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- Birth nameChristian Albert François Maudet
- Christian-Jaque was born on September 4, 1904 in Paris, France. He was a director and writer, known for Fanfan la Tulipe (1952), If All the Guys in the World... (1956) and The Pearls of the Crown (1937). He was married to Denise Morlot, Laurence Martine Christol, Martine Carol, Renée Faure, Simone Renant and Germaine Spy. He died on July 8, 1994 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
- SpousesDenise Morlot(May 4, 1992 - July 8, 1994) (his death)Laurence Martine Christol(November 24, 1961 - October 2, 1983) (her death)Martine Carol(July 15, 1954 - May 13, 1959) (divorced)Renée Faure(February 18, 1947 - July 15, 1953) (divorced)Simone Renant(June 19, 1940 - May 11, 1944) (divorced)Germaine Spy(February 3, 1931 - July 12, 1938) (divorced)
- Former journalist
- Started as an art director and production designer in the 1920's. Turned to writing and direction in the 30's. Best known for Fanfan la Tulipe (1952), which helped Gerard Philippe to stardom.
- Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume One, 1890-1945". Pages 128-131. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1987.
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