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Adolphe Osso
Adolphe Osso (1894–1961) was a French film producer. During the 1920s he was the head of the French branch of Paramount Pictures.Phillips p.42 Later he founded his own production company Les Films Osso. Selected filmography * '' The Secret of Rosette Lambert'' (1920) * ''The Mystery of the Yellow Room'' (1930) * '' The Eaglet'' (1931) * '' The Unknown Singer'' (1931) * ''The Perfume of the Lady in Black'' (1931) * '' A Son from America'' (1932) * '' Sailor's Song'' (1932) * '' Spring Shower'' (1932) * ''Rail Pirates'' (1938) * '' Goodbye Darling'' (1946) * ''Rue des Saussaies'' (1951) * '' The House on the Dune'' (1952) * ''The Knight of the Night ''The Knight of the Night'' french: Le Chevalier de la nuit, is a French comedy film from 1953, directed by Robert Darène, written by Jean Anouilh, starring Renée Saint-Cyr, Jean-Claude Pascal and Louis de Funès. The film is known under th ...'' (1953) * '' Queen Margot'' (1954) * '' Captain Fracasse'' (1961) References B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Safed, Palestine
Safed (known in Hebrew language, Hebrew as Tzfat; Sephardi Hebrew, Sephardic Hebrew & Modern Hebrew: צְפַת ''Tsfat'', Ashkenazi Hebrew pronunciation, Ashkenazi Hebrew: ''Tzfas'', Biblical Hebrew: ''Ṣǝp̄aṯ''; ar, صفد, ''Ṣafad''), is a city in the Northern District (Israel), Northern District of Israel. Located at an elevation of , Safed is the highest city in the Galilee and in Israel. Safed has been identified with ''Sepph,'' a fortified town in the Upper Galilee mentioned in the writings of the Roman Jewish historian Josephus. The Jerusalem Talmud mentions Safed as one of five elevated spots where fires were lit to announce the Rosh Chodesh, New Moon and festivals during the Second Temple period. Safed attained local prominence under the Crusaders, who built a large fortress there in 1168. It was conquered by Saladin 20 years later, and demolished by his grandnephew al-Mu'azzam Isa in 1219. After reverting to the Crusaders in a treaty in 1240, a larger fortress wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spring Shower
''Spring Shower'' ( hu, Tavaszi zápor) is a 1932 French- Hungarian drama film directed by Pál Fejös and starring Annabella, Ilona Dajbukát and Erzsi Bársony. A French-language version '' Marie, légende hongroise'' and a Romanian-language version '' Prima dragoste'' were also released. It was made by the French-based producer Adolphe Osso who had money reserves frozen by the Hungarian government, and needed to spend the money in Hungary.Cunningham p.34 Cast * Annabella - Szabó Mária * Ilona Dajbukát - A jegyzõné * Erzsi Bársony - A jegyzõné lánya * Steven Geray - Urasági intézõ * Karola Zala - A Fortuna tulajdonosa * Margit Ladomerszky - A kávéház szépe * Sándor Pethes - Táncmester * Lajos Várady - Táncmester * Zoltán Makláry -Vasutas * Gusztáv Vándory - Tisztelendõ * Lajos Ihász - Patikus * György Kerekes György () is a Hungarian version of the name ''George''. Some notable people with this given name: * György Alexits, as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1961 Deaths
Events January * January 3 ** United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces that the United States has severed diplomatic and consular relations with Cuba (Cuba–United States relations are restored in 2015). ** Aero Flight 311 (Koivulahti air disaster): Douglas DC-3C OH-LCC of Finnish airline Finnair, Aero crashes near Kvevlax (Koivulahti), on approach to Vaasa Airport in Finland, killing all 25 on board, due to pilot error: an investigation finds that the Captain (civil aviation), captain and First officer (civil aviation), first officer were both exhausted for lack of sleep, and had consumed excessive amounts of alcohol at the time of the crash. It remains the deadliest air disaster to occur in the country. * January 5 ** Italian sculptor Alfredo Fioravanti marches into the U.S. Consulate in Rome, and confesses that he was part of the team that forged the Etruscan terracotta warriors in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ** After the 1960 Turkish coup d'état, 1960 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1894 Births
