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Pierre Maudru
Pierre Maudru (1892–1992) was a French screenwriter.Goble p.189 He also directed three films. He was the son of the silent era director Charles Maudru. Selected filmography * '' André Cornélis'' (1927) * ''La Maison de la Fléche'' (1930) * ''Hai-Tang'' (1930) * ''Atlantis'' (1930) * ''The Mystery of the Villa Rose'' (1930) * ''The Sweetness of Loving'' (1930) * '' The Polish Jew'' (1931) * ''Our Lord's Vineyard'' (1932) * '' Love and Luck'' (1932) * '' Night Shift'' (1932) * '' The Lacquered Box'' (1932) * '' Miss Helyett'' (1933) * ''The Barber of Seville'' (1933) * '' The Flame'' (1936) * '' The Porter from Maxim's'' (1939) * ''Monsieur Hector'' (1940) * ''Tourments'' (1954) * ''The Contessa's Secret'' (1954) * ''Marie of the Isles ''Marie of the Isles'' (French: ''Marie des Isles'', Italian: ''I flibustieri della Martinica'') is a 1959 French-Italian historical film, historical adventure film directed by Georges Combret and starring Belinda Lee, Alain Saury and Darío More ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asnières-sur-Seine
Asnières-sur-Seine () is a Communes of France, commune in the Hauts-de-Seine Departments of France, department and Île-de-France Regions of France, region of north-central France. It lies on the left bank of the river Seine, some eight kilometres from the Kilometre zero#France, centre of Paris in the north-western Banlieue, suburbs of the French capital. The inhabitants are called the ''Asniérois'' and the ''Asniéroises'' in French. Name Asnières-sur-Seine was originally known simply as Asnières. The name was recorded for the first time in a papal bull of 1158 – as ''Asnerias'', from Medieval Latin ''asinaria'', meaning "donkey farm". The poor soil of Asnières, where Ericaceae, heather grew in medieval times, was probably deemed suitable only for the breeding of donkeys. By the early 20th century it had become a favourite boating centre for Parisians, and its industries included boat building. On 15 February 1968 the commune was officially renamed Asnières-sur-Seine to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Shift (1932 Film)
''Night Shift'' (French: ''Service de nuit'') is a 1932 French comedy film directed by Henri Fescourt and starring Marcel Barencey, Gaston Dupray and Paulette Dubost. It is based on the 1913 German play ''Tired Theodore'' by Max Ferner and Max Neal which has been adapted for the screen a number of times.Goble p.155 A separate Swedish-language version '' Tired Theodore'' was also produced. Cast * Marcel Barencey as Théodore Beudraves * Mylo d'Arcylle as Rose Beudraves * Paulette Duvernet as Gaby Beauchamp * Robert Darthez as Darius Beudraves * Gaston Dupray as Camille Ducreux * Paulette Dubost as La petite femme * Anna Lefeuvrier as Sarah * Fred Marche as Isaac * Louis Florencie as Le commissaire * Henri Jullien as Le professeur de chant * Ketty Pierson as Marie * André Numès Fils André — sometimes transliterated as Andre — is the French and Portuguese form of the name Andrew, and is now also used in the English-speaking world. It used in France, Quebec, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 Deaths
Year 199 ( CXCIX) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was sometimes known as year 952 ''Ab urbe condita''. The denomination 199 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 * Mesopotamia is partitioned into two Roman provinces divided by the Euphrates, Mesopotamia and Osroene. * Emperor Septimius Severus lays siege to the city-state Hatra in Central-Mesopotamia, but fails to capture the city despite breaching the walls. * Two new legions, I Parthica and III Parthica, are formed as a permanent garrison. China * Battle of Yijing: Chinese warlord Yuan Shao defeats Gongsun Zan. Korea * Geodeung succeeds Suro of Geumgwan Gaya, as king of the Korean kingdom of Gaya (traditional date). By topic Religion * Pope Zephyrinus succeeds Pope Victor I, as th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1892 Births
