MAURICE TOURNEUR

 

From Who's Who on the Screen (1920)

One of the screens most artistic directors is Maurice Tourneur, who was born in Paris, France, where lie also received his education. After a stage career of about fifteen years Mr. Tourneur transferred his talents to the screen where he has directed for Eclaiir, World, Paramount and Artcraft as well as his own productions, such pictures as "Trilby," "The Whip," "The Poor Little Rich Girl," "The Blue Bird," "Barbary Sheep," "Rose of the World," "Sporting Life," "Prunella," "Woman," "The White Heather," "The Life Line," "Treasure Island," "Victory" and many others. Although it seems paradoxical he finds his work in the studio as entrancing that his work is his hobby. Mr. Tourneur is a member of the Associated Producers, one of the foremost production organizations in the industry.

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