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Achard Marcel
(1899—1974)

Marcel Achard was a prolific writer of French plays and screenplays. In theater, he is best remembered for his numerous "boulevard" comedies. Prior to becoming a writer, Achard worked as a teacher and a reporter. From 1958-59, he ran the Cannes Film Festival. He also presided over the Venice Festival in 1960. In 1959, he joined the French Academy and began writing screenplays.

Monaco, 1976, R. Dolgeles, M. Achard and G. Bauer