Download or read book Maurice Tourneur written by Harry Waldman and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2008-10-30 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maurice Tourneur (1876-1961), the French and American director, actor, and theatrical manager, is the focus of this work. He began in France during the years 1912-1914, and then spent 1914-1926 in New Jersey and Hollywood, directing more than 50 films, using his French interests and talents to help shape the industry, and bringing "stylization" to the screen.