Events January–March * January 4 – A military alliance is established between the French Third Republic and the Russian Empire. * January 7 – William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film in the United States. * January 9 – New England Telephone and Telegraph installs the first battery-operated telephone switchboard, in Lexington, Massachusetts Lexington is a suburban town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is 10 miles (16 km) from Downtown Boston. The population was 34,454 as of the 2020 census. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans, and was firs .... * February 12 ** French anarchist Émile Henry (anarchist), Émile Henry sets off a bomb in a Paris café, killing one person and wounding twenty. ** The barque ''Elisabeth Rickmers'' of Bremerhaven is wrecked at Haurvig, Denmark, but all crew and passengers are saved. * February 15 ** In Korea, peasant unrest erupts in the Donghak Peasant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Fracasse (1961 Film)
''Captain Fracasse'' (French: ''Le Capitaine Fracasse'', Italian: ''Capitan Fracassa'') is a 1961 French-Italian historical adventure film written and directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit and starring Jean Marais, Geneviève Grad and Gérard Barray. The scenario was based on the 1863 novel '' Captain Fracasse'' by Théophile Gautier.Klossner p.55 It was shot at the Epinay Studios in Paris and on location in the Forest of Rambouillet and the Château de Maintenon. Cast * Jean Marais as Baron Philippe de Sigognac, alias "Le Capitaine Fracasse" * Geneviève Grad as Isabelle, an actress in the troupe * Gérard Barray as Duke of Vallombreuse * Louis de Funès as Scapin, an actor in the troupe * Philippe Noiret as Hérode, the representative for the troupe of actors * Jean Rochefort as Malartic * Riccardo Garrone as Jaquemin Lampourde * Anna Maria Ferrero as Marquise de Bruyères * Robert Pizani as Blazius, an actor in the troupe * Danielle Godet as Sérafina, an actress in the troupe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Margot (1954 Film)
''La Reine Margot'' (French: ''Queen Margot'') is a 1954 French-Italian Adventure film, adventure historical film, historical drama film directed by Jean Dréville, scripted by Abel Gance from the 1845 novel ''La Reine Margot (novel), La Reine Margot'' by Alexandre Dumas, père, Alexandre Dumas.Klossner p.317 It stars Jeanne Moreau, Armando Francioli and Françoise Rosay. The film is also known under the alternative title ''A Woman of Evil''. It was made as a co-production (film), co-production between the French and Italian branches of Lux Film. It was made at the Epinay Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Maurice Colasson. It was shot in Eastmancolor. Cast * Jeanne Moreau as Margaret of Valois * Armando Francioli as Joseph Boniface de La Môle * Henri Génès as Hannibal de Coconas * Robert Porte as Charles IX of France, Charles IX * André Versini as Henry IV of France, Henri de Navarre * Françoise Rosay as Catherine de' Medici * Vittorio San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Knight Of The Night
''The Knight of the Night'' french: Le Chevalier de la nuit, is a French comedy film from 1953, directed by Robert Darène, written by Jean Anouilh, starring Renée Saint-Cyr, Jean-Claude Pascal and Louis de Funès. The film is known under the titles: "Femmes de Paris", "Peek-a-boo" (USA). Cast * Renée Saint-Cyr : Bella Fontanges, the dancer * Jean-Claude Pascal : le chevalier Georges de Ségar and the unknown * Louis de Funès : Adrien Péréduray, the suit * Jean Servais : the owner of a manor * Grégoire Aslan : the prefect of police * Annette Poivre : Blanche * François Martin : the viscount of Saint-André, a manager * Marie-José Darène : girl * Hubert Noël : Raoul, the young man * Pierre Destailles : the inspector Leblanc * Jacques Dufilho : M. Machard, a policeman * Lily Bontemps : the gommeuse * Andrée Tainsy : Jeanne, the dresser of Bella * Charlotte Ecard : the usherette * Gilbert Edard : the doctor * Luc Andrieux Luc Andrieux (1917–1977) was a Frenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The House On The Dune (1952 Film)
''The House on the Dune'' (French: ''La maison dans la dune'') is a 1952 French drama film directed by Georges Lampin and starring Ginette Leclerc, Jean Chevrier and Roger Pigaut.Rège p.605 It was a remake of the 1934 film of the same title, which was in turn based on the 1932 novel '' The House on the Dune'' by Maxence Van Der Meersch Maxence Van der Meersch (4 May 1907 – 14 January 1951) was a French Flemish writer. Life Maxence, of delicate health, came from a relatively well off family — his father was an accountant. On 27 October 1918, he lost his sister, Sarah, who w .... The film's sets were designed by Maurice Colasson. Cast References Bibliography * Philippe Rège. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1952 films 1952 drama films French drama films 1950s French-language films Films directed by Georges Lampin Remakes of French films French black-and-white films 1950s French films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rue Des Saussaies (film)
