Charles Novi

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Charles Novi
BornJune 30, 1887
Milan, Italy
DiedApril 1966 (aged 78)
Mexico City, Mexico
Occupation Art director
Years active1936-1944

Charles Novi (June 30, 1887 April 1966) was an American art director. He was nominated an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film The Desert Song . [1]

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References

  1. "The 17th Academy Awards (1945) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-14.