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- Dick Cogan was born on 27 February 1909 in Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Flying Disc Man from Mars (1950), Unknown World (1951) and Radar Men from the Moon (1952). He died on 19 December 1988 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Composer
- Actor
- Music Department
Polish-born pianist and composer, noted for his improvisational skills. A child prodigy, Romans studied at the conservatories of Leipzig and Berlin. He settled in Paris and completed his training under the tutelage of Vincent Indy. Then followed a brief, but successful, touring career as a soloist. Though trained in the classical tradition, Romans eventually specialised in jazz. He often worked with famous artists like Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, Josephine Baker and the Egyptian-born singer Dalida. Romans is best remembered for his film music, famously associated with Jacques Tati as co-composer (with Franck Barcellini) of the quirky theme for My Uncle (1958). His finest work was the delightful 'Quel Temps Fait-il a Paris' which heralds each sunrise in Monsieur Hulot's Holiday (1953). Despite his movie work and the release of several popular 'soft music' albums, Romans ended up falling on hard times. The end of the 1950's saw him heavily indebted and almost penniless. Nonetheless, he somehow managed to get financial backing for his own restaurant, the Chez Alain Romains, which opened near the Champs-Élysées, with himself as resident pianist. The venture was relatively short-lived and Romans spent his remaining years in relative obscurity.
An interesting footnote to his life exists in the form of a memoir which details his exploits as a member of the French Resistance during World War II. Romans was wounded in action on several occasions, escaped from German captivity near Treblinka and was subsequently involved in various clandestine operations. Multilingual, he was eventually appointed liaison officer/interpreter to General Alphonse Juin commanding the French Expeditionary Corps during the Italian Campaign.- Cinematographer
- Production Manager
- Camera and Electrical Department
Kurt Grigoleit was born on 17 January 1924 in Essen, Germany. He was a cinematographer and production manager, known for Interpol (1963), I Deal in Danger (1966) and Freddy und der Millionär (1961). He was married to Elisabeth Müller. He died on 19 December 1988 in Luzern, Switzerland.- Jean Busby was born on 23 February 1908 in Hamilton, Scotland, UK. She was married to Matt Busby. She died on 19 December 1988 in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
- Jerzy Szczawinski was born on 12 November 1917 in Ruda k/Wielunia, Government General of Warsaw, German Empire [now Ruda, Wielunski, Lódzkie, Poland]. He died on 19 December 1988 in Katowice, Katowickie, Polish People's Republic.
- Hilja Valtonen was born on 30 September 1897 in Heinävesi, Finland. She was a writer, known for Vaimoke (1936), Neiti Talonmies (1955) and Varaventtiili (1942). She was married to Fredrik Valtonen. She died on 19 December 1988 in Imatra, Finland.
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Julia Drapal was born on 28 February 1917 in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]. She was an actress, known for A Night in Venice (1953), Tingeltangel (1971) and Hallo - Hotel Sacher... Portier! (1973). She died on 19 December 1988 in Vienna, Austria.- Robert Bernstein was born on 23 May 1919 in Manhattan, New York, USA. Robert was a writer, known for DBX (2016). Robert died on 19 December 1988 in Delray Beach, Florida, USA.