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Charles Lamy
Charles Lamy or M. Lamy (28 August 1857 – 15 June 1940) was the stage name of the French actor Charles Castarède.Martin, p. 214 Life and career Lamy was born in Lyon to a theatrical family. His younger brother Maurice became an actor. He began his stage career in 1874 in Saint-Etienne, at the Grand-Théâtre, which was directed by his father. After performing in Lyon (1875) and Marseille (1876–77) he spent two years at the Conservatoire de Lyon, while performing at the Théâtre des Célestins (1876-78). He began a career as a singer in Italy (1878–79), moving to Brussels (1879-80). He made his Paris debut at the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens as Prince Fritellini in ''La Mascotte'' (December 1880). At the same theatre he created roles in other comic operas including ''Gillette de Narbonne'', ''Madame Boniface'', ''Joséphine'' and ''Coquelicot''. At the Théâtre de la Renaissance he created the role of Biju in Léon Vasseur's ''La Famille Vénus'', and at the Théâtr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montmartre (1925 Film)
''Montmartre'' (french: Faubourg Montmartre) is a 1925 French silent drama film directed by Charles Burguet and starring Gaby Morlay, Camille Bardou, and Maurice Schutz. It was remade in 1931 as a sound film, ''Montmartre Montmartre ( , ) is a large hill in Paris's northern 18th arrondissement. It is high and gives its name to the surrounding district, part of the Right Bank. The historic district established by the City of Paris in 1995 is bordered by Rue Ca ...'', with Morlay reprising her role. Cast References Bibliography * External links * 1925 films Films directed by Charles Burguet French silent feature films French black-and-white films French drama films 1925 drama films Silent drama films 1920s French films 1920s French-language films {{1920s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1940 Deaths
Year 194 ( CXCIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Septimius and Septimius (or, less frequently, year 947 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 194 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 * Emperor Septimius Severus and Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Caesar become Roman Consuls. * Battle of Issus: Septimius Severus marches with his army (12 legions) to Cilicia, and defeats Pescennius Niger, Roman governor of Syria. Pescennius retreats to Antioch, and is executed by Severus' troops. * Septimius Severus besieges Byzantium (194–196); the city walls suffer extensive damage. Asia * Battle of Yan Province: Warlords Cao Cao and Lü Bu fight for control over Yan Province; the battle lasts for over 100 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1857 Births
Events January–March * January 1 – The biggest Estonian newspaper, ''Postimees'', is established by Johann Voldemar Jannsen. * January 7 – The partly French-owned London General Omnibus Company begins operating. * January 9 – The 7.9 Fort Tejon earthquake shakes Central and Southern California, with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (''Violent''). * January 24 – The University of Calcutta is established in Calcutta, as the first multidisciplinary modern university in South Asia. The University of Bombay is also established in Bombay, British India, this year. * February 3 – The National Deaf Mute College (later renamed Gallaudet University) is established in Washington, D.C., becoming the first school for the advanced education of the deaf. * February 5 – The Federal Constitution of the United Mexican States is promulgated. * March – The Austrian garrison leaves Bucharest. * March 3 ** France and the United Kingdom for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Green Jacket
''The Green Jacket'' (French: ''L'habit vert'') is a 1937 French comedy film directed by Roger Richebé and starring Elvire Popesco, Victor Boucher and Jules Berry. It is based on a play by Gaston Arman de Caillavet and Robert de Flers.Forman p.56 The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean d'Eaubonne. The film is a farce set against the backdrop of the Académie française. Cast * Elvire Popesco as La duchesse de Maulévrier * Victor Boucher as Le comte Hubert de Latour-Latour * Jules Berry as Parmeline * André Lefaur as Le duc de Maulévrier * Pierre Larquey as Pinchet - le secrétaire perpétuel de l'Institut * Meg Lemonnier as Brigitte Touchard - la secrétaire du duc * Bernard Blier as Le fils Pinchet * Abel Tarride as Jacques Durand - le nouveau Président de la République * Robert Seller as Saint-Gobain * Palau as Le baron Bénin * Lucette Desmoulins as Arlette Mareuil * Marie-Jacqueline Chantal as La voyageuse du train * Léonce Corne as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Marriages Of Mademoiselle Levy
