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Jany Holt
Jany Holt (born Ruxandra Ecaterina Vladescu Olt, 13 May 1909 – 26 October 2005) was a Romanian-born actress, who worked principally in the French cinema. Holt married French actor Marcel Dalio in 1936, divorcing in 1939. In 1940, Holt married author Jacques Porel, the son of stage and early silent film actress Gabrielle Réjane and director Paul Porel; Holt and Porel stayed in France during the Nazi occupation. During that period, Holt continued acting in films while she also worked with the French Resistance, later receiving the '' Croix de Guerre'' from General de Gaulle. Holt appeared in 48 films and television productions between 1931 and 1995. Selected filmography * ''The Man in Evening Clothes'' (1931) *''The Green Domino'' (1935) *''Le Golem'' (1936) *''The Lower Depths'' (1936) * '' Southern Mail'' (1937) *'' Beethoven's Great Love'' (1937) * ''The Alibi'' (1937) * ''Rasputin'' (1938) * ''The Phantom Baron'' (1943) *''Dr. Terror's House of Horrors'' (1943) (segment "Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest ( , ; ro, București ) is the capital and largest city of Romania, as well as its cultural, industrial, and financial centre. It is located in the southeast of the country, on the banks of the Dâmbovița River, less than north of the Danube River and the Bulgarian border. Bucharest was first mentioned in documents in 1459. The city became the capital of Romania in 1862 and is the centre of Romanian media, culture, and art. Its architecture is a mix of historical (mostly Eclectic, but also Neoclassical and Art Nouveau), interbellum (Bauhaus, Art Deco and Romanian Revival architecture), socialist era, and modern. In the period between the two World Wars, the city's elegant architecture and the sophistication of its elite earned Bucharest the nickname of 'Paris of the East' ( ro, Parisul Estului) or 'Little Paris' ( ro, Micul Paris). Although buildings and districts in the historic city centre were heavily damaged or destroyed by war, earthquakes, and even Nicolae C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lower Depths (1936 Film)
''The Lower Depths'' (french: Les Bas-fonds) is a 1936 French drama film directed by Jean Renoir, based on the 1902 play of the same title by Maxim Gorky. Its scenes contrast the life of the upper and lower classes to comedic effect. The film is an example of the poetic realism. It received the first Louis Delluc Prize in 1937. The National Board of Review in the United States considered it a Top Ten Foreign Film for 1937. Plot A wealthy baron (Jouvet) becomes bankrupt through gambling. Contemplating suicide, he finds his gun missing and confronts the thief Pépel (Gabin) who plans to rob him. Instead they share "a drink between colleagues" in a scene played as light comedy and become friends. The baron allows Pépel to leave with a bronze sculpture. Creditors seize the baron's household furnishings. The Baron tells his servant Félix that he hopes all that Félix has stolen from him will cover his unpaid wages, to which Félix agrees. Pépel is arrested for stealing the bronz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Counter Investigation (1947 Film)
''Counter Investigation'' (French: ''Contre-enquête'') is a 1947 French crime drama film directed by Jean Faurez and starring Lucien Coëdel, Louis Salou and Jany Holt.Martin p.76 It was shot at the Studio François 1 in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Roger Briaucourt and René Moulaert. Synopsis A man wrongly accused of murdering his wife escapes from prison just before his execution and goes on the run. He begs the retired gangster Monsieur Charles to launch his own investigation into the crime to uncover the real culprit. He embarks on this mission with the help of his wife Ginette and two former associates. Cast * Lucien Coëdel as Monsieur Charles * Louis Salou as Ludovic Bresson dit Paragraphe * Jany Holt as Ginette * Maurice Teynac as Serge de Souquières * Abel Jacquin as Alain Marchal * Paul Frankeur as Teddy Coffre-Fort * Pierre-Louis as Ouverture-Eclair * Lise Topart as Michèle Marchal * Marguerite Pierry as Tante Brigitte * Gisèle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumours (film)
