil's Daughter · DirectorDevil's Daughter · Writer
The London Man · DirectorThe London Man · WriterI Am with You · Director
Strangers in the House · DirectorAnnette and the Blonde Woman · ScreenplayLove Marriage · DirectorThe Benefactor · Director
Her First Affair · DirectorHer First Affair · Screenplay
Beating Heart · Director
Return at Dawn · WriterReturn at Dawn · Director
Abused Confidence · WriterAbused Confidence · DirectorThe Virgin Bride · Director
Port Arthur · WriterPort Arthur · Writer
The Green Domino · DirectorKing of the Camargue · Writer
Toboggan · ScreenplayToboggan · DirectorPoliche · Writer

Full filmography

  • Danielle Darrieux : Il est poli d'être gai ! (2019) as Self (archive footage)
  • Jean Marais, le mal rouge et or (2006) as Self (archive footage)
  • Pariahs of Glory (1964) Director
  • Pariahs of Glory (1964) Writer
  • License to Kill (1964) Director
  • Casablanca, Nest of Spies (1963) Director
  • Where the Truth Lies (1962) Writer
  • Where the Truth Lies (1962) Director
  • The Iron Mask (1962) Director
  • The Pavements of Paris (1961) Director
  • Love and the Frenchwoman (1960) Director
  • The Cat Shows Her Claws (1960) Director
  • The Cat Shows Her Claws (1960) Writer
  • Tender and Violent Elisabeth (1960) Writer
  • Tender and Violent Elisabeth (1960) Director
  • Atomic Agent (1959) Director
  • Too Late to Love (1959) Director
  • Too Late to Love (1959) Writer
  • The Cat (1958) Director
  • Anyone Can Kill Me (1957) Director
  • Anyone Can Kill Me (1957) Screenplay
  • Too Many Lovers (1957) Director
  • Burning Fuse (1957) Director
  • Burning Fuse (1957) Writer
  • Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
  • An Evening at the Music Hall (1956) Director
  • An Evening at the Music Hall (1956) Writer
  • Razzia (1955) Director
  • Razzia (1955) Writer
  • The Affair of the Poisons (1955) Director
  • The Affair of the Poisons (1955) Writer
  • One Step to Eternity (1954) Screenplay
  • One Step to Eternity (1954) Director
  • The Secrets of the Bed (1954) Director
  • The Secrets of the Bed (1954) Screenplay
  • The Scheming Women (1954) Director
  • The Scheming Women (1954) Screenplay
  • Inside a Girls' Dormitory (1953) Director
  • Inside a Girls' Dormitory (1953) Writer
  • The Lovers of Toledo (1953) Director
  • The Truth About Bebe Donge (1952) Director
  • Clara de Montargis (1951) Writer
  • Clara de Montargis (1951) Director
  • Love and Desire (1951) as Self, the director (uncredited)
  • Love and Desire (1951) Director
  • Love and Desire (1951) Screenplay
  • Paris Incident (1950) Director
  • Between Eleven and Midnight (1949) Director
  • Between Eleven and Midnight (1949) Adaptation
  • Portrait of a Murderer (1949) Screenplay
  • At the Grand Balcony (1949) Director
  • Monelle (1948) Director
  • Clockface Cafe (1947) Director
  • Clockface Cafe (1947) Screenplay
  • Not Guilty (1947) Director
  • The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean (1947) Director
  • Devil's Daughter (1946) Director
  • Devil's Daughter (1946) Writer
  • The London Man (1943) Director
  • The London Man (1943) Writer
  • I Am with You (1943) Director
  • Strangers in the House (1942) Director
  • Annette and the Blonde Woman (1942) Screenplay
  • Love Marriage (1942) Director
  • The Benefactor (1942) Director
  • Her First Affair (1941) Director
  • Her First Affair (1941) Screenplay
  • Beating Heart (1940) Director
  • Return at Dawn (1938) Writer
  • Return at Dawn (1938) Director
  • Abused Confidence (1937) Writer
  • Abused Confidence (1937) Director
  • The Virgin Bride (1937) Director
  • Port Arthur (1936) Writer
  • Port Arthur (1936) Writer
  • The Green Domino (1935) Director
  • King of the Camargue (1935) Writer
  • Toboggan (1934) Screenplay
  • Toboggan (1934) Director
  • Poliche (1934) Writer
  • The Oil Sharks (1933) Dialogue
  • The Oil Sharks (1933) Director
  • I Will Love You Always (1933) Director
  • I Will Love You Always (1933) Dialogue
  • I Will Love You Always (1933) Adaptation
  • The Blue Ones of the Sky (1933) Writer
  • The Blue Ones of the Sky (1933) Director
  • Sailor's Song (1932) Writer
  • Dragnet Night (1931) Writer
  • The Unknown Singer (1931) Screenplay
  • La ronde infernale (1928) Writer
  • The Race for Love (1925) Screenplay
  • The Unknown Singer Original Film Writer