Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast
Biography
Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast (May 6, 1897 – March 17, 1968) was an Argentine-French screenwriter and director. Born in Buenos Aires to a family of French aristocratic origins, he moved to the United States in 1922 and settled in Hollywood. D'Abbadie d'Arrast began his film career as a technical advisor to Charlie Chaplin and made his directorial debut in 1927. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Story for the film Laughter (1930), sharing the nomination with Donald Ogden Stewart and Douglas Z. Doty. His directorial works include A Gentleman of Paris (1927), Serenade (1927), and Topaze (1933). D'Abbadie d'Arrast's films are noted for their sophisticated humor and exploration of social themes, contributing to the development of early sound cinema.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
18
Gender
Male
Birthday
1897-05-06 (127 years old)
Place of Birth
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Acting

1923

A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate as Man in Nightclub (uncredited)
Crew

1934

It Happened in Spain Director

1934

It Happened in Spain Screenplay

1933

Topaze Director

1931

Left Bank Story

1930

Laughter Director

1930

Laughter Screenplay

1930

Laughter Story

1928

Dry Martini Director

1928

The Magnificent Flirt Director

1927

A Gentleman of Paris Director

1927

Service for Ladies Director

1927

Serenade Director

1925

The Gold Rush Assistant Director