Segundo de Chomón

Segundo de Chomón
Born Segundo Víctor Aurelio Chomón y Ruiz
October 17, 1871(1871-10-17)
Teruel, Spain
Died May 2, 1929(1929-05-02) (aged 57)
Paris, France
Years active 1902–1927

Segundo Víctor Aurelio Chomón y Ruiz (17 October 1871 in Teruel - 2 May 1929) was a pioneering Spanish film director. He produced many short films in France while working for Pathé Frères and has been compared to Georges Méliès, due to his frequent camera tricks and optical illusions.

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