Jean Gehret

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Jean Gehret
Born10 January 1900
Geneva, Switzerland
Died24 May 1956 (1956-05-25) (aged 56)
Paris, France
Occupation(s)Actor, Director

Jean Gehret (10 January 1900, Geneva, Switzerland - 24 May 1956, Paris, France) was an actor and director, appearing in a few films directed by Jean Renoir, including La Chienne (1931) and Madame Bovary (1933).

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1931 La Chienne Monsieur Dugodet
1932 Baleydier Bloch
1932 Night at the Crossroads Emile Michonnet
1932 Boudu Saved from Drowning Vigour
1932Moune et son notaireLe docteur Belotte
1933Cent mille francs pour un baiserBourdin
1934 Madame Bovary Minor RoleUncredited
1935 Crime and Punishment Uncredited
1943Adieu LéonardUncredited, (final film role)
1947 Clockface Café Director
1949 Summer Storm Director
1949TabusseDirector
1950Le Crime des justesDirector
1953 The Lottery of Happiness Director


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