Reminiscences of Jean Renoir : oral history, 1960.

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Reminiscences of Jean Renoir : oral history, 1960.

Experiences during World War II; impressions of Hollywood and comparison with French film industry; criticisms of film industry; "Grand Illusion"; reflections on acting, audiences, cameramen and playwrights.

Transcript: 23 leaves.

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Renoir, Jean, 1894-1979

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Renoir was born in Paris, France, Sept. 15, 1894; son of painter Auguste Renoir; became citizen of US, 1946, while retaining French citizenship; educated at Collége de Sainte-Croix, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Ecole Sainte-Marie de Monceau, Ecole Massina, Nice; graduated University of Aix-en-Provence with a degree in math and philosophy,1913; served in French cavalry, 1914-15; transferred to French Flying Corps, 1916; worked as potter and ceramicist, 1920-23; directed first film, La Fille de le̕au, 1924...

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Franklin, Robert Stephen

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