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Marguerite De Morlaye
Marguerite de Morlaye (29 January 1870, Saint-Mandé –18 September 1957, Paris) was a French actress. Selected filmography * ''Martyr'' (1927) * '' A Foolish Maiden'' (1929) * '' The Wonderful Day'' (1932) * '' La dame de chez Maxim's'' (1933) * ''Les yeux noirs'' (1935) * '' The Devil in the Bottle'' (1935) * '' The King'' (1936) * ''Compliments of Mister Flow'' (1936) * '' Nights of Fire'' (1937) * ''The Green Jacket'' (1937) * ''The Kings of Sport'' (1937) * ''The Club of Aristocrats'' (1937) * '' Kreutzer Sonata'' (1937) * ''Gibraltar'' (1938) * '' The Patriot'' (1938) * '' Café de Paris'' (1938) * '' I Was an Adventuress'' (1938) * ''Law of the north ''Law of the North'' is a 1932 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and starring Bill Cody, Andy Shuford and Nadine Dore.Pitts p.184 It was the penultimate Monogram Pictures eight-film Western film series "the Bill and Andy series" ...'' (1939) * ''Beating Heart (film), Beating Heart'' (1940) * ''Bolero (1942 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint-Mandé
Saint-Mandé () is a high-end Communes of France, commune of the Val-de-Marne Departments of France, department in Île-de-France in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the Kilometre Zero, center of Paris. It is one of the smallest communes of the Île-de-France by land area, but is one of the most densely populated municipalities in Europe. It is located on the edge of the 12th arrondissement of Paris, near the Porte de Vincennes and the Porte de Saint-Mandé. The motto of the city is ''Cresco et Floresco'', which means "I grow and I flourish". History On 1 January 1860, the city of Paris was enlarged by annexing neighboring communes. On that occasion, about two-thirds of the commune of Saint-Mandé was annexed to Paris, and now forms the neighborhoods of Bel-Air (Paris), Bel-Air and Picpus, Paris, Picpus, in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. In 1929, the commune of Saint-Mandé lost one-quarter of its territory when the city of Paris annexed the Bois de Vin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Café De Paris (1938 Film)
Café de Paris may refer to: Establishments *Café de Paris (London), a London nightclub * Café de Paris, Chicago, a Chicago nightclub * Café de Paris (restaurant), Geneva * Café de Paris (Rome), a bar in Rome, Italy * Café de Paris (Cubzac-les-Ponts) *Café de Paris (Monaco) * Gran Café de París (Seville) * Gran Café De Paris (Tangier) Film and television * ''Café de Paris'' (film), a 1938 film directed by Georges Lacombe *''Café de Paris'', a 1943 film directed by Edgar Neville Edgar Neville Romrée, Count of Berlanga de Duero (28 December 1899 – 23 April 1967) was a Spanish playwright and film director, a member of the "other" Generation of '27. Biography Neville was born in Madrid but lived in Hollywood in the 19 ... * ''Café de Paris'' (TV series), an American variety show See also * Café de Paris sauce, a complex butter-based sauce served with grilled meats, introduced at the Café de Paris in Geneva {{DEFAULTSORT:Cafe de Paris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1870 Births
Year 187 ( CLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Quintius and Aelianus (or, less frequently, year 940 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 187 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Septimius Severus marries Julia Domna (age 17), a Syrian princess, at Lugdunum (modern-day Lyon). She is the youngest daughter of high-priest Julius Bassianus – a descendant of the Royal House of Emesa. Her elder sister is Julia Maesa. * Clodius Albinus defeats the Chatti, a highly organized German tribe that controlled the area that includes the Black Forest. By topic Religion * Olympianus succeeds Pertinax as bishop of Byzantium (until 198). Births * Cao Pi, Chinese emperor of the Cao Wei state (d. 226) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Royalists
