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André Bervil
André Bervil (1905–1972) was a French stage and film actor.Bessy p.192 He was married to the actress Suzanne Grey, and was son-in-law of Denise Grey. Selected filmography * ''My Little Marquise'' (1937) * ''Happy Days'' (1941) * ''Bolero'' (1942) * '' Mademoiselle X'' (1945) * ''The Temptation of Barbizon'' (1946) * '' Gringalet'' (1946) * '' The Mysterious Monsieur Sylvain'' (1947) * ''The Seventh Door'' (1947) * ''The Cupboard Was Bare'' (1948) * ''Keep an Eye on Amelia'' (1949) * ''At the Grand Balcony'' (1949) * ''The Cupid Club'' (1949) * '' Madame du Barry'' (1954) * '' Sophie and the Crime'' (1955) * ''Les Truands ''Les Truands'' is a French comedy film starring Eddie Constantine directed by Carlo Rim. For English-speaking audiences it was renamed as ''Lock Up Your Spoons'' respectively ''The Gangsters''. Synopsis This is the story of racketeer Amédée ...'' (1956) * '' The Hole'' (1960) References Bibliography * Maurice Bessy. ''Histoire du cinéma français: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paris
Paris () is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), making it the 30th most densely populated city in the world in 2020. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of the world's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, gastronomy, and science. For its leading role in the arts and sciences, as well as its very early system of street lighting, in the 19th century it became known as "the City of Light". Like London, prior to the Second World War, it was also sometimes called the capital of the world. The City of Paris is the centre of the Île-de-France region, or Paris Region, with an estimated population of 12,262,544 in 2019, or about 19% of the population of France, making the region France's primate city. The Paris Region had a GDP of €739 billion ($743 billion) in 2019, which is the highest in Europe. According to the Economist Intelli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Seventh Door
''The Seventh Door'' or ''The Seventh Gate'' (French: ''La septième porte'') is a 1947 French drama film directed by André Zwoboda and starring Georges Marchal, María Casares and Aimé Clariond.Spaas p.148 The film's sets were designed by the art director Raymond Gabutti. Location shooting took place in French Morocco during the summer of 1946. Cast * Georges Marchal as Ali * María Casares as Léila * Aimé Clariond as Le fonctionnaire * Catherine Arley as Aicha * Jean Servais as Le chauffeur du car * Jean Périer as Le veillard arabe * André Bervil as lui-même * Albert Glado as Ahmed * Liane Daydé as Leila enfant * Jean Nosserot * Georges Chamarat Georges Chamarat (30 March 1901 – 21 November 1982) was a French actor. He appeared in more than 100 films and television shows between 1929 and 1981. He starred in the film '' The Adventures of Arsène Lupin'', which was entered into the ... * Gabsi Kaltoum References Bibliography * Leahy, Sar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Male Film Actors
French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with France ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Fortnite French places Arts and media * The French (band), a British rock band * "French" (episode), a live-action episode of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' * ''Française'' (film), 2008 * French Stewart (born 1964), American actor Other uses * French (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) * French (tunic), a particular type of military jacket or tunic used in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union * French's, an American brand of mustard condiment * French catheter scale, a unit of measurement of diameter * French Defence, a chess opening * French kiss, a type of kiss involving the tongue See also * France (other) * Franch, a surname * French ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Deaths
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for war in the East. His soldiers embark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1905 Births
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 * one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album ''63/19'' by Kool A.D. * ''Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle. * "Nineteen", a song by Bad4Good from the 1992 album '' Refugee'' * "Nineteen", a song by Karma to Burn from the 2001 album ''Almost Heathen''. * "Nineteen" (song), a 2007 song by American singer Billy Ray Cyrus. * "Nineteen", a song by Tegan and Sara from the 2007 album '' The Con''. * "XIX" (song), a 2014 song by Slipk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hole (1960 Film)
''The Hole'' (french: Le Trou) is a 1960 French crime film directed by Jacques Becker. It is an adaptation of José Giovanni's 1957 book ''The Break (novel), The Break''. It was called ''The Night Watch'' when first released in the United States, but is released under its French title today. The film is based on a true event concerning five prison inmates in La Santé Prison in France in 1947. Becker, who died just weeks after shooting had wrapped, cast mostly non-actors for the main roles, including one man (Jean Keraudy) who was actually involved in the 1947 escape attempt, and who introduces the film. It was entered into the 1960 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Gaspard, a very polite prisoner, is moved to a cell (block 11, cell 6) designed for, and containing, four inmates due to repair works in his block. The cellmates keep busy making cardboard boxes. Gaspard receives a food parcel from his mistress and has to watch while the guard chops up the sausages and prods the jams, searchi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Truands
