|
Jean Chevrier
Jean Chevrier (25 April 1915 – 13 December 1975) was a French film actor and member of the Comédie-Française. He appeared in 50 films between 1936 and 1972. He was married to actress Marie Bell. At the end of his life, he was known as Jean-Claude Pascal's lover. He was buried alongside his wife at the Monaco Cemetery in Monaco. Partial filmography * '' Mademoiselle ma mère'' (1937) - Un gigolo * ''Liberté'' (1938) * '' Three from St Cyr'' (1939) - Pierre Mercier * ''Grand-père'' (1939) - Gérard Bréval * '' The Emigrant'' (1940) - François Champart * ''The Last of the Six'' (1941) - Jean Perlonjour * ''La prière aux étoiles'' (1941) - Dominique de Ravel * ''Andorra ou les hommes d'Airain'' (1942) - Angelo Xiriball * ''The Murderer is Afraid at Night'' (1942) - Olivier Rol * ''La grande marnière'' (1943) - Pascal Carvajan * ''La sévillane'' (1943) - Rafaelito * ''Tornavara'' (1943) - Gérard Morhange * '' Love Around the Clock'' (1943) - Le condamné * ''Paris F ... [...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] |
Women And Brigands
''Women and Brigands'' (Italian: ''Donne e briganti'') is a 1950 French-Italian historical melodrama film directed by Mario Soldati and starring Amedeo Nazzari, Maria Mauban and Jean Chevrier. It is based on the story of the legendary guerilla fighter Fra Diavolo, who led a major uprising against French forces in Naples during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1953 it was released in a dubbed version in the United States under the alternative title ''The King's Guerrillas''. The film was made at the Farnesina Studios in Rome with Location shooting taking place at the Royal Palace of Caserta. The films's sets were designed by the art director Ottavio Scotti. It earned around 206 million lira at the Italian box office.Chiti, Roberto & Poppi, Roberto. ''Dizionario del cinema italiano: Dal 1945 al 1959''. Gremese Editore, 1991. p. 126. (in Italian) . Cast *Amedeo Nazzari as Michele Pezza/Fra Diavolo *Maria Mauban as Marietta *Jean Chevrier as General Hugo *Paolo Stoppa as Peppino Luciani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amazons Of Rome
''Amazons of Rome'' ( it, Le vergini di Roma) is a 1961 peplum film, ''peplum'' film. During production, tensions brewed between Louis Jourdan and director Vittorio Cottafavi which led to Cottafavi being replaced with Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia. Plot The newly founded republic of Rome is at war with king Porcenna, king of Etrusca, and his allies led by the barbarian general, Drusco. After fierce fighting Drusco offers a truce but demands that the Romans offer hostages as a sign of good faith, including Clelia, the leader of a group of woman warriors. Soon the peace treaty is broken and the Roman army, under the command of Horatio Cocles (or "Cyclops", because he had lost an eye fighting when he was younger) prepare to make their last stand at the Sublicus Bridge over the River Tiber. Cast * Louis Jourdan as Drusco * Sylvia Syms as Clelia * Jean Chevrier as Porcenna, Etruscan leader * Nicole Courcel as Lucilla, Porcenna's wife * Ettore Manni as Horatio / Cocles, Roman Consul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gigolo (1960 Film)
''The Gigolo'' (french: Le gigolo) is a 1960 French romantic drama film written and directed by Jacques Deray. It is loosely based on the novel ''Le Gigolo'' written by Jacques Robert.''Cahiers du cinéma'', Issues 55-60. Éditions de l'Étoile, 1971. p. 61. Plot Agatha, a wealthy widow in her 40s, falls in love with the handsome doctor Damper. She then wants to end her former relationship with her young lover Jacky, who is not ready to let go. Cast * Alida Valli : Agathe * Jean-Claude Brialy : Jacky * Jean Chevrier : Dr. Dampier * Valérie Lagrange : Gillou * Philippe Nicaud : Édouard * Julien Bertheau : Commissioner * Jean Degrave : Bligny * Rosy Varte : Marilyn * Jeanne Pérez : Marthe * Sacha Briquet Sacha Briquet (1930–2010) was a French actor, born in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Biography He notably played the character of Albert Travling in the children's television program L'Île aux enfants. He signed a book of memories, ''Comédien, pourquo ... : Man at bar Ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Three Musketeers (1959 Film)
''The Three Musketeers'' (French: ''Les trois mousquetaires'') is a 1959 French TV film based on a play adaptation of the 1844 novel by Alexandre Dumas. It is notable for featuring Jean Paul Belmondo in the lead. It was directed by Claude Barma and was broadcast live on Christmas Day. Cast *Jean-Paul Belmondo as D'Artagnan *Pierre Asso as Cardinal Richelieu *Jean Chevrier as Athos *Georges Descrières as DeWinter *Bernard Dhéran as Buckingham *Daniel Sorano as Porthos *Gaby Sylvia as Milady Production Belmondo was cast on the basis of his success in the play ''Oscar''. He did not make another film for TV until 2001. References External links *Clip from filmat YouTube YouTube is a global online video platform, online video sharing and social media, social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by ... 1959 films Films based on The Three Musketeers Televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Men In White (1955 Film)
