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Luis Mariano
Luis Mariano Eusebio González GarcÃa (13 August 1914 – 14 July 1970), also known as Luis Mariano, was a popular tenor of Spanish origin who achieved celebrity in 1946 with "La belle de Cadix" ("The Beautiful Lady of Cadix") an operetta by Francis Lopez. He appeared in the 1954 film ''Adventures of the Barber of Seville'' and ''Le Chanteur de Mexico'' (1957) and became popular in France as well as his native Spain. Biography Luis Mariano was born in Irun, Spain on 13 August 1914, the son of a garagiste and taxi-driver and showed interest in singing as a child. His family moved to France at the start of the Spanish Civil War and settled in Bordeaux where he studied at the Conservatoire, and also sang in cabarets.Gänzl K. ''The Encyclopedia of the Musical Theatre.'' Blackwell, Oxford, 1994. Jeanne Lagiscarde, who was in charge of the classical department of a record store in Bordeaux, took Mariano under her wing, and gave up her job to nurture his talent in Paris. To earn a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irun
Irun ( es, Irún, eu, Irun) is a town of the Bidasoaldea region in the province of Gipuzkoa in the Basque Country (autonomous community), Basque Autonomous Community, Spain. History It lies on the foundations of the ancient Oiasso, cited as a Ancient Rome, Roman-Vascones, Vasconic town. During the Spanish Civil War, the city was site of the 1936 Battle of Irun, which ended with a strategic victory for the Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War), Nationalist forces. Location and transport One of the biggest towns in Gipuzkoa, its location on the France–Spain border, border between Spain and France, across the Bidasoa river from Hendaye), has made Irun into a commercial and logistic centre. Irun railway station is a major break-of-gauge where the SNCF Rail tracks, rails meet the broad gauge Renfe ones. Currently Irun has a fairground with a modern exhibition and telecommunication facilities, just some 100 metres away from the actual border at the Santiago Bridge (river Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imperial Violets (1952 Film)
''Imperial Violets'' (French: ''Violettes impériales'', Spanish: ''Violetas imperiales'') is a 1952 French-Spanish historical musical film directed by Richard Pottier and starring Luis Mariano, Carmen Sevilla and Simone Valère. It is an operetta film, based on the 1948 stage work of the same title. The film's sets were designed by Léon Barsacq and the costumes by Marcel Escoffier and Jean Zay. It was second most popular film released in France in 1952, attracting an audience of more than eight million.Hayward p.463 Cast * Luis Mariano as Juan de Ayala * Carmen Sevilla as Violetta * Simone Valère as Eugénie de Montijo * Marie Sabouret as Mme. de Pierrefeu * Colette Régis as Mme de Montijo * Louis Arbessier as Napoleon III * Micheline Francey as Clotilde * MarÃa Riquelme as Anaïs * Véra Norman as Mirette * Raymond Girard as Prosper Mérimée * Lucien Blondeau as Le grand chambellan * Paul Faivre as L'aubergiste * Camille Guérini as Le docteur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paris Still Sings
''Paris Still Sings'' (French: ''Paris chante toujours'') is a 1951 French musical comedy film directed by Pierre Montazel and starring Lucien Baroux, Clément Duhour and Madeleine Lebeau with performances from a large number of leading French singers.Frith p.231 Cast * Les Compagnons de la Chanson Themselves / En personne * André Dassary as Himself / En personne * Georges Guétary as Himself / En personne * Luis Mariano as Himself / En personne * Yves Montand as Himself / En personne * Édith Piaf as Herself / En personne * Line Renaud as Herself / En personne * Tino Rossi as Himself / En personne * Jean Sablon as Himself / En personne * Georges Ulmer as Himself / En personne * Angelvin * Frédéric Bart * Léon Belières as Le président des vieux comédiens * Michel de Bonnay * Charles Camus * Christine Carère as La partenaire de Tino Rossi * Christine Chesnay as La femme blonde * Jean Clarieux * Marguerite Deval * Denis d'Inès as Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rendezvous In Grenada
''Rendezvous in Grenada'' (French: ''Rendez-vous à Grenade'') is a 1951 French musical film directed by Richard Pottier and starring Luis Mariano, Nicole Maurey and Jean Tissier.Quinlan p.351 It was shot at the Photosonor Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul-Louis Boutié. Cast * Luis Mariano as Marco Da Costa * Nicole Maurey as Manina * Jean Tissier as Maxime Saintal * Marthe Mercadier as Annette * Olivier Hussenot as Le chauffeur * Christiane Barry as La pompiste * Louis Bugette as Casimir * Zélie Yzelle as La dame qui traverse * Paul Villé as Le valet * Les Bluebell Girls as Elles-mêmes - Ensemble * Lucien Hector * Frédérique Nadar Frederique is a French female given name, which is equivalent to the male name Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler". Alternative spellings include Frédérique and Frederieke. The name Frederique may refer to: People * Frédérique Apffel-Marglin ( ... * Janine Marsay * Brigitte Bargès * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dream Of Andalusia
