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André Berthomieu
André Berthomieu (16 February 1903 – 10 April 1960) was a French screenwriter and film director. He was married to the actress Line Noro. Selected filmography Director * ''Not So Stupid (1928 film), Not So Stupid'' (1928) * ''The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard (film), The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard'' (1929) * ''The Ladies in the Green Hats (1929 film), The Ladies in the Green Hats'' (1929) * ''My Friend Victor'' (1931) * ''Make a Living (film), Make a Living'' (1931) * ''Coquecigrole'' (1931) * ''The Crime of Bouif (1933 film), The Crime of Bouif'' (1933) * ''Broken Wings (1933 film), Broken Wings'' (1933) * ''Mademoiselle Josette, My Woman (1933 film), Mademoiselle Josette, My Woman'' (1933) * ''The Ideal Woman (1934 film), The Ideal Woman'' (1934) * ''The Secret of Polichinelle (1936 film), The Secret of Polichinelle'' (1936) * ''The Flame (1936 film), The Flame'' (1936) * ''The Lover of Madame Vidal'' (1936) * ''Death on the Run (1936 film), Death on the Run'' (1936) * ''Chaste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rouen
Rouen (, ; or ) is a city on the River Seine in northern France. It is the prefecture of the Regions of France, region of Normandy (administrative region), Normandy and the Departments of France, department of Seine-Maritime. Formerly one of the largest and most prosperous cities of Middle Ages, medieval Europe, the population of the metropolitan area (french: functional area (France), aire d'attraction) is 702,945 (2018). People from Rouen are known as ''Rouennais''. Rouen was the seat of the Exchequer of Normandy during the Middle Ages. It was one of the capitals of the Anglo-Normans, Anglo-Norman dynasties, which ruled both England and large parts of modern France from the 11th to the 15th centuries. From the 13th century onwards, the city experienced a remarkable economic boom, thanks in particular to the development of textile factories and river trade. Claimed by both the French and the English during the Hundred Years' War, it was on its soil that Joan of Arc was tried ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ideal Woman (1934 Film)
''The Ideal Woman'' (French: ''La femme idéale'') is a 1934 French comedy film directed by André Berthomieu and starring René Lefèvre, Marie Glory and Arlette Marchal. It is based on the novel ''La Meilleure Maîtresse'' by Georges Oudard.Goble p.355 The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean d'Eaubonne. Synopsis The shy librarian Grégoire has to listen to his colleague constantly bragging about what an accomplished womaniser he is. While on holiday, Grégoire encounters the beautiful Madeleine. When he returns, his enraptured description of her leads his colleagues to believe that they have become lovers. In truth, he is really destined to be with Denise, a typist who has secretly loved him. Cast * René Lefèvre as Grégoire Vachette * Marie Glory as Denise * Arlette Marchal as Madeleine * André Alerme as Courgéan * André Lefaur as Monsieur de Pryfontaine * Robert Le Vigan as Girardin * Jean Sinoël as Bonin * Paul Marthès as Mignon * Henry Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Snow On The Footsteps (1942 Film)
''The Snow on the Footsteps'' (French: ''La neige sur les pas'') is a 1942 French drama film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Pierre Blanchar, Michèle Alfa and Georges Lannes. It was based on the 1911 novel of the same title by Henry Bordeaux.Goble p.48 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Giordani. The novel had previously been adapted into the 1923 silent film '' The Snow on the Footsteps''. Cast * Pierre Blanchar as Marc Romanay * Michèle Alfa as Thérèse Romanay * Georges Lannes as André Norans * Josseline Gaël as Simone Norans * Line Noro as La gouvernante * Pauline Carton as La directrice de la pension de famille * Marcelle Praince as Madame Romanay mère * Gaston Jacquet Gaston Émile Marius Jacquet (14 August 1883 – 28 January 1970) was a French actor. Jacquet was born in Lanas, Ardèche, France and died in 1970 in Thonex in Switzerland. Selected filmography * ''Les Trois Mousquetaires'' (1921) * ''Th ... as Monastier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promise To A Stranger
