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André Hugon
André Hugon (17 December 1886 – 22 August 1960) was a French film director, screenwriter and film producer best known for his silent films from 1913 onwards, particularly of the 1920s and into sound. Hugon was born in Algiers in 1886 which at the time was part of France. He directed some 90 films between 1913 and 1952. Selected filmography * '' Flower of Paris'' (1916) * '' The Gold Chignon'' (1916) * ''The Jackals'' (1917) * ''Anguish'' (1917) * ''Vertigo'' (1917) * ''Sharks'' (1917) * '' A Crime Has Been Committed'' (1919) * '' Mademoiselle Chiffon'' (1919) * '' Jacques Landauze'' (1920) * '' Worthless Woman'' (1921) * '' The Fugitive'' (1920) * '' The Black Diamond'' (1922) * ''The Two Pigeons'' (1922) * '' The Little Thing'' (1923) * ''La gitanilla'' (1924) * ''The Thruster'' (1924) * ''The Princess and the Clown'' (1924) * ''Yasmina'' (1927) * '' The Temple of Shadows'' (1927) * ''The Great Passion'' (1928) * ''The Three Masks'' (1929) * '' The Wedding March'' (192 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algiers
Algiers ( ; ar, الجزائر, al-Jazāʾir; ber, Dzayer, script=Latn; french: Alger, ) is the capital and largest city of Algeria. The city's population at the 2008 Census was 2,988,145Census 14 April 2008: Office National des Statistiques de l'Algérie (web). and in 2020 was estimated to be around 4,500,000. Algiers is located on the Mediterranean Sea and in the north-central portion of Algeria. Algiers is situated on the west side of a bay of the Mediterranean Sea. The modern part of the city is built on the level ground by the seashore; the old part, the ancient city of the deys, climbs the steep hill behind the modern town and is crowned by the Casbah or citadel (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), above the sea. The casbah and the two quays form a triangle. Names The city's name is derived via French and Catalan ''Origins of Algiers'' by Louis Leschi, speech delivered June 16, 1941, published in ''El Djezair Sheets'', July 194History of Algeria . from the Arabic name '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Gitanilla (1924 Film)
''La gitanilla'' ("the little Gypsy girl") is a 1924 French drama film directed by André Hugon. It is based on the short story "La gitanilla", from the collection ''Novelas ejemplares'' by Miguel de Cervantes. The film was produced through Productions André Hugon. It was released in France on 18 April 1924 through Pathé Consortium Cinéma. Cast * Ginette Maddie as la Gitanilla * Jaime Devesa as Andrès Caballero * Jeanne Bérangère as Dolorès * José Durany as Antonio * Léon Courtois as le chef * Georges Deneubourg Georges Deneubourg (1860–1936) was a French stage actor, stage and film actor.Goble p.163 Selected filmography * ''La Tosca'' (1908) * ''Les Amours de la reine Élisabeth'' (1912) * ''Mothers of France'' (1917) * ''The Fall of the Romanoffs'' ( ... as l'Alcade References 1924 films 1924 drama films Films about Romani people Films based on Spanish novels Films based on works by Miguel de Cervantes Films directed by André Hugon French silent featu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurin Of The Moors
''Maurin of the Moors'' (French: ''Maurin des Maures'') is a 1932 French comedy film directed by André Hugon and starring Antonin Berval, Jean Aquistapace and Nicole Vattier.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.208 It is based on Jean Aicard's 1908 novel of the same name. Cast * Antonin Berval as Maurin * Jean Aquistapace as Pastoure * Nicole Vattier as Tonia * Jeanne Boitel as Madame Labarterie * Rivers Cadet as Sandri * Camille Bert as Brig. Orsini * Émile Dehelly as Cabissol * Pierre Finaly as Labarterie * Paul Menant as Célestin Grondard * José Davert as Grondard * Geo Georgey as Grivolas * Guillaumin Guillaumin is a French surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Armand Guillaumin (1842–1927), French impressionist painter and lithographer *André Guillaumin (1885–1974), French botanist *Colette Guillaumin Colette Guillaumin (28 ... as Lecorps * Grinda as Saulnier * Délia Col * Janine Maubant References Bibliography * Dayna Os ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Cross (1932 Film)
''Southern Cross'' (French: ''La croix du sud'') is a 1932 French drama film directed by André Hugon and starring Charles de Rochefort, Suzanne Christy and Alexandre Mihalesco. It was filmed at the Joinville Studios and on location in Africa.Slow Fade to Black by Thomas Cripps page 212 The film's sets were designed by the art director Christian-Jaque. The storyline includes "miscegnation" and an African chief who chooses an African woman over a white woman. Synopsis Aftan, a Berber leader, rescues a young Frenchwoman Madeleine Ménard from an attack by bandits. She falls in love with him and a marriage is arranged, but he concludes that the cultural barrier is too great and returns to the beautiful native woman who he had loved before. Cast * Charles de Rochefort as Aftan * Kaissa Robba as Dassine * Alexandre Mihalesco as Arbi * Suzanne Christy as Madeleine Ménard * Jean Toulout as Le professeur Ménard * Jean Heuzé as Lieutenant Darsène * Tahar Hanache as Le ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Levy Department Stores
''The Levy Department Stores'' (French: ''Les galeries Lévy et Cie'') is a 1932 French comedy film directed by André Hugon and starring Léon Belières, Charles Lamy and Alexandre Mihalesco.Rège p.511 It was the first of three sequels to the 1930 film '' Levy and Company''. The film's sets were designed by Christian-Jaque. Cast * Léon Belières as Salomon Lévy * Charles Lamy as Moïse Lévy *Alexandre Mihalesco as Le vieux Lévy * Simone Bourday as Rachel Meyer * Christiane Dor as Paulette * Doumel Louis Alfred Doumet, known by his stage name of Doumel, (born 2 December 1889 in Marseille; died 23 May 1954 in Reillanne) was a French actor and comedian active in the inter-war years. Biography Having moved to Paris thanks to the passion for t ... as César Patenolle * Rodolphe Marcilly * Micheline Masson * Émile Saint-Ober as Le garçon * Georges Zwingel See also * '' Moritz Makes His Fortune'' (German version, 1931) References Bibliography * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tenderness (1930 Film)
''Tenderness'' (French: ''La tendresse'') is a 1930 French drama film directed by André Hugon and starring Marcelle Chantal, Jean Toulout and André Dubosc.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.339 The film's sets were designed by the art director Christian-Jaque. It is based on the 1922 play of the same title by Henry Bataille. A separate German-language version '' Zärtlichkeit'' was also produced. Synopsis A celebrated member of the Académie Française believes that his much younger wife believes that she is in love with him. However, he comes to suspect he is wrong and falls seriously ill. Yet her care and concern for him as she nurses him back to health convinces him of her tenderness. Cast * Marcelle Chantal as Marthe Dellières * Jean Toulout as L'académicien Paul Barnac * André Dubosc as Genine * José Noguéro as Jarville, L'amant * Pierre Juvenet as Jaliguy * Lucien Baroux as Carlos Jarry * Micheline Masson as Le petite Jacquot * Jean Bara Jean may refer to: People * Jean (f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Levy And Company
''Levy and Company'' (French: ''Lévy et Cie'') is a 1930 French comedy film directed by André Hugon starring Léon Belières, Charles Lamy and Alexandre Mihalesco .Hayward p.153 The film takes place on a Ocean liner, liner which is sailing for New York City, New York. It was a success and was followed by three sequels including ''The Levy Department Stores''. The film's art direction was by Christian-Jaque. Cast * Henri Bargin * Lucien Baroux as Louis * Léon Belières as Salomon Lévy * Jeanne Bernard (actress), Jeanne Bernard * André Burgère as David Lévy * Marie Glory as Esther Lévy * Charles Lamy as Moïse Lévy * Lugné-Poe as Abraham Lévy * Rodolphe Marcilly * Micheline Masson * Alexandre Mihalesco as Simon Lévy References Bibliography * Hayward, Susan. ''French National Cinema''. Routledge, 2006. External links * 1930 films French comedy films 1930 comedy films 1930s French-language films Films directed by André Hugon Seafaring films French black-a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wedding March (1929 Film)