''The Dream of Andalusia'' (Spanish: ''El sueño de AndalucÃa'') is a 1951 French-Spanish musical film directed by Luis Lucia and starring Luis Mariano, Carmen Sevilla and Arlette Poirier.Mira p.280 A separate French film version ''Andalusia'' was also made. Plot Luis Mariano is Juanito, an itinerant botijero full of good humor who likes to sing and bullfighting. Carmen Sevilla is Dolores, the daughter of the owner of an inn who is fond of dancing. To prevent everything from being too excessive, the clever ending tells us that we are in a movie within a movie. Cast * Luis Mariano as Juanito Var * Carmen Sevilla as Dolores * Arlette Poirier as Fanny Miller * Perrette Souplex as Pilar * Liliane Bert as Greta * Andrée Moreau as Doña Augustias * José Nieto as Vicente * Enrique Guitart as RodrÃguez Valiente * Fernando Sancho * Léon Berton as The secretary * Jean Berton as The chief of police * Janine Zorelli * Alexandre Rignault as Pancho * Robert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not Any Weekend For Our Love
''Not Any Weekend for Our Love'' (french: Pas de week-end pour notre amour), is a French film from 1950, directed by Pierre Montazel, written by Pierre Montazel, and starring by Luis Mariano. The film was also features Louis de Fun̬s. Cast * Luis Mariano: Franck Reno, the baron's son, singer * Jules Berry: Baron Richard de Valirman * Louis de Fun̬s: Constantin, the Baron de Valirman's servant * Maria Mauban: Margaret Duval, journalist * Denise Grey: Gabrielle, the wife of Alvarez, Franck's mother * Bernard Lajarrige: Christian, Franck's brother * Jean Ozenne: Bertrand Touquet, Laurie's father * Jean Carmet Jean Carmet (25 April 1920 Р20 April 1994) was a French actor. Life and career Jean Carmet began working on stage and then in film in the early 1940s becoming a very popular comedic actor in his native country. He is best known internatio ...: the pianist References External links * Pas de week-end pour notre amour (1949)at the ''Films de France'' 1950 f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Like Only You
''I Like Only You'' (French: ''Je n'aime que toi'') is a 1949 French comedy film directed by Pierre Montazel, and starring by Luis Mariano, Martine Carol and André Le Gall. Powrie & Cadalanu p.114 It was shot at the Cité Elgé Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean d'Eaubonne. Synopsis Irène is married to the celebrated singer Renaldo Cortez who is completely devoted to his work. Frustrated she goes off with another man and Renaldo enlists the help of his faithful friend Arthur to return her to him so they can reconcile. Cast * Luis Mariano as Renaldo Cortez, singer, husband of Irène * Martine Carol as Irène, wife of Don Renaldo * André Le Gall as Gérard * Robert Dhéry as Arthur Bidois * Raymond Bussières as Ernest * Annette Poivre as Julia, maidservant of Don Renaldo * Edmond Ardisson as Le chauffeur * Louis de Funès as pianist of the orchestra * René Berthier as Le secrétaire * Jean Richard as Un passager de l'avion * Gasto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fandango (1949 Film)
''Fandango'' is a 1949 French musical film directed by Emil E. Reinert and starring Luis Mariano, Ludmilla Tchérina and Annette Poivre.The International Film Musical p.32 It was shot at the Victorine Studios in Nice. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean Douarinou. Synopsis In the Basque Country two friends are in love with the woman of an inn they frequent. Things are thrown into doubt when one of them is offered the chance to launch a singing career in Paris. Cast * Luis Mariano as José * Ludmilla Tchérina as Angélica * Raymond Bussières as François * Annette Poivre as Annette * Edmond Audran as Paul * Fernand Rauzéna as M. Carlo * Georgette Tissier as La mariée * Jean Tissier as M. Fleur * Lucien Callamand as Le beau-père * Robert Dalban as L'inspecteur * Claire Gérard as La grand-mère * Hennery as Bouffartigue * Liliane Lesaffre as Une invitée * Jean-François Martial Jean-François Martial (12 September 1891 â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secret Cargo
''Secret Cargo'' (French: ''Cargaison clandestine'') is a 1947 French drama film directed by Alfred Rode and starring Luis Mariano, Käthe von Nagy and Claudine Dupuis.Bock & Bergfelder p.336 Cast * Luis Mariano as José * Käthe von Nagy as Luisa Heim * Claudine Dupuis as Mila * Jean-Jacques Delbo as Carlos Mendoza * Junie Astor as Mme Mendoza * Pierre Renoir as Le préfet de police * Alfred Rode as Ricardo Mendi * Paul Amiot as Le gouverneur * Michel Ardan * Lucas Gridoux as N'Goué, le restaurateur chinois * Jacqueline Ricard * J.J. Telbos * Jean Témerson Jean Témerson (1898–1956) was a French actor. Selected filmography * '' The Lover of Madame Vidal'' (1936) - Guillaume - le domestique * '' With a Smile'' (1936) - Cam (uncredited) * '' Pépé le Moko'' (1937) - Gravère * ''Blanchette'' (1 ... References Bibliography * Hans-Michael Bock and Tim Bergfelder. ''The Concise Cinegraph: An Encyclopedia of German Cinema''. Berghahn Books. E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stairs Without End
''The Stairs Without End'' (French: ''L'escalier sans fin'') is a 1943 French drama film directed by Georges Lacombe and starring Pierre Fresnay, Madeleine Renaud and Suzy Carrier.Aitken p.754 The film's art direction Art director is the title for a variety of similar job functions in theater, advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, film and television, the Internet, and video games. It is the charge of a sole art director to supervise and unify the visi ... was by Jean Douarinou. Cast References Bibliography * Aitken, Ian. ''The Concise Routledge Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film''. Routledge, 2013. External links * 1943 films French drama films 1940s French-language films Films directed by Georges Lacombe French black-and-white films 1943 drama films 1940s French films {{1940s-France-film-stub ... [...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] |
