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Georges Saillard
Georges Augustin Eugène Saillard (5 July 1877 – 11 September 1967) was a French film actor. He starred in some 52 films between 1909 and 1950. Saillard was married to actress . He died on 11 September 1967 in Versailles, he is buried in Cimetière des Gonards. Filmography * ''Maitre Cornelius'' (1910) * ''L'Honneur'' (1910) * ''Cesar Birotteau'' (1911) * ''L'Auberge Rouge'' (1912) * ''La Voleuse'' (1912) * ''Conscience de l'enfant'' (1912) * '' Au-delà des lois humaines'' (1920) * ''Colette the Unwanted'' (1927) * ''Honeymoon Trip'' (1933) * ''Golgotha'' (1935) * ''Beethoven's Great Love'' (1937) * ''Yoshiwara'' (1937) * ''The Citadel of Silence'' (1937) * '' J'accuse!'' (1938) * ''Ramuntcho ''Ramuntcho'' (1897) is a novel by French author Pierre Loti. It is a love and adventure story about contraband runners in the Basque province of France. It is one of Loti's most popular stories—"love, loss and faith remain eternal themes"—wit ...'' (1938) * '' Thérèse Martin'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Besançon
Besançon (, , , ; archaic german: Bisanz; la, Vesontio) is the prefecture of the department of Doubs in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The city is located in Eastern France, close to the Jura Mountains and the border with Switzerland. Capital of the historic and cultural region of Franche-Comté, Besançon is home to the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté regional council headquarters, and is an important administrative centre in the region. It is also the seat of one of the fifteen French ecclesiastical provinces and one of the two divisions of the French Army. In 2019 the city had a population of 117,912, in a metropolitan area of 280,701, the second in the region in terms of population. Established in a meander of the river Doubs, the city was already important during the Gallo-Roman era under the name of ''Vesontio'', capital of the Sequani. Its geography and specific history turned it into a military stronghold, a garrison city, a political centre, and a religious c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golgotha (1935 Film)
''Golgotha'' is a 1935 French film about the death of Jesus Christ, released in English-speaking countries as ''Behold the Man''. The film was directed by Julien Duvivier, and stars Harry Baur as Herod, Jean Gabin as Pontius Pilate, and Robert Le Vigan plays Jesus of Nazareth. In 1935, the film opened in France, and in 1937 in United States and played throughout Europe. However, the British Board of Film Censors "would not allow British eyes to see it."Brian Hession, ''Is It Box Office?'', article on religious films, ''Picturegoer'' (June 8, 1946) p.9 Le Vigan's performance marks the first direct portrayal of Christ in a sound film. For the most part, Jesus is shown from a respectful distance as was also the case in '' Ben-Hur'', ''Quo Vadis'', or ''The Robe'', but there are also a few closer shots and even close-ups. The National Board of Review named the film the sixth best foreign film of 1937. The score for the movie was composed by French composer Jacques Ibert. Cast *Harr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Male Film Actors
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1967 Deaths
Events January * January 1 – Canada begins a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Confederation, featuring the Expo 67 World's Fair. * January 5 ** Spain and Romania sign an agreement in Paris, establishing full consular and commercial relations (not diplomatic ones). ** Charlie Chaplin launches his last film, ''A Countess from Hong Kong'', in the UK. * January 6 – Vietnam War: USMC and ARVN troops launch '' Operation Deckhouse Five'' in the Mekong Delta. * January 8 – Vietnam War: Operation Cedar Falls starts. * January 13 – A military coup occurs in Togo under the leadership of Étienne Eyadema. * January 14 – The Human Be-In takes place in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; the event sets the stage for the Summer of Love. * January 15 ** Louis Leakey announces the discovery of pre-human fossils in Kenya; he names the species '' Kenyapithecus africanus''. ** American football: The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35–10 in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1877 Births
Events January–March * January 1 – Queen Victoria is proclaimed ''Empress of India'' by the ''Royal Titles Act 1876'', introduced by Benjamin Disraeli, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom . * January 8 – Great Sioux War of 1876 – Battle of Wolf Mountain: Crazy Horse and his warriors fight their last battle with the United States Cavalry in Montana. * January 20 – The Conference of Constantinople ends, with Ottoman Turkey rejecting proposals of internal reform and Balkan provisions. * January 29 – The Satsuma Rebellion, a revolt of disaffected samurai in Japan, breaks out against the new imperial government; it lasts until September, when it is crushed by a professionally led army of draftees. * February 17 – Major General Charles George Gordon of the British Army is appointed Governor-General of the Sudan. * March – ''The Nineteenth Century (periodical), The Nineteenth Century'' magazine is founded in London. * Marc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Master Valet
''The Master Valet'' (French: ''Le valet maître'') is a 1941 French comedy film directed by Paul Mesnier and starring Elvire Popesco, Henri Garat and Marguerite Deval.Siclier p.178 It was based on the 1938 play of the same title by Paul Armont and Léopold Marchand. The film's sets were designed by the art director Roland Quignon. Synopsis Gustave Lorillon, a valet, is a superb player at contract bridge, provoking the jealousy of his master, who dismisses him. However Gustave continues to play as part of a club who are unaware of his lowly background. When they discover he is a servant, they snobbishly reject him, although they come to realise they desperately need his talents. In the process of winning the tournament he also gets together with Antonia, an attractive foreigner also coveted by his ex-employer. Cast * Elvire Popesco as Antonia - une effervescente étrangère * Henri Garat as Gustave Lorillon - le valet de Ravier, imbattable champion de bridge * Marguerite Deval a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thérèse Martin (film)
''Thérèse Martin'' is a 1939 French biographical drama film directed by Maurice de Canonge and starring Irène Corday, Madeleine Soria and Marthe Mellot.Rège p.170 It portrays the life of the Roman Catholic saint Thérèse of Lisieux. The film's sets were designed by the art director Claude Bouxin. Cast * Irène Corday as Thérèse Martin * Geneviève Callix as Elisabeth d'Estranges * Madeleine Soria as Mme. d'Estranges * Marthe Mellot as La supérieure * André Marnay as M. André Martin * Marthe Mancelle as Mme. Martin * Lucien Gallas as Le docteur Dartès * Camille Bert as Le docteur Carnière * Noël Roquevert as Le colonel d'Estranges * Raymond Aimos as Joseph * Georges Saillard as L'abbé * Colette Borelli as Thérèse enfant * Pierre Feuillère as Maître Moumelon * Yvonne Broussard as Céline Martin * Janine Borelli as Pauline * Solange Turenne as Pauline enfant * Robert Moor as M. Guérin * Geno Ferny Geno may refer to: __NOTOC__ People *Geno (given name), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramuntcho (1938 Film)
''Ramuntcho'' is a 1938 French drama film directed by René Barberis and starring Paul Cambo, Louis Jouvet and Madeleine Ozeray.Rège p.51 It is based on Pierre Loti's 1897 novel of the same title. The film's sets were designed by the art director Eugène Lourié. Cast * Paul Cambo as Ramuntcho * Louis Jouvet as Itchoua * Madeleine Ozeray as Gracieuse * Line Noro as Franchita * Allamon as Fiorentino * Françoise Rosay as Dolorès Detcharry * Jean Brochard as Boulinguet * Nino Constantini as Le brigadier * Blanche Denège as La bonne mère * Paul Dutourrier as Un contrebandier * Jacques Erwin as Arrochkoa * Gabrielle Fontan as Pilar Doyamboru * René Génin as Le curé * Jean Heuzé as Un officier * Tony Murcie as Marco * Suzanne Nivette as Une soeur * Odile Rameau as Pantchika * Raymone as La voisine * Georges Saillard as Le capitaine * Jean Témerson as Salaberry * Michèle Alfa * Jean Aquistapace * Marie Dena * Frances Machni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J'accuse! (1938 Film)
''J'accuse!'' is a 1938 French war film directed by Abel Gance and starring Victor Francen. It is a remake of the 1919 film of the same name, which was also directed by Gance. Plot The married Edith Laurin has a love affair with her husband's best friend, Jean. When both men serve together at the Verdun front her spouse realises he's cuckolded. Because his old friend is also his comrade who fights at his side again the mutual enemy, Laurin doesn't take action against him. On 10 November 1918, everybody longs for an end to the war. The brass has randomly chosen a patrol to be sent to an almost certain death. Jean Diaz argues that the patrol is not necessary at least for that day. Captain Henri Chimay, however, does not dare to take the responsibility of canceling the mission. Diaz, who was the only survivor on a previous sortie, volunteers instead of a father of four. The Armistice of 11 November 1918 is proclaimed after the patrol has been wiped away. François Laurin dies w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Citadel Of Silence
''The Citadel of Silence'' (French: ''La citadelle du silence'') is a 1937 French drama film directed by Marcel L'Herbier and starring Annabella, Pierre Renoir and Bernard Lancret.Driskell p.209 The film's sets were designed by the art directors Andrej Andrejew and Guy de Gastyne. Cast * Annabella (actress), Annabella as Viana * Pierre Renoir as Stepan * Bernard Lancret as César Birsky * Gilberte Géniat as Catherine * Pauline Carton as La logeuse * Pierre Larquey as Bartek * Paul Amiot as Vladorowsky * Robert Le Vigan as Granoff * Roger Blin as Officier * Pierre Alcover as Le gouverneur de Varsovie * Jeanne Fusier-Gir as La fille du majordome * Alexandre Rignault as Le gardien * Mady Berry as Patronne de l'hôtel * Georges Melchior as Nevitzky * Lucas Gridoux as L'espion * José Squinquel as Le capitaine * Claire Gérard as La nounou * Marguerite Pierry as La logeuse * Marthe Mellot as Joséphine * Denise Jovelet as Vania enfant * Georges S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshiwara (1937 Film)
''Yoshiwara'' is a 1937 French drama film directed by Max Ophüls and starring Pierre Richard-Willm, Sessue Hayakawa and Michiko Tanaka. It is based on a novel by Maurice Dekobra. The film is set in the Yoshiwara, the red-light district of Tokyo, in the nineteenth century. It depicts a love triangle between a high-class prostitute, a Russian naval officer and a rickshaw man. Reception The film was Ophüls' greatest pre-war French financial success. ''Yoshiwara'' proved controversial in Japan where the government objected to the depiction of Japanese brothels and banned it. There was a negative reaction against the two Japanese actors who had starred in the film, and they were labelled as traitors.Seigle p.10-11 Cast * Pierre Richard-Willm – Lieutenant Serge Polenoff * Sessue Hayakawa – Ysamo, Kuli * Michiko Tanaka – Kohana * Roland Toutain – Pawlik * Lucienne Le Marchand – Namo * André Gabriello – Pô * Camille Bert Camille Ber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beethoven's Great Love
''Beethoven's Great Love'' (French: ''Un grand amour de Beethoven'' is a 1936 French historical musical drama film directed by Abel Gance and starring Harry Baur, Annie Ducaux and Jany Holt. It portrays the career of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. In Britain and the United States it was sometimes alternatively titled ''The Life and Loves of Beethoven''. It was shot at the Cité Elgé Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. Synopsis In Vienna in the early 1800s while working as a musical tutor, two of Beethoven's pupils are in love with him. One ends up marrying a count instead while the other spends years of unrequited love as his fiancée. Beethoven moves to Heiligenstadt to dedicate himself to his music, and overcoming his growing deafness, composes a series of masterworks. Cast * Harry Baur as Ludwig van Beethoven * Annie Ducaux as Thérèse de Brunswick * Jany Holt as Juliette Guicciardi * Jean-Louis Barrault as Kar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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