Maurice de Féraudy

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Maurice de Féraudy

Maurice de Féraudy (born in Joinville-le-Pont on December 3, 1859 – died in Paris May 12, 1932) was a French songwriter, stage and film director, and actor at the Comédie-Française. He was the father of actor Jacques de Féraudy.

Life and career

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Selected filmography

References

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