Don Napy (1909–1962) was an Argentine screenwriter and film director. He was born in Argentina as Luis Napoleón Duclout.
Don Napy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 September 1909 |
| Died | 11 July 1962 (age 52) |
| Other names | Luis Napoleón Duclout |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, Director |
| Years active | 1936-1954 (film) |
After working as a journalist, he moved into the film industry. He made his directorial debut in 1950 and made five films over the following three years including The Path to Crime (1951).[1]
He also narrated the 1954 travelogue Buenos Aires in Relief - the first Argentine 3D film.[2]
Selected filmography
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edit- The Path to Crime (1951)
References
edit- ^ Elena & Lopez p.169
- ^ "Buenos Aires en relieve - Primera película Argentina en 3D estrenada en 1954, de Don Napy". YouTube.
Bibliography
edit- Elena, Alberto & Lopez, Marina Diaz. The Cinema of Latin America. Columbia University Press, 2013.
External links
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