Released today by the National Archives: This file contains character assessments of Raphael Beugnon, who went on to become an Oscar-Winning Hollywood Set Decorator and Art Director under the name Raphael Bretton. Beugnon is described as 'pre-occupied with women, dancing, music' and demonstrating 'occasional bouts of childish temper followed by sullen looks'. His character is summarised as 'conceited, self centred and petulant'. Although this file does not contain details of his missions it is known that despite this poor character assessment and being deemed 'not likely to do well under stress', Beugnon went on to be awarded the Croix de Guerre and Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. The file also states that 'as a leader he neither inspires confidence or bestows it' yet he later reportedly became involved in leading resistance groups in sabotage activities against the enemy. The record notes that he showed 'special interest in demolitions'. He was later nominated for an Oscar in Art Direction for the films The Towering Inferno and The Poseidon Adventure. This file is available to view on DocumentsOnline. Lee
Released today by the National Archives: This file contains character assessments of Raphael Beugnon, who went on to become an Oscar-Winning Hollywood Set Decorator and Art Director under the name Raphael Bretton. Beugnon is described as 'pre-occupied with women, dancing, music' and demonstrating 'occasional bouts of childish temper followed by sullen looks'. His character is summarised as 'conceited, self centred and petulant'. Although this file does not contain details of his missions it is known that despite this poor character assessment and being deemed 'not likely to do well under stress', Beugnon went on to be awarded the Croix de Guerre and Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. The file also states that 'as a leader he neither inspires confidence or bestows it' yet he later reportedly became involved in leading resistance groups in sabotage activities against the enemy. The record notes that he showed 'special interest in demolitions'. He was later nominated for an Oscar in Art Direction for the films The Towering Inferno and The Poseidon Adventure. This file is available to view on DocumentsOnline. Lee Lee, I wonder who carried out the assessments, as they really do seem to be at odds with the mans record. Regards Tom
