Charles Decroix

Charles Decroix (born late 19th century; died after 1919) was a French director, film producer and screenwriter whose career reached a peak in Germany in the period before World War I, one of the forgotten pioneers from the early days of European cinema.

Until the outbreak of World War I, he was one of the leading filmmakers in the early days of German cinematography, providing its first artistic inspirations and technical know-how.

Decroix was the discoverer of subsequently celebrated silent film stars such as Bernd Aldor and Fern Andra.

However, his stay in Germany before the war brought him fierce hostility and thwarted the realization of his projects.

After these two comedy films starring Leo Peukert and Sabine Impekoven, Decroix was no longer involved in cinema.