''Promise to a Stranger'' (French: ''Promesse à l'inconnue'') is a 1942 French drama film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Charles Vanel, Claude Dauphin and Madeleine Robinson. https://www.unifrance.org/film/6225/promesse-a-l-inconnue The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Giordani. Cast * Charles Vanel as Bernard Parker * Claude Dauphin as Jean Cartier * Madeleine Robinson as Françoise Parker * Henri Guisol as Duvernier * Marcel André as Chancellin * Alexandre Fabry as Le père Honoraz * Charlotte Clasis as La mère Honoraz * Jacques Tarride as Le bijoutier * Gisèle Alcée as La jeune fille * Manuel Gary as Le marin du Phocéa * Lucien Callamand as Bréchard * Robert Dalban Robert Dalban (born Gaston Barré; 19 July 1903, in Celles-sur-Belle, Deux-Sèvres – 3 April 1987, in Paris) was a French actor. His work included stage acting, roles in TV shows and dubbing American stars. Moreover, he was a fixture in Frenc ... as Le c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Crossroads (1942 Film)
''The Crossroads'' (French: ''La Croisée des chemins'') is a 1942 French drama film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Pierre Richard-Willm, Josette Day and Madeleine Robinson. It is based on the 1909 novel of the same title by Henry Bordeaux.Goble p.48 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Giordani. Cast * Pierre Richard-Willm as Pascal Rouvray * Josette Day as Laurence Chassal * Pierre Brasseur as Hubert Epervans * Gisèle Parry as Claire * Madeleine Robinson as Henriette Rouvray * Georges Lannes as Félix Chassal * Jacques Tarride as Julien * Jean Toulout as Hérault * Paul Barré as Gardannes * Alexandre Fabry as Le maire * Albert Gercourt as La facteur * Robert Moor as Emile * Gaston Séverin Gaston is a masculine given name of French origin and a surname. The name "Gaston" may refer to: People First name * Gaston I, Count of Foix (1287–1315) *Gaston II, Count of Foix (1308–1343) * Gaston III, Count of Foix (1331–1391) *G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deputy Eusèbe
''Deputy Eusèbe'' (French: ''Eusèbe député'') is a 1939 French comedy film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Michel Simon, Elvire Popesco and Jules Berry.Bessy & Chirat p.429 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Gys. Synopsis Eusèbe Bonbonneau, a solicitor's clerk, discovers that a candidate is running for Chamber of Deputies. It becomes clear that a corrupt businessman is pushing a candidate, having usurped his identity, in order to secure backing for a new casino project. The real Eusèbe goes to Paris to investigate and is persuaded by the flamboyant actress Mariska to really stand in the election. He wins and is elected as a deputy where he becomes an unwitting tool of corrupt interests. Cast * Michel Simon as Eusèbe Bonbonneau * Elvire Popesco as Mariska * Jules Berry as Félix Jacassar * Marguerite Moreno as Émilie Bonbonneau * André Lefaur as Le comte de Marignan * Gaston Dubosc as Le notaire * Marcelle Rexiane as La secrétaire * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Woman Of Monte Carlo
''The Woman of Monte Carlo'' (Italian: ''La signora di Montecarlo'') is a 1938 Italian " white-telephones" drama film directed by André Berthomieu and Mario Soldati and starring Dita Parlo, Fosco Giachetti and Jules Berry.Amelio p.25 A separate French version '' Unknown of Monte Carlo'' was released the following year. It was shot at the Tirrenia Studios in Tuscany. Cast * Dita Parlo as Vera * Fosco Giachetti as Giorgio Duclos * Jules Berry as Il conte Messirian * Claude Lehmann as Andrea Duclos * Danilo Calamai as Il detective * Cellio Bucchi * Enrico Glori * Umberto Melnati as Un banchiere * Osvaldo Valenti Osvaldo Valenti (17 February 1906 – 30 April 1945) was an Italian film actor. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1928 and 1945. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey to a Sicilian carpet trader and a wealthy Lebanese woman of Greek descen ... References Bibliography * Gianni Amelio. ''Mario Soldati e il cinema''. Donzelli Editore, 2009. Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Rich
''The New Rich'' (French: ''Les Nouveaux Riches'') is a 1938 French comedy film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Raimu, Michel Simon and Betty Stockfeld. Rège p.164 It is based on a 1917 stage farce of the same title by Charles Albert Abadie and Raymond de Cesse. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Jacques Colombier and Eugène Lourié. Synopsis Legendre and Martinet are former workers who have become successful business leaders after winning the lottery. Martinet manages to gain control of their former factory in revenge against their employer, while Legendre is targeted by a chancer who wants him to fund a film starring his girlfriend the attractive Betty. When Legendre discovers that Martinet has mismanaged the factory, he launches a takeover bid and replaces him with his son Georges. Cast * Raimu as Legendre * Michel Simon as Martinet * Betty Stockfeld as Betty * Fernand Fabre as Fronsac * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Train For Venice (film)
