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André Legrand
André Legrand (1896–1986) was a French screenwriter and occasional film producer.Goble p.279 Selected filmography * ''The Man from Niger'' (1940) * ''Night in December'' (1940) * ''Happy Days'' (1941) * ''Miss Bonaparte'' (1942) * ''La Symphonie fantastique'' (1942) * ''Shop Girls of Paris'' (1943) * ''Dark Sunday'' (1948) * ''Dance of Fire'' (1949) * '' The Red Needle'' (1951) * ''At the Order of the Czar'' (1954) * ''Hungarian Rhapsody'' (1954) * ''Tabarin'' (1958) * ''Hardi Pardaillan!'' (1964) * ''Nick Carter va tout casser ''Nick Carter va tout casser'' is a French action film starring Eddie Constantine as Nick Carter. An English version was dubbed by Eddie Constantine dubbing himself. Constantine repeated his role in '' Nick Carter et le trèfle rouge'' (1965). ...'' (1964) References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1896 births 1986 deaths French film producers 20th-c ... [...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] |
Dance Of Fire (film)
''Dance of Fire'' ( es, La Danza del fuego) is a 1949 Argentine drama film directed by Daniel Tinayre. It was entered into the 1951 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Amelia Bence * Francisco de Paula * Enrique Diosdado * Alberto Closas * Floren Delbene * Otto Sirgo * Blanca Tapia * Agustín Barrios * Norma Key * Alberto Quiles * Francisco Audenino * Percival Murray * Alberto Barcel Alberto Barcel (1907–1975) was an Argentine actor. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1948 and 1966. He starred in the film ''Circe'' (1964), which was entered into the 14th Berlin International Film Festival. Selected filmography ... References External links * 1949 films 1940s Spanish-language films 1949 comedy films Argentine black-and-white films Films directed by Daniel Tinayre Argentine comedy films 1940s Argentine films {{1940s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Film Producers
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), "French" (episode), a live-action episode of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' * Française (film), ''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 (disam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Deaths
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 **Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. *January 11 – The Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. *January 13–January 24, 24 – South Yemen Civil War. *January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. *January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. *January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date to avoid a coincidence of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1896 Births
Events January–March * January 2 – The Jameson Raid comes to an end, as Jameson surrenders to the Boers. * January 4 – Utah is admitted as the 45th U.S. state. * January 5 – An Austrian newspaper reports that Wilhelm Röntgen has discovered a type of radiation (later known as X-rays). * January 6 – Cecil Rhodes is forced to resign as Prime Minister of the Cape of Good Hope, for his involvement in the Jameson Raid. * January 7 – American culinary expert Fannie Farmer publishes her first cookbook. * January 12 – H. L. Smith takes the first X-ray photograph. * January 17 – Fourth Anglo-Ashanti War: British redcoats enter the Ashanti capital, Kumasi, and Asantehene Agyeman Prempeh I is deposed. * January 18 – The X-ray machine is exhibited for the first time. * January 28 – Walter Arnold, of East Peckham, Kent, England, is fined 1 shilling for speeding at (exceeding the contemporary speed limit of , the first spee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Carter Va Tout Casser
''Nick Carter va tout casser'' is a French action film starring Eddie Constantine as Nick Carter. An English version was dubbed by Eddie Constantine dubbing himself. Constantine repeated his role in '' Nick Carter et le trèfle rouge'' (1965). The film was titled ''License to Kill'' in the USA. Synopsis Professor Fromentin's inventions are about to start a new era in anti-aircraft warfare. No fighter aircraft hitherto known stands a chance against his trail-blazing self-designed unmanned aerial vehicles. Secret services all over the world are determined to either obtain Fromentin's knowledge or to make dead sure nobody else does. But Fromentin refuses to sell and consequently several attempts are made on his life. Nick Carter has a personal interest in protecting the professor who was a good friend of his father. This is harder than it looks because the professor's entourage includes at least one traitor. An international network of terrorists eventually conceives a plan to t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hardi Pardaillan!
