Marcel Millet (30 May 1886,

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– 20 January 1970,

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) was a

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novelist, poet and actor, who was also a libertarian activist. In May 1922 he attended the

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and signed the "Founding Proclamation of the Union of Progressive International Artists".

Acting career

He appeared in the 1941 film

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directed by

Abel Gance Abel Gance (; born Abel Eugène Alexandre Péréthon; 25 October 188910 November 1981) was a French film director, producer, writer and actor. A pioneer in the theory and practice of montage, he is best known for three major silent films: ''J'ac ...

. and the 1942 film '' Men Without Fear'' (French: Les hommes sans peur), directed by

Yvan Noé Yvan Noé (1895–1963) was a French playwright, screenwriter and film director.Driskell p.146 He was married to the actress Pierrette Caillol who sometimes performed alongside him. Selected filmography * ''Gloria'' (1931) * '' Mademoiselle Moza ...

References

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