''Les Truands'' is a French comedy film starring Eddie Constantine directed by Carlo Rim. For English-speaking audiences it was renamed as ''Lock Up Your Spoons'' respectively ''The Gangsters''. Synopsis This is the story of racketeer Amédée who recalls the story of his life when he is already more than 100 years old. He tells his family about his rise and his rivals. This is all to explain why he couldn't help but nick the watch of the mayor who came to congratulate him. Cast * Eddie Constantine : Jim Esposito, racketeer in Marseille * Noël-Noël : Cahuzac, racketeer in Bordeaux * Jean Richard : Alexandre Benoit, Amédée's son * Yves Robert : Amédée Benoit (and his father) * Sylvie : Clarisse Benoit * Lucien Baroux : the priest * Mireille Granelli : Clarisse at the age of 18 years * Denise Provence : La Païva * Line Noro : Chiffon * Junie Astor : Mlle Puc, the tailoress * Héléna Manson : Nana * Robert Dalban : Pépito Benoit * Gaston Modot : Justin Benoit * Cora Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sophie And The Crime
''Sophie and the Crime'' (French: ''Sophie et le crime'') is a 1955 French crime film, crime drama film directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit and starring Marina Vlady, Peter van Eyck and Jean Gaven. It was shot at the Neuilly Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul Bertrand. It is based on the 1953 novel of the same title by Jacques Laurent.Goble p.404 It is also known by the alternative title ''The Girl on the Third Floor''. Synopsis Sophie Brulard, a young journalist on a magazine, helps shelter her neighbour Franck Richter who is accused of killing his wife. He persuades her of his innocence, and she sets out to clear his name. Cast * Marina Vlady as Sophie Brulard * Peter van Eyck as Franck Richter * Jean Gaven as Ernest Sapinaud * Dora Doll as Louise Richter * Marcelle Géniat as Mme Gretchikine * Paul Guers as Claude Broux * René Havard as Tony * Maryse Martin as La serveuse aux saucisses * André Bervil as Un commissaire * Alain Bouvette ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madame Du Barry (1954 Film)
''Madame du Barry'' is a 1954 French-Italian historical drama film directed by Christian-Jaque and starring Martine Carol, Daniel Ivernel, Gianna Maria Canale and Jean Parédès.Hayward p.109-10 The film depicts the life of Madame du Barry, mistress to Louis XV in the eighteenth century. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Gys. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. Cast * Martine Carol as Jeanne Bécu * Daniel Ivernel as Jean du Barry * Gianna Maria Canale as Duchesse de Grammont * Jean Parédès as Lebel * Denis d'Inès as Duc d'Richelieu * Marguerite Pierry as Comtesse de Médarne * Isabelle Pia as Marie-Antoinette * Pascale Roberts as Jeanne's friend * Nadine Alari as La Maréchale de Guichelais * Giovanna Ralli as Cadette * Georgette Anys as La citoyenne * Nadine Tallier as Loque * Nane Germon as Bitchi du Barry * Suzanne Grey as Chon du Barr * Claude Sylvain as Une fille * Paul Demange as Un citoyen * André Bervil as Un musicie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cupid Club
''The Cupid Club'' (French: ''Bal Cupidon'') is a 1949 comedy film, comedy crime film directed by Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon and starring Pierre Blanchar, Simone Renant and Yves Vincent.Rège p.913 It was shot during 1948, but released the following year. It was made at the Photosonor Studios in Paris, with sets designed by the art director Eugène Delfau. Synopsis Flip, an amateur detective is arrested for speeding and is prosecuted by the lawyer Isabelle and convicted. When shortly afterwards a man is murdered the two join forces to investigate. Much of the mystery surrounds a nightclub Bal Cupidon whose owner was having an affair with the dead man's wife. Cast * Pierre Blanchar as Flip * Simone Renant as Isabelle * Yves Vincent as Morezzi * Marcelle Praince as Mme Chanut * Suzanne Dantès as Mme Delacroix * Henri Crémieux as Cresat * Maria Mauban as Anne-Marie * René Blancard as Turnier * André Bervil as Tonio * Marion Tourès as Christine * Germaine Michel as Clémence * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At The Grand Balcony
''At the Grand Balcony'' (French: ''Au grand balcon'') is a 1949 French drama film directed by Henri Decoin and starring Pierre Fresnay, Georges Marchal and Félix Oudart.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.275 It was entered into the 1949 Cannes Film Festival. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Renoux. Synopsis The plot revolves around the founding of the French pioneering aviation company Aéropostale in the years after the First World War. Led by the war veteran Carbot they attempt to establish a commercial airline that can connect the far reaches of French territory. It takes its name from the real-life Hôtel du Grand Balcon in Toulouse where the various characters stay. Cast * Pierre Fresnay as Carbot * Georges Marchal as Jean Fabien * Félix Oudart as Garandoux * Janine Crispin as Maryse * Germaine Michel as Mlle Adeline * Abel Jacquin as Darbouin * André Bervil as Triolet * Clément Thierry as Didier Fusain * Paul Azaïs as Morel * Jacques Tarride as Macher ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep An Eye On Amelia
''Keep an Eye on Amelia'' (French: ''Occupe-toi d'Amélie'') is a 1949 French-Italian comedy film directed by Claude Autant-Lara and starring Danielle Darrieux and Jean Desailly and Grégoire Aslan. It is based on the 1908 play of the same name by Georges Feydeau, set in Belle Époque Paris. It is one of several of film adaptations to be made of the story. Background One reviewer described it as a "lively adaptation of the popular Feydeau farce", "played with verve and charm by Danielle Darrieux", whose character is "an extremely personable young lady of not too difficult virtue".Peter Simmons. Paris : The Current Season. '' Sight and Sound'', March 1950, p13. Another critic rated it highly; with a screenplay by Autant-Lara's regular collaborators, Jean Aurenche and Pierre Bost, he saw it as "a tour de force of virtuosity: the old play - about a rising cocotte in the Paris of 1900, who deceives her rich admirer, agrees to a mock marriage ceremony with an engaging rake to help ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
