Jacques Lemare

Jacques Lemare

Cinematographer. Born 14 December 1912 in 7th arrondissement of Paris. Died 2 June 1988.

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Born
14 December 1912, 7th arrondissement of Paris
Died
2 June 1988

Biography

Jacques Lemare (1912–1988) was a French cinematographer and camera operator. Born Gaston Auguste Jacques Lemare in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, he began his career in the late 1930s as a camera operator on several films, including Jean Renoir’s The Rules of the Game (1939).

He later worked as director of photography on numerous French feature films and television productions from the 1940s to the 1960s. Among his credits are 125 rue Montmartre (1959) and The Hands of Orlac (1960). He was married to Gilberte Emma Darricades.

Films and series

Beyond what we have reviewed, Jacques Lemare is known for 125 rue Montmartre (1959).