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Musicians Of The Sky
''Musicians of the Sky'' (French:''Les Musiciens du ciel'') is a 1940 French language motion picture drama directed by Georges Lacombe, based on novel "Musiciens Du Ceil" by René Lefèvre who co-wrote screenplay with Jean Ferry. The music score is by Arthur Honegger and Arthur Hoérée. The film stars Michèle Morgan, Michel Simon and René Lefèvre. The principal actors Michèle Morgan and Michel Simon, had earlier appeared together in '' Port of Shadows'' (1938), but then they had not been comrades. Primary cast *Michèle Morgan as Le lieutenant Saulnier *Michel Simon as Le capitaine Simon * René Lefèvre as Victor *René Alexandre René Alexandre (22 December 1885 – 19 August 1946) was a French actor. René Alexandre was born in Reims and died in Vitré, Ille-et-Vilaine in 1946. He was married to actress Gabrielle Robinne from 1912 until his death. Filmograph ... as Louis *Auguste Bovério as Le commissaire *Sylvette Saugé as La Louise *Alexandre R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georges Lacombe (film Director)
Georges Lacombe (1902 – 1990) was a French film director. Filmography *1928: '' La Zone'' (short) *1931: '' Boule de gomme'' *1932: ' *1933: '' La Femme invisible'' *1933: '' Un jour d'été'' *1934: ''Youth'' *1935: '' Épousez ma femme'' *1935: '' La Route heureuse'' *1936: '' Le cœur dispose'' *1938: ''Café de Paris'' *1939: ''Behind the Facade'' *1939: ''Musicians of the Sky'' *1940: ''Paris-New York'' *1940: ''They Were Twelve Women'' *1941: ''The Last of the Six'' *1941: '' Montmartre-sur-Seine'' *1942: '' Le Journal tombe à cinq heures'' *1942: ''Monsieur La Souris'' *1943: ''The Stairs Without End'' *1944: '' Florence est folle'' *1946: ''Land Without Stars'' *1946: ''Martin Roumagnac'' *1947: '' Les Condamnés'' *1948: '' Prélude à la gloire'' *1951: ''The Night Is My Kingdom'' *1952: ''Les Sept Péchés capitaux'', segment ''Le Huitième péché'' *1953: '' The Call of Destiny'' *1953: ''Their Last Night ''Their Last Night'' (French: ''Leur dernière nuit' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1940 Films
The year 1940 in film involved some significant events, including the premieres of the Walt Disney films ''Pinocchio'' and ''Fantasia''. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1940 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * February 10 – Tom and Jerry make their debut in the animated cartoon '' Puss Gets the Boot''. *February 23 – Walt Disney's second animated feature film ''Pinocchio'' is released. Although not a box office success upon its initial release, the film receives critical acclaim and wins two Academy Awards, including one for Best Original Song for " When You Wish Upon a Star". Over the years, ''Pinocchio'' has gained a cult following and is now considered one of the greatest films of all time. * April 12 – Alfred Hitchcock's first American film '' Rebecca'' is released, under the production of David O. Selznick. It would go on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture the following year. * May 17 – ''My Favorite Wife'' i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By Arthur Honegger
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Black-and-white Films
French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with France ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Fortnite French places Arts and media * The French (band), a British rock band * "French" (episode), a live-action episode of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' * ''Française'' (film), 2008 * French Stewart (born 1964), American actor Other uses * French (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) * French (tunic), a particular type of military jacket or tunic used in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union * French's, an American brand of mustard condiment * French catheter scale, a unit of measurement of diameter * French Defence, a chess opening * French kiss, a type of kiss involving the tongue See also * France (other) * Franch, a surname * French ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1940s French-language Films
Year 194 ( CXCIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Septimius and Septimius (or, less frequently, year 947 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 194 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 * Emperor Septimius Severus and Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Caesar become Roman Consuls. * Battle of Issus: Septimius Severus marches with his army (12 legions) to Cilicia, and defeats Pescennius Niger, Roman governor of Syria. Pescennius retreats to Antioch, and is executed by Severus' troops. * Septimius Severus besieges Byzantium (194–196); the city walls suffer extensive damage. Asia * Battle of Yan Province: Warlords Cao Cao and Lü Bu fight for control over Yan Province; the battle lasts for over 100 day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1940 Drama Films
Year 194 ( CXCIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Septimius and Septimius (or, less frequently, year 947 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 194 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 * Emperor Septimius Severus and Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Caesar become Roman Consuls. * Battle of Issus: Septimius Severus marches with his army (12 legions) to Cilicia, and defeats Pescennius Niger, Roman governor of Syria. Pescennius retreats to Antioch, and is executed by Severus' troops. * Septimius Severus besieges Byzantium (194–196); the city walls suffer extensive damage. Asia * Battle of Yan Province: Warlords Cao Cao and Lü Bu fight for control over Yan Province; the battle lasts for over 100 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Drama Films
French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with France ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Fortnite French places Arts and media * The French (band), a British rock band * "French" (episode), a live-action episode of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' * ''Française'' (film), 2008 * French Stewart (born 1964), American actor Other uses * French (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) * French (tunic), a particular type of military jacket or tunic used in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union * French's, an American brand of mustard condiment * French catheter scale, a unit of measurement of diameter * French Defence, a chess opening * French kiss, a type of kiss involving the tongue See also * France (other) * Franch, a surname * French ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Georges Lacombe
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
René Alexandre
René Alexandre (22 December 1885 – 19 August 1946) was a French actor. René Alexandre was born in Reims and died in Vitré, Ille-et-Vilaine in 1946. He was married to actress Gabrielle Robinne from 1912 until his death. Filmography (partial) * ''Fouquet'' (1910) the man in the iron mask * ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' (1911) * '' The Lacquered Box'' (1932) * '' A Man's Neck'' (1933) * ''Paris-New York ''Paris-New York'' (French: ''Paris New-York'') is a 1940 French comedy film directed by Yves Mirande, Claude Heymann and Georges Lacombe. It stars Gaby Morlay, Michel Simon and André Lefaur.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.306 It was shot at the Cité ...'' (1940) of Yves Mirande 1885 births 1946 deaths French male stage actors French male film actors French male silent film actors Sociétaires of the Comédie-Française Actors from Reims 20th-century French male actors {{France-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
René Lefèvre (actor)
René Lefèvre, born René Paul Louis Lefèvre, (6 March 1898 – 23 May 1991) was a French actor and writer. Throughout his career, he worked with several notable directors, like Jean Renoir, Jean-Pierre Melville, Jules Dassin, and René Clair. Career Lefèvre made his debut in the 1920s when he acted in numerous films in small roles. His first film of note was ''Le Million'', directed by René Clair in 1931. He later had the fortune of starring in the title role in ''The Crime of Monsieur Lange'', directed by Jean Renoir. He kept appearing in films until the late 70s, landing a small role in Jean-Pierre Melville's ''Le Doulos'' in 1962. He died in 1991 in Poissy. Partial filmography *1925: '' Knock, ou le triomphe de la médecine'' (de René Hervil) - Jean - le voiturier *1927: '' The Marriage of Mademoiselle Beulemans'' (de Julien Duvivier) - Seraphím Meulemeester *1927: ''Fleur d'amour'' (de Marcel Vandal) *1927: ''Le sous-marin de cristal'' (de Marcel Vandal) - Comte de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Of Shadows
''Port of Shadows'' (french: Le Quai des brumes , "The dock of mists") is a 1938 French film directed by Marcel Carné. An example of poetic realism, it stars Jean Gabin, Michel Simon and Michèle Morgan. The screenplay was written by Jacques Prévert based on a novel by Pierre Mac Orlan. The music score was by Maurice Jaubert. The film was the 1939 winner of France's top cinematic prize, the Prix Louis-Delluc. According to Charles O'Brien, the film would be one of the first to be called "film noir" by critics (1939, France). Plot On a foggy night, Jean (Jean Gabin), an army deserter, catches a ride to the port city of Le Havre. Hoping to start over, Jean finds himself in a lonely bar at the far edge of town. However, while getting a good meal and civilian clothes, Jean meets Nelly (Michèle Morgan), a 17-year-old who has run away from her godfather, Zabel, with whom she lives. Jean and Nelly spend time together over the following days, but they are often interrupted by Zabel, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Portier
Paul Portier was a French cinematographer.Powrie & Rebillard p.224 He worked on around fifty films during his career. Selected filmography * '' Imperial Violets'' (1924) * '' The Woman in Gold'' (1926) * '' The Song of the Nations'' (1931) * '' A Happy Man'' (1932) * '' Baroud'' (1932) * ''The Novel of Werther'' (1938) * '' Three Waltzes'' (1938) * ''There's No Tomorrow'' (1939) * ''Musicians of the Sky ''Musicians of the Sky'' (French:''Les Musiciens du ciel'') is a 1940 French language motion picture drama directed by Georges Lacombe, based on novel "Musiciens Du Ceil" by René Lefèvre who co-wrote screenplay with Jean Ferry. The music sco ...'' (1940) * '' The Acrobat'' (1941) References Bibliography * Powrie, Phil & Rebillard, Éric. ''Pierre Batcheff and stardom in 1920s French cinema''. Edinburgh University Press, 2009. External links * Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown French cinematographers {{France-film-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
