Jean de Marguenat (2 May 1893 – 16 April 1956) was a French screenwriter and film director. He directed nineteen films including the 1937 British musical The Street Singer (1937).[1]

Jean de Marguenat
Born2 May 1893
Died16 April 1956
Paris, France
Other namesJean Richard André de Marguenat
Occupation(s)Director, Writer
Years active1931–1949 (film)

Earlier in his life de Marguenat was an amateur auto racer, attempting a AAA Championship car race at the Atlantic City Speedway in New Jersey in 1926. He failed to qualify.[2]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ De Lafayette p.270
  2. ^ "Count de Marguenat". www.champcarstats.com. Retrieved 2024-01-27.

Bibliography

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  • De Lafayette, Maximillien. Hollywood Femmes Fatales and Ladies of Film Noir, Volume 1.
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