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Jacques Tourneur

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Filmmaker

The Resume

    (November 12, 1904-December 19, 1977)
    Born in Paris, France
    Became an American citizen in 1919
    Directed feature films ‘Cat People’ (1942), ‘I Walked With a Zombie’ (1943), ‘The Leopard Man’ (1943), ‘Out of the Past’ (1947), ‘Berlin Express’ (1948), ‘Stars in My Crown’ (1950), ‘Night of the Demon’ (1957) and ‘City Under the Sea’ (1965)
    Directed an episode of ‘Bonanza’ (1960) and ‘The Twilight Zone’ (1964)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was arrested for getting drunk at a ‘gin party’ in 1928.
    He believed in the supernatural and met several witches.
    The famous horror films he made for Val Lewton overshadow his later achievements.
    He notoriously accepted almost any script, no matter how mediocre.
    He was so self-effacing, he had trouble promoting himself and his talents.
    Most of his money was gone by 1971.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His parents threatened him with a monster called ‘the Thunderman’ when he misbehaved.
    His mother avoided being seen with him when he grew up because he made her look old.
    He is known for his moody, understated horror films.
    He was soft-spoken and patient with actors.
    His amateur paintings were admired by Henry Miller.
    He held onto his French culture his entire life.

Credit: Georgina


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 20 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 32 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying