De Rochemont, Louis, III, 1930-2001
Dates
- Existence: 1930 - 2001
Biographical History
Louis De Rochemont was a director and author. Rochemont was an American film maker famously called the father of ‘docu-drama”. He is most known for directing Windjammer (1958) (a documentary following a Norigeh Sail Training Ship Cinerama style), and helping direct Animal Farm. He was the Author of the book Cinerama Holiday (1955).
Citation:
Internet Movie Database, via WWW, July 19, 2017 (Windjammer and Animal Farm)Wikipedia, via WWW, July 19, 2017 (father of docu-drama; author of Cinerama Holiday)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
David Strohmaier collection on Cinerama
Collection of files, photographs, VHS and beta tapes, souvenirs and publicity material relating to the movie presentation system Cinerama. Tapes contain interviews with people involved with various Cinerama movies. Dated approximately 1950-2010. Bulk 1950-1965.
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