Jean Benoît-Lévy Trailers
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Jean Benoît-Lévy was a French film director, producer, and writer, recognized as a pioneer in educational and documentary filmmaking. Throughout his career, he directed over 400 films, focusing on social issues, public health, dance, and art. Notable works include La Maternelle (1933) and La Mort du Cygne (1937). His films often addressed societal themes, contributing significantly to French cinema's development in the early 20th century.
Most Popular Jean Benoît-Lévy Trailers
Total trailers found: 21
01 January 1922
Jean Benoît-Lévy & Jean Epstein's inventive documentary about the life of Louis Pasteur, a French chemist and one of the most important figures of medical microbiology, blends biographical drama with scientific recreations of his experiments, using Pasteur's actual instruments.
15 September 1933
When her father files bankruptcy and then dies, Rose's fiancé jilts her; she takes a job as a maid in a Montmartre kindergarten with 150 poor children.
17 October 1936
Helene is based on Helene Wilfur, a novel by Vicki (Grand Hotel) Baum. Madeleine Renaud essays the title role, a young medical student in love with aspiring musician Pierre Regnier (Jean-Lous Barrault).
21 July 1938
"Altitude 3.200" asks the question and provides the premise of what would happen if a group of young people----poor, rich, discontented, bored--- were given an idyllic community in which to live.
14 December 1939
Antoine Vautier is a failed actor. A director hires Christian, Antoine's son, for a film. He immediately becomes a star.
27 May 1930
A French documentary short.
27 May 1930
A French documentary short.
27 May 1930
A French documentary short.
31 December 1930
Jean-Pierre is in love with Jeannette, the sister of his friend Paul. Although he is a good student, he has to quit school and work to help out his poor mother.
31 December 1934
Filmed in French Morocco, Itto's dialogue is spoken primarily in the tribal Chleuh language. The jingoistic story concerns a series of clashes between French occupational forces and a rebellious Chleuh chieftain.
08 March 1929
On his way out of a wedding, a young boy named Peachskin finds a jewel by chance. Bringing it back to its owner, she becomes his benefactress in the years that pass.
25 November 1937
As its title indicates, La Mort du Cygne is set in the special world of the ballet. Young dance student Rose Souris idolizes her teacher-role-model Mademoiselle Beaupré, and will do anything to help Mademoiselle Beaupré further herself.
01 January 1952
Poor girl sells matches with brief flickering flame reflecting her span of life & dreams.
01 January 1927
A man has lunch with his son and tells him about the dangers of syphilis, through the example of a group of three friends.
27 May 1930
A French documentary short.
05 October 1932
A lost short film directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy.