Year 189 ( CLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Silanus and Silanus (or, less frequently, year 942 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 189 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 * Plague (possibly smallpox) kills as many as 2,000 people per day in Rome. Farmers are unable to harvest their crops, and food shortages bring riots in the city. China * Liu Bian succeeds Emperor Ling, as Chinese emperor of the Han Dynasty. * Dong Zhuo has Liu Bian deposed, and installs Emperor Xian as emperor. * Two thousand eunuchs in the palace are slaughtered in a violent purge in Luoyang, the capital of Han. By topic Arts and sciences * Galen publishes his ''"Treatise on the various temperaments"'' (aka ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Frustrations
''Hot Frustrations'' (french: La Traite des blanches, it, S.2.S. - Base morte chiama Suniper, also known as ''I Am a Fugitive from a White Slave Gang'' and ''Frustrations'') is a 1965 French- Italian drama film written and directed by Georges Combret. Cast * Reine Rohan as Marisa * Magali Noël as Louisa * Paul Guers as Jean *Jean-Marc Tennberg as Mario * Evelyne Boursotti as Edith * Jean-Louis Tristan as Bob *Françoise Deldick * Umberto D'Orsi *Giacomo Furia Giacomo Matteo Furia (2 January 1925 – 5 June 2015) was an Italian film, television and stage actor. He appeared in more than 130 films between 1948 and 1998. Life and career Born in Arienzo, near Caserta, Furia started his acting career ... * Piero Gerlini External links * 1965 films French drama films Italian drama films 1960s French-language films Films directed by Georges Combret 1960s French films 1960s Italian films {{1960s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marie Of The Isles
''Marie of the Isles'' (French: ''Marie des Isles'', Italian: ''I flibustieri della Martinica'') is a 1959 French-Italian historical film, historical adventure film directed by Georges Combret and starring Belinda Lee, Alain Saury and Darío Moreno. It was also known as The Wild and the Wanton. Plot In 1635, Jacques du Parquet, the nephew of the well known explorer Belain d'Esnambic, enters a tavern in Dieppe, and falls in love with the daughter of the bartender, Marie Bonnard. He knows his noble family would disapprove such a marriage; besides, he is nominated for the post of governor in Martinica. He promised never to forget Marie, but as time goes by, she will accept to marry a rich and unscrupulous man, Monsieur de Saint-André. When her husband is appointed to serve in Martinica as General Commissioner, Marie demands to go with him. At her arrival, all sorts of trouble arrive: pirates take action against travelers and goods, rotten deals set the two officers against each oth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Contessa's Secret
''The Contessa's Secret'' (french: La Castiglione, it, La Contessa di Castiglione) is a 1954 French-Italian film starring Yvonne De Carlo as Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione. Plot Cast * Yvonne De Carlo as Virginia Oldoini * Georges Marchal as Lucio Falengo * Paul Meurisse as Napoleon III * Rossano Brazzi as Count Cavour * Lucienne Legrand as Empress Eugénie * Lea Padovani as Princess Princess Mathilde Bonaparte * Georges Lannes as Mocquart * Michel Etcheverry as Pietri * Tamara Lees as Princess of Metternich * Claude Boissol as Nigra * Lisette Lebon as Luisa * Alberto Bonucci as Castiglione * Roldano Lupi as Orsini * Pierre Flourens as M. de Nieuwerkerke * Charles Bouillaud as Un indicateur Production De Carlo signed on for the film in late December 1953. The film was to be shot entirely in French with no English version, which no Hollywood star had done before. It was originally called ''Castiglione'' and Raf Vallone and Georg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tourments
''Tourments'' en, Agonies, is a French drama film from 1954, directed by Jacques Daniel-Norman, written by Jacques Daniel-Norman, starring Paul Azaïs and Louis de Funès. Plot Jean-Jacques and Anne-Marie have adopted little Jean-Claude. The small family lives happily until the child's real mother decides she wants the boy back. She assigns a ruthless private detective to kidnap Jean-Claude. Cast * Paul Azaïs : father Bizule, security guard of a construction site * Louis de Funès : Eddy Gorlier, private detective * Tino Rossi : Jean-Jacques Duflot, called: Tony Caylor, a once famous singer * Blanchette Brunoy : Anne-Marie Duflot, wife of Jean-Jacques * Jacqueline Porel : Simone Rebeira, Jean-Claude's real mother * Charles Deschamps : Monsieur de Vandière, Anne-Marie's father * Claudy Chapeland : Jean-Claude Duflot, the little boy * Raymond Cordy : Jo Braitone * Andrée Servilange : Madame of Prinjelles, head of the orphanage * Renée Corciade : Madame Prestat * Jean B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monsieur Hector
