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Georges Spanelly
Georges Spanelly (1899–1979) was a French actor. In 1948 he starred in the film '' The Lame Devil'' under Sacha Guitry. Filmography External links * French male film actors 1899 births 1979 deaths Place of birth missing 20th-century French male actors {{france-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lame Devil (film)
''The Lame Devil'' (UK: ''The Devil Who Limped'';Tertiary sources: BFI, ''The Lame Devil''. original title: ', French for "the devil with a limp") is a 1948 French black-and-white historical film written and directed by Sacha Guitry. A biography of the titular French diplomat Talleyrand (1754–1838), it stars Guitry in the lead role. Originally forbidden by the French censor and turned into a play, the film went on to be released into six languages. Film Description The film is a 125-minute, black-and-white biography of French priest and diplomat Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (1754–1838), who served for 50 years under five different French regimes: the Absolute Monarchy, the Revolution, the Consulate, the Empire, and the Constitutional Monarchy. Its title comes from one of the main historical nicknames for Talleyrand, that he shares with demon king Asmodeus and English poet Lord Byron. The movie is often noted for its opening sequence: after showing the birthpla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Husband Is Marvelous
''My Husband Is Marvelous'' (French: ''Mon mari est merveilleux'') is a 1952 French comedy film directed by André Hunebelle and starring Fernand Gravey, Sophie Desmarets and Elina Labourdette.Rège p.512 The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carré. While a follow-up to the 1951 film ''My Wife Is Formidable'' which had the same director and cast, it is not a sequel. Synopsis Sylvia, a journalist, tries to uses subterfuge in order to gain an interview with Claude a writer who tries to maintain a reclusive, misanthropic image. Cast * Fernand Gravey as Claude Chatel * Sophie Desmarets as Sylvia Corbier * Elina Labourdette as Micheline * Jacques Dynam as L'efféminé * Mady Berry as Germaine * Anne Carrère as La snob * Made Siamé as La vieille dame * Pierre Larquey as Le père Henri * Jacques Castelot as Christian * Georgette Anys as L'aubergiste * Henri Arius as Le patron du bistrot * Madeleine Barbulée * Charles Bouillaud * Louis Bugette ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 Deaths
Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ''Chiquitita'' to commemorate the event. ** The United States and the People's Republic of China establish full Sino-American relations, diplomatic relations. ** Following a deal agreed during 1978, France, French carmaker Peugeot completes a takeover of American manufacturer Chrysler's Chrysler Europe, European operations, which are based in United Kingdom, Britain's former Rootes Group factories, as well as the former Simca factories in France. * January 7 – Cambodian–Vietnamese War: The People's Army of Vietnam and Vietnamese-backed Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation, Cambodian insurgents announce the fall of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the collapse of the Pol Pot regime. Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge retreat west to an area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1899 Births
Events January 1899 * January 1 ** Spanish rule ends in Cuba, concluding 400 years of the Spanish Empire in the Americas. ** Queens and Staten Island become administratively part of New York City. * January 2 – **Bolivia sets up a customs office in Puerto Alonso, leading to the Brazilian settlers there to declare the Republic of Acre in a revolt against Bolivian authorities. **The first part of the Jakarta Kota–Anyer Kidul railway on the island of Java is opened between Batavia Zuid ( Jakarta Kota) and Tangerang. * January 3 – Hungarian Prime Minister Dezső Bánffy fights an inconclusive duel with his bitter enemy in parliament, Horánszky Nándor. * January 4 – **U.S. President William McKinley's declaration of December 21, 1898, proclaiming a policy of benevolent assimilation of the Philippines as a United States territory, is announced in Manila by the U.S. commander, General Elwell Otis, and angers independence activists who had fought against ... [...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] |
The Train (1973 Film)
The Train may refer to: Films * ''The Train'' (1964 film), an American war film starring Burt Lancaster and Paul Scofield * ''The Train'' (1970 film), an Indian Hindi suspense film * ''The Train'' (1973 film), a Franco–Italian war film * ''The Train'' (2007 film), an Indian Hindi thriller * ''The Train'' (2011 film), an Indian Malayalam thriller Games * '' The Train: Escape to Normandy'', a 1988 action video game based on the 1964 film (see above) * ''The Train Game'', a 1983 train simulation video game Literature * "The Train" (short story), a 1947 story by Flannery O'Connor * ''The Train'' (Russian: ''Sputniki'', Fellow Travellers), novel by Vera Panova Music * "The Train" (song), a song by OutKast * "The Train", a song by Ray Charles, the B-side of "Let's Go Get Stoned" * "The Train", a song by Frankie Miller from '' Double Trouble'' * "The Train", a song by Irving Berlin * "The Train", a 1969 song by 1910 Fruitgum Company * "C'mon N' Ride It (The Train)", a song by Q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
If Paris Were Told To Us
''If Paris Were Told to Us'' (french: Si Paris nous était conté) is a 1956 French historical film directed and written by Sacha Guitry. The admissions in France were 2,813,682 people.https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048616/business Principal cast *Françoise Arnoul as Duchesse de L... *Jeanne Boitel as Mme Geoffrin / Sarah Bernhardt *Gilbert Bokanowski as Louis XVI *Julien Carette as Un cocher *Danielle Darrieux as Agnès Sorel *Sophie Desmarets as Rose Bertin *Clément Duhour as Aristide Bruant * Sacha Guitry as Louis XI *Odette Joyeux as La Passementiere *Robert Lamoureux as Latude *Jacques Dumesnil as Cardinal Richelieu *Pierre Larquey as Pierre Broussel *Jean Marais as François Ier *Jean Martinelli as Henri IV / Firmin *Lana Marconi as La reine Marie-Antoinette *Michèle Morgan as Gabrielle d'Estrées *Jean Parédès as Un médecin *Giselle Pascal as Comtesse de G... *Gérard Philipe as Le Trouvère *Odile Rodin as the Princess of Essling * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Napoléon (1955 Film)
''Napoléon'' is a 1955 French historical epic film directed by Sacha Guitry that depicts major events in the life of Napoleon. Napoleon is played by two actors, Daniel Gélin as a young man and Raymond Pellegrin in later life; the switch takes place during a scene at a barber. Director/actor Guitry played the role of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, Talleyrand, controversial diplomat and first Prime Minister of France, narrating the story from a drawing room as if having just heard of Napoleon's death on the island of Saint Helena in 1821. Guitry had played Talleyrand before, in 1948's ''The Lame Devil (film), Le Diable boiteux''. Yves Montand appears as François Joseph Lefebvre, Marshal Lefebvre and Maria Schell as Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, Marie-Louise of Austria. The film also has cameo appearances by a number of notable actors, particularly Erich von Stroheim as Ludwig van Beethoven, and Orson Welles as Napoleon's British jailor, Sir Hudson Lowe. The English ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Affairs In Versailles
''Royal Affairs in Versailles'' (French title: ''Si Versailles m'était conté'') is a 1954 French-Italian historical drama directed by Sacha Guitry. Described as "a historical film showing Versailles from its beginnings to the present day", it tells some episodes through portrayal of the personalities who lived in the Palace of Versailles. Its sister films are ''Napoléon'' (1955) and ''If Paris Were Told to Us'' (1956). The film is notable for the presence of a great number of well-known French actors, often appearing in short parts. One unknown actor playing a major character is Gilbert Bokanowski (credited as Gilbert Boka) portraying Louis XVI. Bokanowski was actually the film's production manager and was cast because of his strong resemblance to the monarch. Its English translation title is ''If Versailles Were Told to Me''. Despite French production, the film is best known by its English title ''Royal Affairs in Versailles''. Plot Historical human stories in connection wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Treasure Of Cantenac
''The Treasure of Cantenac'' (French: ''Le trésor de Cantenac'') is a 1950 French comedy film directed by Sacha Guitry and starring Guitry, Lana Marconi and Michel Lemoine.Keit p.101 The film's sets were designed by the art director René Renoux. Cast * Sacha Guitry as le baron de Cantenac et le conteur * Lana Marconi as Virginie Lacassagne * Michel Lemoine as Paul Pidoux * Marcel Simon as le centenaire * René Génin as le maire et le curé * Pauline Carton as Eulalie, la bonne du curé * Jeanne Fusier-Gir as Mme Lacassagne, la mercière * Fernand René as Anselme Fortune, le poivrot * Roger Legris as l'idiot du village * Milly Mathis as Madeleine, la patronne du café * Paul Demange as Jean, le mari de Madeleine * Henry Laverne as Pierre, l'amant de Madeleine * Solange Varenne as Sidonie, la bergère * Claire Brilletti as Blanche, la nourrice * Maximilienne as Blandine, la petite-fille du centenaire * Germaine Duard as Marie, la servante du baron * Luce Fabiole a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacha Guitry
Alexandre-Pierre Georges "Sacha" Guitry (; 21 February 188524 July 1957) was a French stage actor, film actor, director, screenwriter, and playwright of the boulevard theatre. He was the son of a leading French actor, Lucien Guitry, and followed his father into the theatrical profession. He became known for his stage performances, particularly in boulevardier roles. He was also a prolific playwright, writing 115 plays throughout his career. He was married five times, always to rising actresses whose careers he furthered. Probably his best-known wife was Yvonne Printemps to whom he was married between 1919 and 1932. Guitry's plays range from historical dramas to contemporary light comedies. Some have musical scores, by composers including André Messager and Reynaldo Hahn. When silent films became popular Guitry avoided them, finding the lack of spoken dialogue fatal to dramatic impact. From the 1930s to the end of his life he enthusiastically embraced the cinema, making as many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Destin Fabuleux De Désirée Clary
Le Destin fabuleux de Désirée Clary (Mlle. Desiree) is a French film released in September 1942, black and white, written and directed by Sacha Guitry. The film concerns the life of Désirée Clary, the daughter of a Marseilles merchant, who became Queen of Sweden and the founder of a dynasty. Plot Julie and Désirée Clary are courted by the brothers Joseph and Napoleon Bonaparte. Joseph marries Julie and Napoleon is affianced to Désirée. When Napoleon breaks the engagement and marries Joséphine de Beauharnais, Désirée becomes involved with General Bernadotte. Cast * Sacha Guitry as Narrator * Jean-Louis Barrault as Napoléon Bonaparte * Aimé Clariond as Joseph Bonaparte * Jacques Varennes as Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, then Charles XIV John of Sweden * Geneviève Guitry as Désirée Clary, as a young woman * Gaby Morlay as Désirée Clary * Lise Delamare as Joséphine de Beauharnais * Yvette Lebon as Julie Clary * Camille Fournier as Julie Bonaparte * Georg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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