About
Henri Chomette (1896–1941) was a French actor, screenwriter and film director known for Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle (1928), Autour d'une enquête (1931) and Night in May (1934). During his life, Henri Chomette lived in the shadow of his brother René Clair. Nevertheless Henri preceded René in the world of cinema. Very early on, he broke with the teaching of his teachers and participated in the avant-garde movement by constructing a theory of "pure cinema", which gave great importance cutting and editing. He died on June 15, 1941 in Rabat, Morocco.
Filmography
Êtes-vous jalouse ?1938 · Director
Gypsy Baron1935 · Director
Rêve éternel1935 · Director
Night in May1934 · Director
At the End of the World1934 · Director, Writer
Mind the Paint1933 · Director
The Small Gap1931 · Director, Writer
About an investigation1931 · Director, Dialogue
The Shark1930 · Director
Le chauffeur de Mademoiselle1928 · Director
Gribiche1926 · Assistant Director
Five Minutes of Pure Cinema1926 · Director
Games on Reflection and Speed1925 · Director, Director of Photography
Iceland Fisherman1924 · Assistant Director
The Midnight Chimes1924 · Assistant Director
What Do Young Films Dream About?1924 · Director