Marc Allégret, born on December 22, 1900, in Basel, Switzerland, was a prominent French screenwriter and film director who significantly influenced the film industry. Initially trained as a lawyer, he shifted to filmmaking after documenting a trip to the Congo with André Gide, leading to a successful career where he helped launch the careers of many notable actors. Throughout his life, Allégret maintained a connection to his birthplace, Basel, while contributing to the cinematic landscape with over fifty films. See wikipedia for more information.