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Louis Guglielmi
Louis Guglielmi (3 April 1916 – 4 April 1991), known by his pen name Louiguy (), was a Spanish-born French people, French musician of Italian descent. He wrote the melody for Édith Piaf's lyrics of "La Vie en Rose" and the Latin jazz composition "Cerisier rose et pommier blanc", a popular music, popular song written in 1950, made famous in English as "Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)", which was recast as a resounding Mambo (music), mambo hit for Dámaso Pérez Prado, Pérez Prado. Guglielmi was born in Barcelona. He studied music at the Conservatoire de Paris in the same class as Maurice Baquet, Henri Betti, Paul Bonneau and Henri Dutilleux. He created almost three dozen film scores, beginning in 1946 with ''La Rose de la mer'' and including ''Mourir d'aimer'' (1970; in English ''To Die of Love''). Among the last was the score for Jean Gabin's final gangster flick, Verdict (1974 film), ''Verdict'' (1974). He died in Vence, one day after his 75th birthday. Selected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barcelona
Barcelona ( , , ) is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits,Barcelona: Población por municipios y sexo – Instituto Nacional de EstadÃstica. (National Statistics Institute) its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Gabin
Jean Gabin (; 17 May 190415 November 1976) was a French actor and singer. Considered a key figure in French cinema, he starred in several classic films including ''Pépé le Moko'' (1937), ''La grande illusion'' (1937), ''Le Quai des brumes'' (1938), ''La bête humaine'' (1938), ''Le jour se lève'' (1939), and ''Le plaisir'' (1952). During his career he had twice won both the Silver Bear for Best Actor from the Berlin International Film Festival and the Volpi Cup for Best Actor from the Venice Film Festival respectively. Gabin was made a member of the Légion d'honneur in recognition of the important role he played in French cinema. Biography Early life Gabin was born Jean-Alexis Moncorgé in Paris, the son of Madeleine Petit and Ferdinand Moncorgé, a cafe owner and cabaret entertainer whose stage name was Gabin, which is a first name in French. He grew up in the village of Mériel in the Seine-et-Oise (now Val-d'Oise) département, about 22 mi (35 km) north of Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramuntcho (1959 Film)
''Ramuntcho'' is a 1959 French drama film directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer and starring François Guérin, Mijanou Bardot and Gaby Morlay.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.390 It is based on Pierre Loti's 1897 novel of the same title. Cast * François Guérin as Ramuntcho * Mijanou Bardot as Gracieuse * Gaby Morlay as Dolorès * Roger Hanin as Itchoa * Albert Dinan as Baptistin * Marie Glory as Franchita * Moustache as L'aubergiste * Georges Géret as Arrochkoa * Colette Régis as La supériere * Evelyne Ker as Pantchika * Simone Vannier Simone may refer to: * Simone (given name), a feminine (or Italian masculine) given name of Hebrew origin * Simone (surname), an Italian surname Simone may also refer to: * ''Simone'' (1918 film), a French silent drama film * ''Simone'' (1926 fi ... References Bibliography * Dayna Oscherwitz & MaryEllen Higgins. ''The A to Z of French Cinema''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1959 films 1959 drama films Frenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Price Of Love (1955 Film)
''The Price of Love'' (French: '' Interdit de séjour'') is a 1955 French crime drama film directed by Maurice de Canonge and starring Claude Laydu, Joëlle Bernard and Pierre Destailles.Burnett p.192 The film's sets were designed by the art director Maurice Colasson. Cast * Claude Laydu as Pierre Ménard * Joëlle Bernard as Suzy * Pierre Destailles as Jojo * Renaud Mary as Fernando * Daniel Cauchy as Paulo * Liliane Bert as Monique * Henri Crémieux as Le juge d'instruction * Robert Dalban as L'inspecteur Chennier * Arlette Merry as Raymonde * Michel Piccoli as Georges * Clara Tambour as L'auditrice * Robert Le Béal as L'avocat de Pierre * Marcel Raine as L'avocat général * Paul Frankeur Paul Frankeur (29 June 1905 - 27 October 1974) was a French actor who appeared in films by Jacques Tati (''Jour de fête'') and Luis Buñuel (''The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie'' and ''The Phantom of Liberty''). He was sometimes credited a ... as Commissaire Bernard * Yà ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Turning