''Rumours'' (French: ''Rumeurs'') is a 1947 French crime drama film directed by Jacques Daroy and starring Jacques Dumesnil, Jany Holt and Roger Karl.Barrot & Chirat p.91 The film's sets were designed by the art director Claude Bouxin. Synopsis In a small town in Provence, the killing of a promiscuous local woman leads to suspicions against the town's garage mechanic. While the police are unable to prove anything against him, the violent rumours that spread around the area begin to drive him out of his mind and he begins to believe he really is murderous. Cast * Jacques Dumesnil as Jean * Jany Holt as Aline * Roger Karl as Le patron * Pierre Palau as Le coiffeur * Annette Poivre as La serveuse * Henri Arius as Le maire * Lucien Callamand as Dufour * Pierre Clarel as Le braconnier * Fransined as Le garçon de café * Jérôme Goulven as François * Serge Grave as Le mécano * Georges Hubert as Le garagiste * Annie Hémery as Marthe * Janine Viénot Janine may refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not Guilty (1947 Film)
''Not Guilty'' (French: ''Non coupable'') is a 1947 French crime drama film directed by Henri Decoin and starring Michel Simon, Jean Debucourt and Jany Holt.The A to Z of French Cinema p.120 It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Emile Alex. Synopsis An alcoholic doctor, portrayed by Ancelin, accidentally kills someone when driving home intoxicated. Likely due to his knowledge of medicine, he manages to conceal the death as an accident. The situation unlocks a newfound self-confidence in the doctor which he then applies to other aspects of his life requiring repair. Cast * Michel Simon as Le docteur Michel Ancelin * Jean Debucourt as L'inspecteur Chambon * Jany Holt as Madeleine Bodin * Georges Bréhat as Aubignac * François Joux as Le lieutenant Louvet * Charles Vissières as L'antiquaire * Pierre Juvenet as Gillois, le notaire * Robert Dalban as Gustave, le patron du café * Henri Charrett as L' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Land Without Stars
''Land Without Stars'' (French: ''Le pays sans étoiles'') is a 1946 French romantic drama film directed by Georges Lacombe and starring Jany Holt, Pierre Brasseur and Gérard Philipe.Rège p. 584 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Gys. Main cast * Jany Holt as Catherine Le Quellec / Aurélia Talacayud * Pierre Brasseur as Jean-Thomas Pellerin / François-Charles Talacayud * Gérard Philipe as Simon Legouge / Frédéric Talacayud * Marthe Mellot as Anaïs Talacayud * Jane Marken as La secrétaire * Guy Favières as Joachim - le père d'Aurélia * Hélène Tossy as Bérengère * Edmond Castel as Le cousin * Paul Demange as Le premier clerc de notaire * Odette Barencey Odette Barencey (20 August 1893 – 4 March 1981) was a French film actress. She appeared in more than 50 films between 1927 and 1958. She was married to the actor Marcel Barencey. Selected filmography * '' My Childish Father'' (1930) * ' ... as Une amie d'Anaïs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Special Mission (1946 Film)
''Special Mission'' (French: ''Mission spéciale'') is a 1946 French thriller film directed by Maurice de Canonge and starring Jany Holt, Pierre Renoir and Jean Davy.Siehlohr p.62 The film's art direction was by Claude Bouxin. It was released in two parts. Cast * Jany Holt as Emmy de Welder - une espionne au service des Allemands * Pierre Renoir as Landberg alias Moravetz - le chef du réseau d'espionnage allemand * Jean Davy as Le commissaire Chabrier - un policier de la Surveillance du Territoire * Odette Barencey as Une concierge * Camille Bert * Roger Bontemps * Yves Brainville as Le gestionnaire * André Carnège as Le contrôleur général * Gregori Chmara * Raymond Cordy as Mérignac - un policier de l'équipe de Chabrier * Marcel Delaître as Le colonel Kleider * Maurice Devienne * Jacques Dubois * Ky Duyen as Chang - un agent de liaison japonais * France Ellys * Fernand Fabre * Guy Favières * Geno Ferny * Georges Flateau * Louis Florencie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farandole (film)
