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Alex Benno is a Actor, Director and Scriptwriter Néerlandais born on 2 november 1873 at Oberhausen (German)

Alex Benno

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Nationality Pays-bas
Birth 2 november 1873 at Oberhausen (German)
Death 2 april 1952 (at 78 years) at Haarlem (Pays-bas)

Alex Benno (2 November 1873 – 2 April 1952) was a Dutch film actor, screenwriter and director of the silent era. He appeared in 15 films between 1913 and 1920.

Usually with

Maurits Binger
Maurits Binger
(16 films)
Annie Bos
Annie Bos
(16 films)
Jan van Dommelen
Jan van Dommelen
(14 films)
Louis Chrispijn sr.
Louis Chrispijn sr.
(9 films)
Willem van der Veer
Willem van der Veer
(8 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Alex Benno (27 films)

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Actor

Major Frans
Major Frans (1916)

Directed by Maurits Binger
Origin Pays-bas
Actors Annie Bos, Lily Bouwmeester, Willem van der Veer, Louis Chrispijn sr., Paula de Waart, Christine van Meeteren
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Wealthy John von Zwenken (Louis H. Chrispijn) lives with his daughter and son-in-law in a castle named De Werve. One day, he returns from hunting and is informed that a new child has been welcomed in the family. Disappointed and ashamed that the child is a girl, John introduces her to his friends and staff as a boy. Shortly after the delivery, the mother dies and the baby is left in John's hands. Twelve years later, young Frans (Lily Bouwmeester) lives an unusual life, having been raised as a boy by John and sgt. Rolf (Willem Hunsche). Her nanny's (Paula de Waart) attempts to teach her how to be a girl have been unsuccessful.
The Secret of the Lighthouse
The Secret of the Lighthouse (1916)
, 1h20
Directed by Maurits Binger
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors Louis Chrispijn sr., Willem van der Veer, Coen Hissink, Jan van Dommelen, Annie Bos, Christine van Meeteren
Roles Smokkelaar / Smuggler

In a fit of rage, the main character Hendrik van Norden injures a man. His injuries are so severe, the man is no longer able to recognise Van Norden. There was a witness to the assault, named Van Oort, who blackmails Van Norden and his wife. If they pay him a large sum of money, he would not got to the police to give a statement. The Van Norden's decide to comply and give Van Oort the money. To obtain the money, they decide to rob someone. They hide in the ruins of a lighthouse before the robbery. However, the two feel guilty about their decision and commit suicide by jumping of the lighthouse.
Krates
Krates (1913)

Directed by Louis Chrispijn sr.
Actors Jan van Dommelen, Alex Benno, Christine van Meeteren
Roles Dokter Abels / Circusspeler