Ferdinand Zecca

Born: 1864-02-19

Ferdinand Zecca (19 February 1864 – 23 March 1947) was a pioneer French film director, film producer, actor and screenwriter. He worked primarily for the Pathé company, first in artistic endeavors then in administration of the internationally based company.


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Paris Nineteen Hundred

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1948-02-25

Nicole Védrès' chronicle of Paris from 1900 to 1914 is brought to life through the use of...

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El hombre que quiso ser Segundo

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2014-11-30

The extraordinary life of cinema pioneer Segundo de Chomón.

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History of a Crime

as uncredited
Released: 1901-04-11

A convicted criminal dreams about his past the night before his execution.

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Cinematógrafo 1900

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1979-11-25

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How Monsieur Takes His Bath

as uncredited
Released: 1903-04-03

A hapless man tries to get undressed only to find himself magically layered in even more clothes.

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Marvellous Reversing

as uncredited
Released: 1905-09-18

A trick film using the reverse effect.

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Conquering the Skies

as uncredited
Released: 1901-07-23

A man flies his plane "Fend l'Air" over Paris.

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The Marvelous Hen

as Magician
Released: 1902-01-02

A magician performs tricks with a chicken and eggs.

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Glamor Hornsby

as School Girl #3
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A retired Nintendo champion comes to terms with his broken Nintendo Entertainment System in...

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An Idyll Under a Tunnel

as uncredited
Released: 1903-08-19

To the modern viewer, it may seem peculiar that there are several movies in which a man sneaks a...

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Rigadin in the Balkans

as uncredited
Released: 1913-04-18

Charles Prince, his gift of a posy spurned in favor of a rival's expensive ring, goes to enlist...

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