''The Train for Venice'' (french: Le train pour Venise) is a 1938 French comedy film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Max Dearly, Huguette Duflos and Victor Boucher. It is based on the 1937 play of the same title written by Louis Verneuil and Georges Berr.Goble p.39 Three years later an American adaptation of the play, ''My Life with Caroline'', was produced starring Ronald Colman and Anna Lee. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean d'Eaubonne. Cast * Max Dearly as Chardonne * Victor Boucher as Etienne de Boisrobert * Huguette Duflos as Caroline Ancelot * Claire Olivier as Suzanne * Louis Verneuil as Michel Ancelot * Pierre Etchepare as d'Aubigny * Madeleine Suffel as Berthe * Roger Vieuille as Amédée * Georges Douking as Le barman * Robert Ralphy as Un quémandeur * Léon Larive Léon François Larive (28 June 1886 – 20 July 1961) was a French film actor. He appeared in more than 90 films between 1923 and 1961. Selected filmograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Girl In The Taxi (1937 Film)
''The Girl in the Taxi'' is a 1937 British musical comedy film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Frances Day, Henri Garat and Lawrence Grossmith. It was based on the stage musical ''The Girl in the Taxi'' and was part of a trend of operetta films produced during the decade. It was shot at Ealing Studios in London.Wood p.95 The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean d'Eaubonne. A separate French-language version '' Chaste Susanne'' was shot at the same time by Berthomieu, with Henri Garat being the only actor to appear in both versions. Synopsis In Paris the head of a purity league is in fact leading a far from model lifestyle. Cast * Frances Day as Suzanne Pommarel * Henri Garat as René Boislurette * Lawrence Grossmith as Baron des Aubrais * Jean Gillie as Jacqueline * Mackenzie Ward as Hubert * John Deverell as Emile Pomarel * Helen Haye as Delphine * Ben Field as Dominique * Albert Whelan as Alexis * Laurence Hanray as Charencey * Joan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaste Susanne (1937 Film)
''Chaste Susanne'' (French: ''La chaste Suzanne'') is a 1937 French-British comedy film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Raimu, Meg Lemonnier and Henri Garat.Oscherwitz& Higgins p.361 It is an adaptation of the 1912 operetta '' Chaste Susanne'' by Jean Gilbert, itself based on an earlier play by Antony Mars and Maurice Desvallières. It was made when the 1930s booms in operetta films was at its height. Made at Ealing Studios in London, it was the French-language version of the British film ''The Girl in the Taxi''. Henri Garat was the only actor to appear in both productions. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean d'Eaubonne. Synopsis In Paris an academy dedicated to promoting virtue awards its annual prize, but accidentally gives it to the wrong woman named Suzanne. The recipient is in fact a dancer who performs at the Moulin Rouge and is conducting an affair with the potential son-in-law of Monsieur des Aubrays, the head of the academy. Cast * Rai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death On The Run (1936 Film)
''Death on the Run'' (French: ''Le mort en fuite'') is a 1936 French comedy film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Jules Berry, Michel Simon and Marie Glory.Nowell-Smith p.246 It was made at the Neuilly Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by Jean d'Eaubonne. It was remade two years later in Britain as ''Break the News'' starring Jack Buchanan and Maurice Chevalier. In 1954 the film was remade in France. Synopsis Two struggling actors decide to attract publicity by pretending that one has murdered the other, but things soon get out of hand. Cast * Jules Berry as Hector Trignol * Michel Simon as Achille Baluchet * Marie Glory as Myrra * Fernande Albany as Olga Stefany * Gaston Mauger as Le directeur du théâtre * Gabrielle Fontan as La concierge * Paul Gury as Ivan * Claire Gérard as Madame Irma * Paul Faivre as Le gardien * Jean Diéner * Hugues de Bagratide as Le juge de Sergarie * Georges Paulais Georges Paulais (16 September ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