''The Royalists'' (French: ''Les Chouans'') is a 1947 French historical drama film directed by Henri Calef and starring Paul Amiot, Roland Armontel and Roger Bontemps. It is an adaptation of Honoré de Balzac's 1829 novel ''Les Chouans''. A later film version, titled ''Chouans!'' (1988), was directed by Philippe de Broca. Plot Cast * Jean Marais: the Marquis of Montauran * Madeleine Robinson: Madam du Gua * Madeleine Lebeau: Marie-Nathalie de Verneuil * Marcel Herrand: Corentin * Pierre Dux: Hulot * Paul Amiot: the Count of Beauvent * Roland Armontel: Beau Pied * Jean Brochard: Marche à Terre * Guy Favières: Galope Chopine * Georges Paulais: the Marquis of Guénic * Jacques Charon: Lieutenant Merle * Louis Seigner: the priest Gudin * Léo Lapara: Pille-Miche * Howard Vernon Howard Vernon (15 July 1908 – 25 July 1996) was a Swiss actor. In 1961, he became a favorite actor of Spanish film director Jesús Franco and began starring in many low-budget horror and ero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goodbye Darling
''Goodbye Darling'' (French: ''Adieu chérie'') is a 1946 French drama film directed by Raymond Bernard and starring Danielle Darrieux, Louis Salou and Gabrielle Dorziat.Rège p.620 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Gys. Cast * Danielle Darrieux as Chérie * Louis Salou as Maxime * Gabrielle Dorziat as Constance * Jacques Berthier as Bruno Betillac * Germaine Stainval * Rolande Forest * Palmyre Levasseur * Robert Seller * Pierre Sergeol * Edouard Hemme * Jacques Janvier * Pierre Larquey as Édouard * Jean-Jacques Delbo as Ricardo * Alice Tissot as Mademoiselle Chomelette * Charles Aznavour as Le duettiste * Robert de France * Marguerite de Morlaye * René Fluet * Jean Gabert * Marie Guilhène * Johnny Marchand * Marcel Roche Production Guy Lefranc Guy Lefranc (21 October 1919 - 1 February 1994) was a French director and screenwriter. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lefranc, Guy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Six Hours To Lose
''Six Hours to Lose'' (french: Six heures à perdre) is a 1947 French romance film directed by Alex Joffé and Jean Lévitte and starring André Luguet, Denise Grey and Pierre Larquey. The film has no relation to the eponymous novel of Robert Brasillach, edited posthumously in 1953. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul-Louis Boutié and Guy de Gastyne. Plot A traveller is stuck in an unknown town because his connecting train will only arrive in six hours. He decides to kill time by taking a stroll. He is not prepared to get confused with somebody else. In fact the citizens are eagerly awaiting the visit of a famous man and the clueless traveller is his doppelgänger. Soon he experiences what that means. Cast * André Luguet as traveller / Léopold de Witt * Denise Grey as Misses de Witt * Pierre Larquey as Joseph * Paulette Dubost as Annette * Jacqueline Pierreux as Simone * Dany Robin as Rosy * Louis de Funès as the driver * Luce Fabiole as the passenger * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Murderer Is Not Guilty
''The Murderer is Not Guilty'' (French: ''L'assassin n'est pas coupable'') is a 1946 French crime film directed by René Delacroix and starring Albert Préjean Albert Préjean (27 October 1894 in Paris – 1 November 1979 in Paris) was a French actor, primarily in film. He served in World War I, and was decorated with the Croix de Guerre and the Legion d'honneur. With Lysiane Rey, he was the ..., Jacqueline Gauthier and Jules Berry.Rège p.538 A writer investigates after a number of film actors are killed. Cast References Bibliography * Rège, Philippe. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1946 films 1946 crime films French crime films 1940s French-language films Films about filmmaking Gaumont Film Company films French black-and-white films 1940s French films Films directed by René Delacroix {{1940s-crime-film-stub ... [...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] |
Strange Inheritance (film)