''Hardi Pardaillan!'' is a 1964 Cinema of France, French-Cinema of Italy, Italian adventure film directed by Bernard Borderie and starring Gérard Barray, Valérie Lagrange, Philippe Lemaire, Sophie Hardy, and Guy Delorme. It was also known as ''The Gallant Musketeer''. Cast * Gérard Barray as Pardaillan * Valérie Lagrange - Bianca Farnèse * Philippe Lemaire - The Duke of Angoulême * Guy Delorme - Maurevert * Sophie Hardy * Jean Topart - The Duke of Guise * Jacques Castelot - Henri III * Caroline Rami - Rousotte. * Robert Berri - Gueule d'mour Release ''Hardi Pardaillan!'' was shown in Italy on 29 February 1964 and in France on 8 April 1964. References External links 1964 films French historical adventure films Italian historical adventure films 1960s French-language films 1964 adventure films French swashbuckler films Films directed by Bernard Borderie Films set in the 16th century French sequel film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tabarin (film)
''Tabarin'' is a 1958 French-Italian drama film, directed by Richard Pottier. Plot Director of music hall Le Tabarin, Jacques Forestier has big ambitions for his establishment. He committed his former mistress, Florence, as "star" of the show, but she turns out all the maneuvers ready to become owner of Tabarin. Cast * Michel Piccoli as Jacques Forestier * Sylvia Lopez as Florence Didier * Annie Cordy as Mimi * Sonja Ziemann as Rosine Forestier * Henri Vilbert as Morelli * Mischa Auer as Boris * Jean-Pierre Kérien as Larjac * Germaine Damar as Brigitte * Enrico Glori as Truffaut * Luisella Boni as Simone * Jean Lefebvre as Julien * Kessler Twins as The twins * Nicole Vattier as Madame Leroux * Angelo Dessy as Paolo Production The movie was released in France 21 May 1958, in Mexico, 29 January 1960 and in Denmark ) , song = ( en, "King Christian stood by the lofty mast") , song_type = National and royal anthem , image_map = EU-Denmark.svg , map_caption = , sub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hungarian Rhapsody (1954 Film)
''Hungarian Rhapsody'' (german: Ungarische Rhapsodie, link=no) is a 1954 French-German historical musical film directed by Peter Berneis and André Haguet and starring Colette Marchand, Paul Hubschmid and Michel Simon.Bock & Bergfelder, p. 134 Shooting took place at the Victorine Studios in Nice and on location in Paris and the French Riviera. A separate French-language version ''At the Order of the Czar'' was also made. Cast * Colette Marchand as Carolyne zu Sayn-Wittgenstein * Paul Hubschmid as Franz Liszt * Michel Simon as General von Sayn-Wittgenstein * Willy Fritsch as Großherzog * as Richard Wagner * Margot Leonard as Wanda * Yves Brainville Yves Brainville (8 March 1914 – 16 November 1993) was a French film and television actor.Hayward p.245 Selected filmography * ''Entrée des artistes'' (1938) - Sylvestre * ''Accord final'' (1938) - Chenal - l'ami de Georges * ''Eduardo VII'' ... as Dingelstedt * Jacqueline Gay as Nathalie * Lucienne Legrand as Maria Pawlo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At The Order Of The Czar
''At the Order of the Czar'' (French: ''Par ordre du tsar'') is a 1954 French-West German historical drama film directed by André Haguet and starring Michel Simon, Colette Marchand and Jacques François.Mitchell, p. 107 A separate German-language version ''Hungarian Rhapsody'' was also produced. Shooting took place at the Victorine Studios in Nice and on location in Paris and the French Riviera. The film's sets were designed by the art director Roland Quignon. It was shot in Gevacolor. Cast * Michel Simon as Prince de Sayn-Wittgenstein * Colette Marchand as Princess Caroline * Jacques François as Franz Liszt * Jacqueline Gay as Nathalie * Willy Fritsch as Le Grand-Duc * Lucienne Legrand as Maria Paulovna * Yves Brainville Yves Brainville (8 March 1914 – 16 November 1993) was a French film and television actor.Hayward p.245 Selected filmography * ''Entrée des artistes'' (1938) - Sylvestre * ''Accord final'' (1938) - Chenal - l'ami de Georges * ''Eduardo VII'' .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Red Needle
''The Red Needle'' (French: ''L'aiguille rouge'', German: ''Verträumte Tage'') is a 1951 French-West German drama film directed by Emil-Edwin Reinert and starring Michel Auclair, Michèle Philippe and Jean Marchat.Krautz p.39 It was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris and the Bavaria Studios in Munich. The film's sets were designed by the art director Georges Wakhévitch. The film was partly shot on location in Mittenwald and the Bavarian Alps. It was based on a story by Vicki Baum. A separate German version ''Dreaming Days'' was made with a different cast. Cast * Michel Auclair as Florian Faber * Michèle Philippe as Maya Berger * Jean Marchat as Berger * Margo Lion as Fanny * René Génin René Génin (25 January 1890 – 24 October 1967) was a French stage and film actor. He appeared in more than 130 films between 1931 and 1965. Selected filmography * ''The Brighton Twins'' (1936) * ''27 Rue de la Paix'' (1936) * ''Nights ... as Henri * Colette Jacommet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Sunday
''Dark Sunday'' (French: ''Sombre dimanche'') is a 1948 French drama film directed by Jacqueline Audry and starring Michèle Alfa, Paul Bernard and Marcelle Derrien.Bessy & Chirat p.451 The film takes its name from the French title of the song "Gloomy Sunday". The film's sets were designed by the art director Raymond Druart. Synopsis In pre-war France, a Hungarian immigrant musician is left so saddened when he is rejected by the woman he loves that he writes an incredibly gloomy piece of music. A music publisher is impressed with it and decides to promote using a marketing gimmick. He will get a woman to pretend to attempt suicide because she is so moved by the song. Cast * Michèle Alfa as Michèle * Paul Bernard as Bob * Jacques Dacqmine as Jan Laszlo * Marcel Dalio as Max - l'éditeur * Marcelle Derrien as Maria * Colette Mars as Colette - une chanteurse * Charles Lemontier as Le commissaire de police * Edmond Ardisson as Le portier * Alfred Baillou as Toni * Jean Debra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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