''Men in White'' (French: ''Les hommes en blanc'') is a 1955 French drama film directed by Ralph Habib and starring Raymond Pellegrin, Jeanne Moreau and Jean Chevrier Jean Chevrier (25 April 1915 – 13 December 1975) was a French film actor and member of the Comédie-Française. He appeared in 50 films between 1936 and 1972. He was married to actress Marie Bell. At the end of his life, he was known as J ....Crisp p.142 Plot summary Cast References Bibliography * Crisp, C.G. ''The classic French cinema, 1930-1960''. Indiana University Press, 1993 External links * * 1955 films 1955 drama films French drama films 1950s French-language films Films directed by Ralph Habib French black-and-white films 1950s French films {{1950s-France-film-stub ... [...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] |
The Courier Of Moncenisio (1956 Film)
''The Courier of Moncenisio'' ( it, Il vetturale del Moncenisio) is a 1954 Italian historical melodrama film directed by Guido Brignone and starring Roldano Lupi, Virna Lisi and Arnoldo Foà. It is the last of three film adaptation of the 1852 novel '' Jean le Coucher'' by Jean Bouchardy. Plot Nineteenth century. A woman, believing she has been widowed by her carrier husband, remarries a noble. He is actually plotting to get hold of a large inheritance, but he gets caught and kills himself. At this point, the woman's first husband, believed dead, reappears and rejoins the family. Cast References External links * ''The Cuorier of Moncenisio''at Variety Distribution Variety Distribution is an Italian-based film distribution company. It distributes Italian films worldwide, produced from the 1930s onward. History Variety Distribution (formerly Variety Film and Variety Communications) has been in the film p ... 1954 films Italian historical drama films 1950s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Big Flag
''The Big Flag'' (French: ''Le grand pavois'') is a 1954 French drama film directed by Jacques Pinoteau and starring Jean Chevrier, Marc Cassot and Marie Mansart.Lemonier p.81 It was shot at the Photosonor Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Moulaert. Location shooting took place on board the French cruiser ''Jeanne d'Arc'' at Brest. Synopsis The plot follows the crew of a French Navy warship, and one of the officers who tries to adjust to civilian life but ends up returning to the sea. A theme is that of sailor's wives wanting them to build a life ashore, and their instinct to return to the sea. Cast * Jean Chevrier as Le lieutenant de marine Jean Favrel * Marc Cassot as L'élève officier de marine Pierre Hardouin * Marie Mansart as Simone Favrel * Nicole Courcel as Madeleine * Raphaël Patorni as Chéruel * François Patrice as Derval * Roger Crouzet as Ferrand * Jean-Pierre Mocky as Luc Dutoit - un midship * Jean Murat as Le ca ... [...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] |
Endless Horizons
''Endless Horizons'' (french: Horizons sans fin) is a 1953 French drama film directed by Jean Dréville. It was entered into the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Giselle Pascal as Hélène Boucher * Jean Chevrier as André Danet * Paul Frankeur as Soupape * Marie-France Planeze as Geneviève Gaudin * René Blancard as René Gaudin * Maurice Ronet as Marc Caussade * Hubert de Malet as Brunel * Christiane Barry as Jacqueline * Jacques Bernard as Pigeon * Lisette Lebon as Jacquotte * Pierre Trabaud as Pierre Castel * Marcel André as Dusmesnil * Micheline Gary * Guy Derlan as Fougères * François Joux François Joux (born 11 July 1912, date of death unknown) was a French stage and film actor.Paietta p.15 Selected filmography * ''The Pavilion Burns'' (1941) * '' The Duchess of Langeais'' (1942) * '' The Trump Card'' (1942) * ''Paris Frills'' ( ... as 1er actionnaire References External links * * 1953 films 1953 drama films 1950s biographical drama films French biogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Long Teeth
''The Long Teeth'' (original title "Les Dents longues") is a French comedy drama film from 1953, directed by Daniel Gélin, written by Michel Audiard. It features Danièle Delorme, Louis de Funès, Roger Vadim and Brigitte Bardot. The story is based on Jacques Robert's novel "Les dents longues". Cast * Danièle Delorme: Eva Commandeur (Louis Commandeur's wife) * Daniel Gélin: Louis Commandeur (Eva's husband) * Jean Chevrier: Mr Walter (editor-in-chief of "Paris-France") * Louis Seigner: Antoine Josserand (director of weekly journal "Le Canut") * Olivier Hussenot: André Maurienne (the legal correspondent) * Jean Debucourt: Mr Goudal (Mr Walter's close colleague) * René Hiéronimus: Mr Renoir (Mr Walter's colleague) * Colette Mars: Carmen (the party organiser) * Louis de Funès: the employee in the photographic laboratory * Gaby Bruyère: Maud (Mr Bruni's teacher) * Louis Bugette: "Papa" (the press photographer) * Robert Rollis: Bob (the barman in the dance hall) * Joëlle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