''The Marriages of Mademoiselle Levy'' (French: ''Les mariages de Mademoiselle Lévy'') is a 1936 French comedy film directed by André Hugon and starring Yvette Lebon, Charles Lamy and Pierre Mingand.Rège p.511 It is the fourth and final entry in a series of films beginning with ''Levy and Company'' in 1930. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert-Jules Garnier. Cast * Yvette Lebon as Minna Lévy * Charles Lamy as Salomon * Pierre Mingand as Pierre * André Burgère as Gaston Berheim * Délia Col as Françoise * Jean Wall as Serge Wolff * Armand Lurville as Jacob * Jules Moy as Isaac Cohen * Léon Belières as Moïse * 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) *Gaston I ... as Le comte de Rochemaille References Bibliography * Ph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honeymoon Trip
''Honeymoon Trip'' (French: ''Voyage de noces'') is a 1933 Austrian-French comedy film directed by Germain Fried, Joe May and Erich Schmidt. It stars Brigitte Helm, Albert Préjean and Jacqueline Made.Bock & Bergfelder p.192 A separate German-language film '' Three on a Honeymoon'' was also made. The film's sets were designed by Artur Berger. Cast * Brigitte Helm as Anita Paglione * Albert Préjean as Henri Keller * Jacqueline Made as Jacqueline Lenner * Pierre Brasseur as Rudi * Danielle Darrieux * Jim Gérald * Henri Kerny * Charles Lamy * Georges Saillard References Bibliography * Bock, Hans-Michael & Bergfelder, Tim. ''The Concise Cinegraph: Encyclopaedia of German Cinema''. Berghahn Books, 2009. External links * ''Voyage de noces''at filmportal.de filmportal.de is an online database of information related to German film. It includes extensive information on films and filmmakers as well as articles on film issues. The website was ... [...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] |
The Darling Of Paris (1931 Film)
''The Darling of Paris'' (French: ''Paris Béguin'') is a 1931 French drama film directed by Augusto Genina and starring Jane Marnac, Jean Gabin and Jean-Max. It was one of the first films to portray Gabin in his characteristic 1930s setting of pessimistic working class locations.Higbee & Leahy p.248 Cast * Jane Marnac as Jane Diamond * Jean Gabin as Bob * Jean-Max as Dédé * Charles Lamy as L'auteur * Pierre Finaly as Le producteur * Saturnin Fabre as Hector * Rachel Bérendt as Gaby * 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 ... as Ficelle * Pierre Mayer as Beausourire * Violaine Barry as Simone References Bibliography * Higbee, Will & Leahy, Sarah. '' Studies in French Cinema: UK Perspectives, 1985-2010''. Intellect Books, 2011. External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black And White (1931 Film)
''Black and White'' (French: ''Le blanc et le noir'') is a 1931 French comedy film directed by Marc Allégret and Robert Florey and starring Raimu, André Alerme and Louis Baron fils. Described as a "feeble racist comedy" it was the feature screen debut to the comedian Fernandel.Crisp p.238 It is an adaptation of the 1922 play of the same title by Sacha Guitry, who wrote the screenplay. It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. Marc Allégret also worked as art director, designing the film's sets. Cast * Raimu as Marcel Desnoyers * André Alerme as George Samoy * Louis Baron fils as H. Massicourt - Le père de Marguerite' * Charles Lamy as Le docteur Leclerc * Louis Kerly as Arthur * Fernandel as Le groom vierge * Paul Pauley as M. Timiriou - le chef de bureau * Suzanne Dantès as Marguerite Desnoyers * Irène Wells as Peggy Samoy * Charlotte Clasis as Mme Massicaut * Pauline Carton as Marie - la bonne * Monette Dinay Monette Dinay (1906–1986) was a French ... [...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] |
Tarakanova (film)
''Tarakanova'' is a 1930 French historical drama film directed by Raymond Bernard and starring Édith Jéhanne, Paule Andral and Olaf Fjord. It depicts the life of Princess Tarakanoff the pretender to the throne of Catherine II in Eighteenth Century Russia.Powrie & Rebillard p.93 Cast * Édith Jéhanne - Tarakanova / Soeur Dosithée * Paule Andral - L'Impératrice Catherine II * Olaf Fjord - Le Comte Alexis Orlof * Rudolf Klein-Rogge - Le Comte Chouvalof * Charles Lamy - Le Prince Charles Kradziwell * Camille Bert - L'Amiral Greigh * Antonin Artaud - Le jeune tzigane * Ernest Ferny - Le Comte Potemkine * Andrew Brunelle - Kansoff See also * ''Princess Tarakanova'' (1910) * ''Princess Tarakanova'' (1938) * '' Shadow of the Eagle'' (1950) * ''The Rival of the Empress ''The Rival of the Empress'' (Italian: ''La rivale dell'imperatrice'') is a 1951 Italian historical adventure film directed by Jacopo Comin and Sidney Salkow and starring Richard Greene, Valentina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
