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Christian-Jaque

Directing

Born September 4, 1904 · Paris, France

Died July 8, 1994

Also known as Christian-Albert-François Maudet · Christian Jaque · Christian Jacque

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Biography

Christian-Jaque (byname of Christian Maudet; 4 September 1904 – 8 July 1994) was a French filmmaker. From 1954 to 1959, he was married to actress Martine Carol, who starred in several of his films, including Lucrèce Borgia (1953), Madame du Barry (1954), and Nana (1955).

Awards & recognition

  • Honorary César · 1985
  • Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 1978
  • Croix de guerre 1939–1945
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour
  • Officer of the National Order of Merit

Filmography6 titles

Wooden Crosses

1932

Fanfan la Tulipe

1952Director

The Pearls of the Crown

1937Screenplay

The Black Tulip

1964Director, Screenplay

The Dirty Game

1965Dialogue, Director

The Legend of Frenchie King

1971Director