''Strange Inheritance'' or ''The Traveller on All Saints' Day'' (French: ''Le voyageur de la Toussaint'', Italian: ''Il viaggiatore d'Ognissanti'') is a 1943 French-Italian mystery film directed by Louis Daquin and starring Assia Noris, Jules Berry, Gabrielle Dorziat and Guillaume de Sax. It is an adaptation of the 1941 novel of the same title by Georges Simenon. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Moulaert. It was made as a co-production between Occupied France and Fascist Italy.Chiti & Poppi p.406 Synopsis On a misty November day a young man makes a returns to his hometown of La Rochelle following the death of his Uncle, who has left him his entire fortune. He finds his upper-class family resent him because his parents were both music hall entertainers. He begins to investigate the circumstances of his uncle's suspicious death. Cast * Assia Noris as Colette Mauvoisin * Jules Berry as Plantel * Gabrielle Dorziat as Gérardine Éloi * Guillaume de Sax as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantastic Night
''La Nuit fantastique'' (''The Fantastic Night'') is a 1942 French fantasy film directed by Marcel L'Herbier. It is regarded as one of the most successful films made in France during the German occupation. Plot Denis, a poor student in philosophy, works as a night porter in the Paris market of Les Halles in order to pay for his studies. Constantly weary, he falls asleep and dreams of a beautiful girl in white, Irène, with whom he falls in love. An adventure follows in which he tries to save the girl from being married off for her money. When he awakes, he discovers Irène alive and real. Cast * Fernand Gravey, as Denis * Micheline Presle, as Irène * Saturnin Fabre, as Thalès * Jean Parédès, as Cadet * Michel Vitold, as Boris * Bernard Blier, as Lucien * Marcel Lévesque, as Doctor Le Tellier * Charles Granval, as Adalbert, the blind man Production As L'Herbier was finishing ''Histoire de rire'', his first film made during the Occupation, he was presented with a scenario wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
L'amant De Bornéo
''The Lover of Borneo'' (French: ''L'amant de Bornéo'') is a 1942 French comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Feydeau and René Le Hénaff and starring Arletty, Jean Tissier and André Alerme. Burch & Sellier p.100-101 The film was based on a 1941 stage play of the same title by Roger Ferdinand and José Germain. It was shot at the Cité Elgé Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. Synopsis Lucien Mazerand, a bookseller from the provinces, arrives in Paris to spend a few days. On his visit he becomes enthralled by the music hall singer Stella Losange, and to impress he pretends to be an adventurer who has spent years in the Tropics. Although he has a rival in chocolatier Arthur Serval, Stella is soon planning to leave with Lucien for Borneo. Cast * Arletty as Stella Losange * Jean Tissier as Lucien Mazerand * André Alerme as Arthur Serval * Pauline Carton as Agathe * Pierre Larquey as Lajoie * Guillaume de Sax as Gaston * Geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolero (1942 Film)
''Bolero'' (French: ''Boléro'') is a 1942 French comedy film directed by Jean Boyer and starring Arletty, André Luguet and Jacques Dumesnil.Hayward p.4 It takes its name from the Bolero, a Latin American dance and the composer Maurice Ravel's piece of music inspired by the style of it. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Aguettand. It was made by Pathé at the company's Francoeur Studios. Future star Simone Signoret had a small, uncredited role in the film. Cast * Arletty as Catherine * André Luguet as Rémi * Jacques Dumesnil as Georges * Meg Lemonnier as Miquette * Christian Gérard as Paul Bardot * André Bervil as Laurent * Louis Salou as Professeur Archaimbaud * Paul Ollivier as Le deuxième témoin * Jacques Roussel as Horace * Guita Karen as La bonne * Denise Grey as Anne-Marie * Lucienne Legrand * Nathalie Alexeeff * Janine Berry * Marguerite de Morlaye as Dame à la présentation de la collection * Robert Le Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |