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Mila Parély
Mila Parély (7 October 1917 – 14 January 2012), born Olga Colette Peszynski, was a French actress of Polish ancestry best known for the roles of Félicie, Belle's eldest sister, in Jean Cocteau's '' La Belle et la Bête'' (1946), and as Geneviève in '' La Règle du jeu'' (1939). She had a liaison with actor Jean Marais from 1942 to 1944, remaining lifelong friends, and in 1976 she was his business associate in a pottery shop. Marais was the long-term lover of Jean Cocteau and her co-star in the latter's 1946 film version of ''Beauty and the Beast''. She gave up acting in the late 1950s in order to take care of her racing car driving husband Taso Mathieson, who had been injured in an accident. She also worked with such notable directors as Max Ophüls, Jean Renoir, Robert Bresson, Fritz Lang and G.W. Pabst. She returned to acting briefly in the late 1980s. Mila Parély died on 14 January 2012, aged 94, in Vichy, where she had spent the last fifty years of her life. Sel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paris
Paris () is the Capital city, capital and List of communes in France with over 20,000 inhabitants, 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 List of cities proper by population density, 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 capital, 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 Caput Mundi#Paris, the capital of the world. The City of Paris is the centre of the Île-de-France Regions of 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rules Of The Game
''The Rules of the Game'' (original French title: ''La règle du jeu'') is a 1939 French satirical comedy-drama film directed by Jean Renoir. The ensemble cast includes Nora Gregor, Paulette Dubost, Mila Parély, Marcel Dalio, Julien Carette, Roland Toutain, Gaston Modot, Pierre Magnier and Renoir. Renoir's portrayal of the wise, mournful Octave anchors the fatalistic mood of this pensive comedy of manners. The film depicts members of upper-class French society and their servants just before the beginning of World War II, showing their moral callousness on the eve of destruction. At the time, ''The Rules of the Game'' was the most expensive French film made: Its original budget of 2.5 million francs eventually increased to more than 5 million francs. Renoir and cinematographer Jean Bachelet made extensive use of deep-focus and long shots during which the camera is constantly moving, sophisticated cinematic techniques in 1939. Renoir's career in France was at its pinnacle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mission In Tangier
''Mission in Tangier'' (French: ''Mission à Tanger'') is a 1949 French drama film directed by André Hunebelle and starring Raymond Rouleau, Gaby Sylvia and Mila Parély. It was the first in the trilogy of films featuring dashing reporter Georges Masse, it was followed in 1950 by '' Beware of Blondes''. It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carré. Plot During the Second World War, Georges Masse undergoes a dangerous mission by taking secret documents from Tangiers to London. Cast * Raymond Rouleau as Georges Masse * Gaby Sylvia as Lily * Mila Parély as Barbara * Henri Nassiet as Alexandre Segard * Louis de Funès as a Spanish general officer * Christian Bertola as Henri Pelletier * Pierre Destailles as Maurin * Jo Dest as Herr von Kloster * Max Révol as the barkeeper * Madeleine Barbulée as the typist in the editorial department * Billy Bourbon as the cabaret spectator * Gregori Chmara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snowbound (1948 Film)
''Snowbound'' is a 1948 British thriller film directed by David MacDonald and starring Robert Newton, Dennis Price, Stanley Holloway, Herbert Lom, Marcel Dalio and Guy Middleton and introducing Mila Parély. Based on the 1947 novel '' The Lonely Skier'' by Hammond Innes, the film concerns a group of people searching for treasure hidden by the Nazis in the Alps following the Second World War. The film's sets were designed by the art director Maurice Carter. Plot British film director Derek Engles recognises Neil Blair, an extra on his set, whilst he prepares to shoot a scene. He pulls him out and goes for a private chat. In order to investigate some intelligence that he has picked up in Italy, Engles offers Blair a job as he trusts him (he used to be Blair's commanding officer). He wants Blair to inform him on the activities of everyone who stays at a ski lodge, whilst posing as a scriptwriter. Blair accepts this offer and travels to the Italian Alps where he meets the cam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Refuge
''Last Refuge'' (french: Dernier refuge) is a French film from 1947, directed by Marc Maurette, written by Maurice Griffe and Marc Maurette, and starring Raymond Rouleau. The film featured Louis de Funès in a supporting role. Cast * Raymond Rouleau: Philippe * Giselle Pascal: Antoinette Baron * Félicien Tramel: Mr. Baron * Noël Roquevert: Beauchamp * Mila Parély: Sylvie * Marcelle Monthil: Mrs. Baron * Louis de Funès Louis Germain David de Funès de Galarza (; 31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) was a French actor and comedian. He is France's favourite actor, according to a series of polls conducted since the late 1960s, having played over 150 roles in fil ...: the driver Reception The film wasn't successful. References External links * * 1947 films 1940s French-language films Films based on Belgian novels Films based on works by Georges Simenon French black-and-white films French drama films 1947 drama films 1940s French films {{1940s-F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Without Light (1946 Film)
''Star Without Light'' (French: ''Étoile sans lumière'') is a 1946 French drama film directed by Marcel Blistène and starring Édith Piaf, Marcel Herrand and Jules Berry.Gorlinski p.215 The film's art direction was by Jean d'Eaubonne. The film is set in 1929. Main cast * Édith Piaf as Madeleine * Marcel Herrand as Roger Marney * Jules Berry as Billy Daniel * Serge Reggiani as Gaston Lansac * Mila Parély as Stella Dora * Yves Montand as Pierre * Colette Brosset as Lulu * Renée Dennsy as La script-girl * Jean Raymond as Paul * Pierre Farny * Paul Frankeur as Le reporter * Pierre Mindaist * Ginette Cantrin * Juliette Cransac * Georges Yvon * Jean Rozemberg * Georges Vitray as Le producteur Darnois * Mady Berry Mady Berry (14 October 1887 – 18 January 1965) was a French stage and film actress.Waldman p.146 Selected filmography * ''Gloria'' (1931) * '' All That's Not Worth Love'' (1931) * '' Moon Over Morocco'' (1931) * '' The Girl and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women's Games
''Women's Games'' (French: ''Jeux de femmes'') is a 1946 French comedy film directed by Maurice Cloche and starring Jacques Dumesnil, Hélène Perdrière and Saturnin Fabre.Rège p.229 The film's sets were designed by the art director Raymond Nègre Raymond Nègre was a French art director active in the film industry during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.Hayward p.241 Selected filmography * '' My First Love'' (1945) * '' Resistance'' (1945) * '' Not So Stupid'' (1946) * '' Women's Games'' (1946 .... Cast References Bibliography * Rège, Philippe. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1946 films 1946 comedy films French comedy films 1940s French-language films Films directed by Maurice Cloche French black-and-white films 1940s French films {{1940s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Cavalier
''The Black Cavalier'' (French: ''Le cavalier noir'') is a 1945 French historical adventure film directed by Gilles Grangier and starring Georges Guétary, Mila Parély and Jean Tissier.Powrie & Cadalanu p.130 It also marked the screen debut of Nicole Maurey who appeared in a supporting role. The film's sets were designed by the art director Roland Quignon. Location shooting took place at the Château de Vaudémont in Eastern France. It was one of the most popular movies in France in 1945 with admissions of 3,672,572.French box office of 1945 at Box Office Story Synopsis In in the early |
Father Serge
''Father Serge'' (French: ''Le père Serge'') is a 1945 French historical drama film directed by Lucien Ganier-Raymond and starring Jacques Dumesnil, Mila Parély and Marcel Herrand. It is based on the short story '' Father Sergius'' by Leo Tolstoy.Goble p.462 It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios and Studio François 1 in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert-Jules Garnier. Synopsis Prince Stéphane, a rising figure at the court of Nicholas I is shocked when he discovers the Tsar has had an affair with his fiancée. He renounces all world interests and retires to a monastery, become a wondering monk who is valued for his faith and his abilities as a healer. When he discovers that his former love is serious ill in St Petersburg he heads there at once. Cast * Jacques Dumesnil as Le prince Stéphane * Mila Parély as La baronne Vera Kourianev * Ariane Borg as La comtesse Marie Korotkova * Marcel Herrand as Le tsar Nicolas Pavlovitch Romano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The White Truck
''The White Truck'' (French: ''Le camion blanc'') is a 1943 French comedy drama film directed by Léo Joannon and starring Jules Berry, Blanchette Brunoy and François Périer. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean Douarinou. Plot A young garage mechanic is hired for an unusual assignment, to drive a white truck around France carrying the corpse of a famed gypsy leader. Cast *Jules Berry as Shabbas - the chief of the northern gypsies *Blanchette Brunoy as Germaine *François Périer as François Ledru - a young mechanic *Fernand Charpin as Courbassié - gypsies' southern ambassador *Marguerite Moreno as The King's Widow *Roger Karl as Acho *Mila Parély as Madame Dupont *Jean Parédès as Ernest *Marcelle Monthil as Germaine's mother *Charles Lemontier as Germaine's father * Edmond Beauchamp as gypsy *Robert Berri as pump attendant *Georges Bever Georges Bever (1884–1973) was a French film and television actor.Goble p.38 Selected filmography * '' The Crys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Lit à Colonnes
''Le Lit à colonnes'' ( en, The Four-poster) is a French drama film from 1942, directed by Roland Tual, written by Charles Spaak, starring Fernand Ledoux and Jean Marais. The scenario was based on a novel of Louise de Vilmorin. In Finland the film was distributed under the title "Ristikon sävel" (realisation 7 February 1947). Cast * Fernand Ledoux: Porey-Cave * Michèle Alfa: Aline * Odette Joyeux: Marie-Dorée * Jean Marais: Rémi Bonvent * Jean Tissier: Jacquot * Pierre Larquey: Ten-Fingers * Mila Parély: Yada * Georges Marchal: Olivier de Verrières * Emmy Lynn: the Countess of Verrières * Valentine Tessier Valentine Tessier (5 August 1892 – 11 August 1981) was a French actress who appeared in around thirty films during her career. She played the title role in Jean Renoir's 1934 film version of ''Madame Bovary''.Donaldson-Evans p.193 Selected fi ...: Madame Porey-Cave * Jacqueline Champi: Marguerite de Verrières * Huguette Donga: Elise * Georges Cadix: L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
They Were Twelve Women
''They Were Twelve Women'' (French: ''Elles étaient douze femmes'') is a 1940 French comedy film directed by Georges Lacombe and starring Gaby Morlay, Françoise Rosay and Micheline Presle.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.306 The film's sets were designed by the art director André Andrejew. Cast * Gaby Morlay as Madame Marion * Françoise Rosay as La duchesse de Vimeuse * Micheline Presle as Lucie * Betty Stockfeld as La princesse Kadikoff * Simone Berriau as Madame Bernier * Nina Myral as La bonne * Simone Renant as Gaby * Marion Delbo as Madame de Bélières * Mila Parély as Madame de Vitrac * Primerose Perret as Janine de Vimeuse * Pamela Stirling as Madame de Turgis * Blanchette Brunoy Blanchette Brunoy (5 October 1915 – 3 April 2005) was a French actress. She was born Blanche Bilhaud in Paris as the daughter of a physician, and died in Manosque, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence of old age. Career Blanchette Brunoy appeared in over ... as Geneviève Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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