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Segundo de Chomón

Segundo de Chomón

Director & actor · born 16 October 1871 · Teruel, Aragón, Spain

Segundo de Chomón became involved in film through his coloring workshop in Barcelona, Spain. From October 1902 to March 1903, he collaborated with Pathé, adding color to some of their films in Barcelona. He began shooting films for Macaya & Marro in 1905; then, in the summer of 1906, he moved to Paris where he became a trick film specialist for Pathé. The body of work he created over five years was outstanding. De Chomón created fantastical narratives embellished with ingenious effects, gorgeous color, innovative hand-drawn, and puppet animation; tricks of the eye that surprise and delight, and startling turns of surreal imagination. De Chomón carried on as a filmmaker, specializing in trick effects, working for Pathé, Itala and others.

Where to start: The Mysterious Armour (2025).

As director 95

As actor 3

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Segundo de Chomón movie?

By viewer score, The Mysterious Armour (2025) at 7.0/10.

What are Segundo de Chomón’s most popular movies?

The Bewitched House, The Electric Hotel, The Electric Hotel.

How many movies has Segundo de Chomón made?

98 films on TMDB, 95 as director, 3 as actor.

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