''Farandole'' is a 1945 French comedy film directed by André Zwoboda and starring André Luguet, Lise Delamare, Gaby Morlay.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.307 It takes its title from the Farandole, a traditional dance from Provence whose structure the plot follows. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Hubert. It was filmed following the Liberation but released while the Second World War was still being fought. Synopsis The film is structurally similar to Arthur Schnitzler's ''La Ronde'' with a series of stories all linked together. Cast * André Luguet as Maxime Théric * Lise Delamare as Blanche * Gaby Morlay as Elizabeth * Paulette Dubost as Raymonde "Milienne", la prostituée * Louis Salou as Auguste Moine * André Alerme as Pascal Bondieu, l'escroc * Jany Holt as Marianne, la dactylo qui tue la femme de son amant * Bernard Blier as Sylvestre Clarel, l'amant * Maurice Escande as Me Monestier, l'avocat a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Fiancée Des Ténèbres
''La Fiancée des ténèbres'' ("the fiancée of darkness") is a 1945 French film directed by Serge de Poligny and starring Pierre Richard-Willm and Jany Holt. It was one of a small number of films in the fantastique genre made during the German occupation of France. Although filmed in 1944, its completion was delayed by the Liberation and it was not shown until 1945. The film is set in the city of Carcassonne in south-west France. Synopsis Roland Samblanca, a pianist and composer, returns with his family to present-day Carcassonne, his native town, in search of inspiration for his music. Roaming through the old mediaeval town he encounters Sylvie, a mysterious young woman who was adopted as an orphaned child by M. Toulzac, a former teacher now confined to a wheelchair. Toulzac secretly maintains the cult of the Cathar or Albigensian religion, which was eradicated in Carcassonne by the Albigensian Crusade in the 13th century, and he sees in Sylvie someone predestined to rediscov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angels Of Sin
''Angels of Sin'' (original French title: ''Les anges du péché'') was the first feature film directed by Robert Bresson. Made in 1943, nine years after his comedy short '' Public Affairs'', it was Bresson's only film released during the German occupation of France. Working titles included ''Bethany'', and Bresson's favored title ''The Exchange'', but producers felt these titles weren't sensational enough. he Exchange: Narration and Style in Les Anges du péché by David Bordwell from Robert Bresson 2nd edition: edited by James Quandt/ref> This film was made with a cast of professional actors, an aspect it shares with Bresson's next film, '' Les dames du Bois de Boulogne'', which would be his last done that way. Though usually seen as being the most "conventional" of Bresson's features, the religious subject matter and the directness of the film's style is seen by many as auspicious of the director's later work. Bresson collaborated on the film's screenplay with Raymond Leopold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Phantom Baron
''The Phantom Baron'' (French: ''Le Baron fantôme'') is a 1943 French drama film directed by Serge de Poligny and starring Odette Joyeux, Jany Holt, and Alain Cuny.''Le Baron fantôme'' at ''Ciné-Ressources''. Retrieved on 13 February 2023. It was made during the of France, and it was an example of the '''' genre in film which was among those less likely to face difficulties with the censorship of the time. Plot [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasputin (1938 Film)
''Rasputin'' (French: ''La Tragédie impériale'') is a 1938 French historical film directed by Marcel L'Herbier and starring Harry Baur, Marcelle Chantal and Pierre Richard-Willm.Kennedy-Karpat p.204 It depicts the rise and fall of the Russian mystic Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin, the advisor to the Romanov royal family. The film's sets were designed by the art director Guy de Gastyne. Cast * Harry Baur as Rasputin * Marcelle Chantal as Tsarine Alexandra * Pierre Richard-Willm as Comte Igor Kourloff * Jean Worms as Tsar Nicholas II * Jany Holt as Groussina * Jacques Baumer as Prokoff * Georges Malkine as Beggar * Lucien Nat as Ostrowski * Carine Nelson as Ania Kitina * Palau as Piotr * Georges Prieur as Grand-Duc Nikolaievich * Alexandre Rignault as Bloch * Gabrielle Robinne as Tsarine-mère * Martial Rèbe as Iliodore * Denis d'Inès as Évèque Gregorian * Georges Vitray as Ivanov * André Gabriello as Stankevitch * Joffre as L'archimandrite * Georges Paulais as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