''Dangerous Turning'' (French: ''Le tournant dangereux'') is a 1954 French-Italian drama film directed by Robert Bibal and starring Viviane Romance, Philippe Lemaire and Armand Mestral.Chiti & Poppi p.70 Cast * Viviane Romance as Lucienne Courtois * Philippe Lemaire as Freddy * Armand Mestral as Daniel Courtois * Maria Pia Casilio as Paquita Simoni * Enrico Glori as Simoni, le brigadier * Guy Decomble as Monsieur Léon * Georges Aminel * Charles Blavette * Dany Caron * Robert Berri * Huguette Doriane * Henri Arius * Antonin Berval Antonin Berval (1891–1966) was a French film actor.Goble p.4 He is sometimes credited simply as Berval. Selected filmography * ''Notre Dame d'amour'' (1923) * ''Arthur'' (1931) - Hubert de Fondragon * ''Le costaud des PTT'' (1931) * ''To the P ... References Bibliography * Chiti, Roberto & Poppi, Roberto. ''Dizionario del cinema italiano: Dal 1945 al 1959''. Gremese Editore, 1991. External links * 1954 films French drama fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At The Order Of The Czar
''At the Order of the Czar'' (French: ''Par ordre du tsar'') is a 1954 French-West German historical drama film directed by André Haguet and starring Michel Simon, Colette Marchand and Jacques François.Mitchell, p. 107 A separate German-language version ''Hungarian Rhapsody'' was also produced. Shooting took place at the Victorine Studios in Nice and on location in Paris and the French Riviera. The film's sets were designed by the art director Roland Quignon. It was shot in Gevacolor. Cast * Michel Simon as Prince de Sayn-Wittgenstein * Colette Marchand as Princess Caroline * Jacques François as Franz Liszt * Jacqueline Gay as Nathalie * Willy Fritsch as Le Grand-Duc * Lucienne Legrand as Maria Paulovna * Yves Brainville Yves Brainville (8 March 1914 – 16 November 1993) was a French film and television actor.Hayward p.245 Selected filmography * ''Entrée des artistes'' (1938) - Sylvestre * ''Accord final'' (1938) - Chenal - l'ami de Georges * ''Eduardo VII'' .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tour Of The Grand Dukes
''The Tour of the Grand Dukes'' (French: ''La Tournée des grands ducs'') is a 1953 French musical comedy film directed by André Pellenc and starring Raymond Bussières, Denise Grey and Christian Duvaleix as well as featuring the singer Lily Fayol.Price p.168 Synopsis Gaston is in love with Brigitte, the daughter of a baroness, who teasingly tells him that she has another lover in Paris. He heads off to the capital to find and confront his rival under the pretext of trying to recruit performers for a charity gala. He is robbed on the way and ends up lost in the world of cabaret Cabaret is a form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation, or drama. The performance venue might be a pub, a casino, a hotel, a restaurant, or a nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience, often dining o ...s. All the other characters come looking for him. Cast References Bibliography * Dicale, Bertrand. ''Louis de Funès, grimaces et gloire''. Grasset, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Jacques (1953 Film)
''Little Jacques'' (French: ''Le petit Jacques'') is a 1953 French drama film directed by Robert Bibal and starring Jean-Pierre Kérien, Blanchette Brunoy and Christian Fourcade.Parish p.547 Cast * Jean-Pierre Kérien as Noël Rambert * Blanchette Brunoy as Marthe Rambert * Christian Fourcade as Le petit Jacques Rambert * Howard Vernon as Daniel Mortal * Micheline Francey as Claire Mortal * Célia Cortez as Mlle Edmée, l'assistante * Pierre Jourdan as Paul Laverdac * Jean Tissier as Le juge d'instruction Dubois * Jacques Charon as L'avocat de la défense Me. Merlin * Lucien Nat as Le procureur * Charles Roy as Le docteur Dr. Arthez * Odette Barencey as La concierge * Charles Bayard as Un actionnaire * Louise Bazin * Robert Charlet * Emile Dars * Paul Demange as Le vieux beau * Pierre Larquey * Charles Lemontier Charles Lemontier (1894–1965) was a French film actor.Aping p.76 Selected filmography * ''Street Without a Name'' (1934) * ''J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boum Sur Paris
