Curt Courant

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Biography

Curt Courant (11 May 1899 – 20 April 1968) was a German-American cinematographer whose work includes more than 100 German and international films from the silent and early sound eras. Courant worked in several European countries, collaborating with figures such as Fritz Lang, Alfred Hitchcock and Charlie Chaplin. As he was of Jewish ancestry, Courant was forced to leave Germany in 1933 and go into exile following the Nazi takeover of power.

Career Overview

Curt Courant has 64 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Signature works include Monsieur Verdoux, Daybreak, La Bête Humaine. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Camera
Gender
male
Known Credits
64
Birth Date
1899-05-11 00:00:00
Birth Place
Berlin, Germany

Known For

Frequent Collaborators

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