Alfred Machin (20 April 1877 – 16 June 1929) was a French actor and film director. He is remembered to have been one of the few French film directors whose films expressed progressive tendencies before World War I. He was also a pioneer of aerial filming. After 1920 Alfred Machin devoted himself to films of animals.Machin started his career as a press photographer for the magazine L'illustration. He was then recruited by the film production company Pathé which sent him in 1907 to Africa where he realised in particular a large number of short films on wild animals.Machin was sent in 1909 by Pathé to The Netherlands to film scenes of Dutch life. In 1912, he was sent to Belgium where he took part in the creation of Pathé foreign subsidiary Belge Cinéma Film and directed a number of films including Belgium's first feature film Le Diamant noir (:fr) and the anti-war film Maudite soit la guerre.
During World War I, Machin took part in the foundation of the Photographic Service of the French Army while continuing working for Pathé which produced films for this service. He shot some scenes of the French trenches which were used by D.W. Griffith in Hearts of the World He only directed one horror film, The Manor House of Fear in 1927, which is thought to have been theatrically shown in the United States by Universal Pictures.After the war, Machin created a Film studio in Nice, to which a small zoo was attached where he kept wild animals used in his productions. He died in 1929 as a result of an injury inflicted by a panther during the shooting of a film.
Machin directed 156 films, of which 32 are preserved.
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Some of their strengths
Alfred Machin has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Strong, Perseverent, Artistic, Intuitive, Creative, Loyal, and Organized.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Alfred Machin is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Adaptable and Versatile
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Alfred Machin well know them as someone who can be adaptable, flexible, and polite, like a flower or a sapling.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Alfred Machin as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Social and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Alfred Machin is someone who values forming deep friendships and relationships, and who has strong intuition and reasoning skills .
They are also someone who is reflective, mysterious, and purposeful, who enjoys quiet and solo work, and who thrives in positions where there is no need to report to someone else.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Alfred Machin tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Alfred Machin's challenges
While Alfred Machin has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Alfred Machin can be Self-centered, Stubborn, Idle, Emotional, Standoffish, Difficult, and Perfectionist.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Alfred Machin's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Alfred Machin must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Domineering and Impatient
Alfred Machin is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Alfred Machin also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.