''Boum sur Paris'', is a French comedy film from 1953, directed by Maurice de Canonge. Plot In the early 1950s, the popular radio program "La Kermesse aux Étoiles", hosted by the famous Jean Nohain, mixing lottery games and performances of various artists will be disturbed by the adventures of a man and his bride seeking to retrieve a dangerous perfume bottle (explosive) which was inadvertently mixed with prizes ... Cast * Jacques Pills as Gilbert Sestrières * Danielle Godet as Hélène * Armand Bernard as Calchas * Luce Feyrer as Lola Robert * Gary Cooper as himself * Annie Cordy as herself * Édith Piaf as herself * Juliette Gréco as herself * Line Renaud as herself * Gilbert Bécaud as himself * Charles Trenet as himself * Charles Boyer as himself * Martine Carol as herself * Andréa Parisy as herself * Gisèle Pascal as herself * Gregory Peck as himself * Lucienne Delyle as herself * Paul Demange as himself * Marcel Mouloudji Marcel André Mouloudji (16 Septem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sleepwalker (1951 Film)
''The Sleepwalker'' (French: ''Boniface somnambule'') is a 1951 French comedy film directed by Maurice Labro and starring Fernandel, Andrex and Gaby André.Vincendeau p.153 The film was shot at the Cité Elgé studios in Paris with sets designed by the art director Paul-Louis Boutié. Is is a sequel to the 1949 film ''The Heroic Monsieur Boniface''. Cast * Fernandel as Victor Boniface * Andrex as Charlie, le chef des gangsters * Gaby André as Stella Gazzini, la vedette à Tabarin * André Roanne as Louis, le voleur du briquet * Raoul Marco as Le directeur des magasins * Louis de Funès as Anatole, le mari soupçonneux * Julien Maffre as Victor, le lampiste * André Numès Fils as Jules, le valet de chambre du Grand Hôtel * Rivers Cadet as Jean * Michel Ardan as Un gangster * Mathilde Casadesus as Mademoiselle Thomas * Yves Deniaud as René, un gangster * Simone Silva as Louise * Nadine Tallier Nadine de Rothschild (née Nadine Nelly Jeannette Lhopitalier; born 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dakota 308
''Dakota 308'' is a 1951 French crime film directed by Jacques Daniel-Norman and starring Suzy Carrier, Jean Pâqui and Louis Seigner.Rège p.910 The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carré. Synopsis The plot concerns a Dakota carrying a shipment of gold to Brazzaville. Cast * Suzy Carrier as Clara Sanders * Jean Pâqui as André Villeneuve * Louis Seigner as Le commissaire Jaillot * Roland Toutain as Le pilote * Marcel Alba * Paul Amiot as L'inspecteur Joly * Michel Ardan as Le chauffeur * Antonin Berval as Le commissaire Baron * André Burgère as Le directeur du camp * Robert Burnier as Charpentier * Al Cabrol as Le timonnier * Jacques Charon as Lord Vernon * Jean Daurand as Le radio * Charles Dechamps as Le directeur de la banque * Charlotte Ecard as L'infirmière * Jim Gérald as Van der Edern * Ketty Kerviel as Lady Vernon * Julien Maffre as Inspecteur Servais * Marcel Meral as L'huissier * Jean Nosserot as Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Atomic Monsieur Placido
''The Atomic Monsieur Placido'' (French: ''L'atomique Monsieur Placido'') is a 1950 French comedy crime film directed by Robert Hennion and starring Rellys, Liliane Bert and René Génin.Bessy, Chirat & Bernard p.512 Cast * Rellys as Toni / Placido * Liliane Bert as Zaza * René Génin as Le violoniste * Jean Témerson as Un maître d'hôtel * Michel Ardan as Jim * René Alié as Un gangster * Arsenio Freignac as Sainclair * Georges Bever as Un maître d'hôtel * Henri Chauve * Pierre Destailles as Le gérant de l'hôtel * Jean Dunot as Le policier * Gayot * Philippe Janvier as L'impresario * Rudy Lenoir * Julien Maffre as Le directeur * Jacques Provins as L'Égyptien * Marcel Rouzé * Zoïga * Nina Myral as La vieille dame * Madeleine Suffel as Une comédienne * Blanche Ariel * Christiane Barry as Une comédienne * Jacqueline Lerinat * Lisette Lebon * Robert Arnoux as Joe * Nicolas Amato as Le régisseur * Jacques Beauvais Ancient and noble French family name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