''The Wedding March'' (french: La marche nuptiale) is a 1929 French silent comedy film directed by André Hugon and starring Pierre Blanchar, Louise Lagrange and Paul Guidé.Rège p.511 It was made by the French subsidiary of Paramount Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the art director Christian-Jaque. Cast * Pierre Blanchar * Louise Lagrange * Paul Guidé * Olga Day * Janine Borelli * Louise Dauville * Emilio Vardannes Emilio may refer to: * Emilio Navaira, a Mexican-American singer often called "Emilio" * Emilio Piazza Memorial School, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State * Emilio (given name) * ''Emilio'' (film), a 2008 film by Kim Jorgensen See also * Emílio (dis ... See also * '' The Wedding March'' (1915) * '' The Wedding March'' (1934) References Notes Bibliography * Rège, Philippe. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1929 films Films directed by André Hugon French silent feature films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Three Masks
''The Three Masks'' (French: ''Les trois masques'') is a 1929 French film directed by André Hugon and starring Renée Héribel, Jean Toulout and François Rozet. Produced by Pathé the film is considered to be a candidate for France's first talking picture, but was made in Britain. As no French studio had yet been converted for sound, it was shot at Twickenham Studios in London. The first talking picture produced in France is probably Pierre Colombier's ', although ''The Queen's Necklace'' produced by Pathe's rival Gaumont is also considered a contender.Lanzoni p.57 The first American sound films had premiered in Europe, followed by Alfred Hitchcock's ''Blackmail'' in 1929. Producer Julius Hagen was quick in overhauling the studios at Twickenham for sound and providing sound stages for rent to both British and Continental producers. The film's sets were designed by the art director Christian-Jaque. The film is based on the 1908 play of the same title by Charles Méré, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Passion
''The Great Passion'' (French: ''La grande passion'') is a 1928 French silent drama film directed by André Hugon and starring Lil Dagover, Rolla Norman and Patricia Allen.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.208 The film's sets were designed by the art director Christian-Jaque. Cast * Lil Dagover as Sonia de Blick * Rolla Norman Edouard Charles "Rolla" Norman (1889–1971) was a French stage and film actor. Selected filmography * ''The Assassination of the Duke of Guise'' (1908) * '' The Advocate'' (1925) * ''The Last Fort'' (1928) * ''The Vein'' (1928) * '' The Great P ... as Jean d'Espoey * Patricia Allen as Mary Bush * Paul Menant as Rétifat * Léon Larive as Etchenoga * Var Dannes as Mr. Bush * Georges Astruc as Patrick * Adolphe Jauréguy as Capitaine de l'équipe de France de rugby References Bibliography * Dayna Oscherwitz & MaryEllen Higgins. ''The A to Z of French Cinema''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1928 films French silent feature films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Temple Of Shadows
''The Temple of Shadows'' (French:''La vestale du Gange'') is a 1927 French silent film directed by André Hugon and starring Camille Bert, Max Tréjean and Georges Melchior.Rège p.511 Cast * Camille Bert * Max Tréjean * Georges Melchior * Paul Franceschi * Simone d'A-Lal * Félix d'Aps * Bernhard Goetzke * Madame Lenoir * Regina Thomas Regina D. Thomas is a former Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the Georgia State Senate, representing the Georgia Senate, District 2, 2nd District since a special election January 11, 2000. Previously, she was a member of the ... References Bibliography * Rège, Philippe. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1927 films Films directed by André Hugon French silent films French black-and-white films 1920s French films {{1920s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
