Ferdinand Zecca

Ferdinand Zecca

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Born
February 19, 1864
Died
March 23, 1947

Was a cafe concert entertainer before Charles Pathe noticed him during the Universal Exhibition, where Zecca had been assigned to Pathe's stand. After a few daysPathe asked Zecca if he would like to work in cinematography. Zecca immediately accepted the offer and rapidly became Pathe's right hand…

Cinematographer

The Strike(1904)
History of a Crime(1901)

Set Decorator

History of a Crime(1901)

Makeup Department

A Trip to Jupiter(1909)
Cuisine magnétique(1908)