by Sandra Brennan
biography
Marcel Achard was a prolific writer of French plays and screenplays. In theater, he is best remembered for his numerous "boulevard" comedies. Prior to becoming a writer, Achard worked as a teacher and a reporter. From 1958-59, he ran the Cannes Film Festival. He also presided over the Venice Festival in 1960. In 1959, he joined the French Academy and began writing screenplays.
| Title | Year | Editors' Rating | User Rating | |
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A Shot in the Dark
Play Author |
1964 | |||
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Patate
Play Author |
1964 | |||
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La Femme et le Pantin
Screenwriter |
1959 | |||
Madame de...
Screenwriter |
1953 | |||
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La Valse De Paris
Director |
1950 | |||
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Jean De La Lune
Director |
1948 | |||
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Meet Me at Dawn
Play Author |
1947 | |||
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Petrus
Play Author |
1946 | |||
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Three Hours
Screenwriter |
1944 | |||
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Alibi
Screen Story |
1943 | |||
The Heart of a Nation
Screenwriter |
1943 | |||
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Under Secret Orders
Screenwriter |
1943 | |||
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The Alibi
Screenwriter |
1939 | |||
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Noix De Coco
Play Author |
1938 | |||
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Gribouille
Screen Story, Screenwriter |
1937 | |||
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Folies Bergere
Director |
1935 | |||
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Une Etoile Disparait
Screenwriter |
1932 | |||
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Jean de la Lune
Play Author, Screenwriter |
1931 | |||
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Mistigri
Play Author, Screen Story |
1931 | |||
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Une Nuit A L'Hotel
Dialogue Writer |
1931 | |||
Entr'acte
Actor |
1924 |
