Émile-Bernard Donatien (1887–1955) was a French actor, writer,

set designer Scenic design, also known as stage design or set design, is the creation of scenery for theatrical productions including plays and musicals. The term can also be applied to film and television productions, where it may be referred to as prod ...

and film director. Born Emile Wessbecher to Alsatian parents in Paris, he was often credited simply as Donatien. He retired from cinema in 1932, devoting himself to sculpting and painting. He was married to the actress Lucienne Legrand with whom he frequently worked.Rège p.331

Selected filmography

* '' I Have Killed'' (1924) * '' Princess Lulu'' (1925) * '' Nantas'' (1925) * '' My Priest Among the Rich'' (1925) * '' Simone'' (1926) * '' My Priest Among the Poor'' (1926) * '' Florine, la fleur du Valois'' (1927) * '' The Martyrdom of Saint Maxence'' (1928) * '' Miss Edith, Duchess'' (1929) * '' My Priest Among the Rich'' (1932)

References

Bibliography

* Rège, Philippe. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009.

External links

* 1887 births 1955 deaths French male film actors Male actors from Paris French art directors Film directors from Paris 20th-century French male actors {{France-film-bio-stub