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Jean de Limur

Directing
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
6Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 13, 1887
Birth Place: Vouhé, Charente-Maritime, France

About Jean de Limur

Jean de Limur (13 November 1887, Vouhé, Charente-Maritime – 5 June 1976, Paris) was a French film director, actor and screenwriter. His works include La Garçonne (1936) and The Letter (1929). A French army officer and a designer, he first came to the United States with his parents, Count and Countess de Limur in September 1920; their destination was Burlingame, California, where lived Jean's brother André (who married Ethel, daughter of William Henry Crocker). Source: Article "Jean de Limur" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.

Known For: Directing

Jean de Limur Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jean de Limur reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jean de Limur's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Jean de Limur's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jean de Limur Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jean de Limur's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate (1923) movie poster
★6.8

A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate: When Marie St. Clair believes she has been jilted by her artist fiance Jean, she decides to leave for Paris on her own.

A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate

1923•Drama
★6.3
The Three Must-Get-Theres (1922) movie poster
★6.3

The Three Must-Get-Theres: In this movie, Max Linder parodies the famous novel "The Three Musketeers".

The Three Must-Get-Theres

1922•Romance
★5.7
Don Quixote (1933) movie poster
★5.7

Don Quixote: Inflamed by his readings of chivalric novels, Don Quixote, a knight with a sad face, accompanied by Sancho Panza, a peas

Don Quixote

1933•Adventure
★5.0
The Arab (1924) movie poster
★5.0

The Arab: Jamil, a soldier in the Bedouin defense forces during a war between Syria and Turkey, deserts his regiment but later ret

The Arab

1924•Drama
★0.0
The Worldly Madonna (1922) movie poster
★0.0

The Worldly Madonna: Ms. Young portrays two roles. As Janet, a convent novitiate, she agrees to exchange places with her sister, Lucy, a caba

The Worldly Madonna

1922

Full Filmography

Every movie Jean de Limur has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1933 Don Quixote The Duke Average Similar →
1924 Human Desires Henri Regnier Flop Similar →
1924 The Arab Hossein Flop Similar →
1923 A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate Man in Nightclub (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1922 The Three Must-Get-Theres Roquefort Average Similar →
1922 The Worldly Madonna Toni Lorenz Flop Similar →

Jean de Limur - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jean de Limur?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jean de Limur is "A Woman of Paris: A Drama of Fate" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Jean de Limur acted in?

Jean de Limur has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jean de Limur?

Other notable films include "The Three Must-Get-Theres", "Don Quixote", and "The Arab".

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