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Abel Gance

Born October 25, 1889 Died November 10, 1981 (Age 92)Paris, France111 Credits

Abel Gance (October 25, 1889 – November 10, 1981) was a French film director, producer, writer and actor. A pioneer in the theory and practice of montage, he is best known for three major silent films: J'accuse (1919), La Roue (1923), and Napoléon (1927). He was born in Paris in 1889. In 1909, he acted in his first film. He also wrote scenarios, and often sold them to Gaumont. During this period he was diagnosed wit…

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Abel Gance

Born October 25, 1889 Died November 10, 1981 (Age 92)Paris, France111 Credits

Abel Gance (October 25, 1889 – November 10, 1981) was a French film director, producer, writer and actor. A pioneer in the theory and practice of montage, he is best known for three major silent films: J'accuse (1919), La Roue (1923), and Napoléon (1927). He was born in Paris in 1889. In 1909, he acted in his first film. He also wrote scenarios, and often sold them to Gaumont. During this period he was diagnosed wit…