''Rue des Saussaies'' is a 1951 French crime drama film directed by Ralph Habib and starring Anne Vernon, Maurice Régamey and Aimé Clariond.Rège p.489 It takes its name from the Rue des Saussaies, a Paris street. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul Bertrand. Synopsis After her brother is murdered by a gangster posing as a respectable citizen, a nightclub singer recruits the assistance of a police detective to help bring him and his associates to justice. Cast * Anne Vernon as Jeanne Masson * Maurice Régamey as L'inspecteur Pierre Leblanc * Aimé Clariond as Cortedani * René Blancard as L'inspecteur Martial * Marc Valbel as Brasier * Jean-Marc Tennberg as Dédé le fada * François Patrice as Roger Masson * Raymond Raynal as Raoul * Pierre Sergeol as Albert * Simone Michels as Gaby * André Valmy as Le commissaire Didier * Jo Dest as Un agent * Pierre Goutas as Un gangster * François Joux as Le docteur * Jean-Jacques Lécot as Un gangster * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodbye Darling
''Goodbye Darling'' (French: ''Adieu chérie'') is a 1946 French drama film directed by Raymond Bernard and starring Danielle Darrieux, Louis Salou and Gabrielle Dorziat.Rège p.620 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Gys. Cast * Danielle Darrieux as Chérie * Louis Salou as Maxime * Gabrielle Dorziat as Constance * Jacques Berthier as Bruno Betillac * Germaine Stainval * Rolande Forest * Palmyre Levasseur * Robert Seller * Pierre Sergeol * Edouard Hemme * Jacques Janvier * Pierre Larquey as Édouard * Jean-Jacques Delbo as Ricardo * Alice Tissot as Mademoiselle Chomelette * Charles Aznavour as Le duettiste * Robert de France * Marguerite de Morlaye * René Fluet * Jean Gabert * Marie Guilhène * Johnny Marchand * Marcel Roche Production Guy Lefranc Guy Lefranc (21 October 1919 - 1 February 1994) was a French director and screenwriter. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lefranc, Guy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Pirates
''Rail Pirates'' (French: ''Les pirates du rail'') is a 1938 French adventure film directed by Christian-Jaque and starring Charles Vanel, Suzy Prim and Erich von Stroheim. It was shot at the Victorine Studios in Nice and on location in the Camargue. The film's sets were designed by the art director Pierre Schild. It is based on a novel of the same title by the Belgian writer Oscar Paul Gilbert, who also contributed to the screenplay.Goble p.180 Synopsis Henri Pierson, an engineer on a railway running through Yunnan in China, tries to resist a series of bandit attacks on the train. Things come to a head when his wife Marie is taken as a hostage but the local warlord. Cast * Charles Vanel as Henri Pierson * Suzy Prim as Jeanne Rolland * Erich von Stroheim as Tchou King * Marcel Dalio as Le mercenaire * Simone Renant as Marie Pierson * Héléna Manson as Madame Teysseire * Lucas Gridoux as Le général Tsai * Georges Tourreil as Teysseire * Jean Périer as Le Docteur Bure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sailor's Song (film)
''Sailor's Song'' (French:''Le chant du marin'') is a 1932 French comedy film directed by Carmine Gallone and starring Albert Préjean, Jim Gérald and Lolita Benavente.Crisp p.390 The film's sets were designed by the art director Serge Piménoff. Cast * Albert Préjean as Georget * Jim Gérald as Marius * Lolita Benavente as Carmen * Sylvette Fillacier as Catherine * Marthe Mussine as Marie * Robert Cuperly as Le matelot * Oreste Bilancia as Le cuisinier * Doumbia as L'homme de couleur * Ginette Gaubert as Maxe * Franz Maldacea as Zizi * Pedro Elviro as Jeff * Louis Zellas as Gaspard * Gasquet as Le capitaine * Rene Rufly as L'officier * Willy Castello * Jesús Castro Blanco * Fernandel Fernand Joseph Désiré Contandin (8 May 1903 – 26 February 1971), better known as Fernandel, was a French actor and singer. Born near Marseille, France, to Désirée Bedouin and Denis Contandin, originating in Perosa Argentina, an Occitan t ... Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