''Monsieur Hector'' is a 1940 French musical comedy film based upon the play by Pierre de Marivaux, directed by Maurice Cammage and starring Fernandel, Denise Grey and Georges Grey.Quinlan p.178 It was shot at the Neuilly Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Marcel Magniez. Synopsis An aristocrat and his valet, after disappointments in life, decide to switch clothes and positions during the Nice Carnival. Cast * Fernandel as Hector * Denise Grey as Maroussia de Dragomir * Georges Grey as Le vicomte de Saint-Amand * Gaby Wagner as Jacqueline Monturot * Raymond Rognoni as Monturot * Madeleine Suffel as Suzanne * Marthe Mussine as La femme de chambre * Alice Deneige as La chanteuse * Rivers Cadet as Le maître d'hôtel * Marfa d'Hervilly as Une vieille cliente * Pierre Ferval * Suzanne Fleurant as Une cliente * Édouard Francomme * Jacques Henley as Un client * Philippe Richard as Le gérant * Jean-Jacques Steen * Jean T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Porter From Maxim's (1939 Film)
''The Porter from Maxim's'' (French: ''Le chasseur de chez Maxim's'') is a 1939 French comedy film directed by Maurice Cammage and starring Bach, Roger Tréville and Geneviève Callix Genevieve (french: link=no, Sainte Geneviève; la, Sancta Genovefa, Genoveva; 419/422 AD – 502/512 AD) is the patroness saint of Paris in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Her feast is on 3 January. Genevieve was born in Nanterre an .... It is based on the 1923 play of the same name which has been made into several film adaptations.Rearick p.245 Cast References Bibliography * Rearick, Charles. ''Paris Dreams, Paris Memories: The City and Its Mystique''. Stanford University Press, 2011. External links * 1939 films French comedy films 1930s French-language films 1939 comedy films Films directed by Maurice Cammage Films set in Paris French films based on plays Films scored by Casimir Oberfeld Remakes of French films French black-and-white films 1930s French films [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flame (1936 Film)
''The Flame'' (French: ''La flamme'') is a 1936 French drama film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Line Noro, Charles Vanel and Gabriel Signoret. It is based on a play by Charles Méré.Goble p.764 The story had previously been made into a silent film in 1926. Cast * Line Noro as Cléo d'Aubigny * Charles Vanel as Victor Boussat * Gabriel Signoret as Lord Sidley * Josette Day as Hélène de Luyze * Bernard Lancret as Edward Sidley * Raymond Cordy as Le gaffeur * Colette Darfeuil as Fanny * Mady Berry as Mme Laure * Henri Crémieux as Le détective * Paul Demange as Le garçon * Blanche Denège as Mme de Luyze * Jean Diéner as H. de Luyze * Toto Grassin as Le barman * Claire Gérard as La nourrice * Jean Marconi Jean may refer to: People * Jean (female given name) * Jean (male given name) * Jean (surname) Fictional characters * Jean Grey, a Marvel Comics character * Jean Valjean, fictional character in novel ''Les Misérables'' and its adap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Barber Of Seville (1933 Film)
''The Barber of Seville'' (French: ''Le barbier de Séville'') is a 1933 French musical film directed by Hubert Bourlon and Jean Kemm and starring André Baugé, Fernand Charpin and Hélène Robert.Crisp p.397 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Gys. Cast * André Baugé as Figaro * Fernand Charpin as Bazile * Pierre Juvenet as Bartholo * Hélène Robert as Rosine * Nane Germon as Fanchette * Yvonne Yma as Marcelline * Monique Rolland as Chérubin * Josette Day as Suzanne * Jean Galland Jean Galland (1887–1967) was a French film actor. Selected filmography * '' Fantômas'' (1932) * ''The Oil Sharks'' (1933) * ''The Barber of Seville'' (1933) * '' The Scandal'' (1934) * '' Princesse Tam Tam'' (1935) * ''Whirlpool of Desire'' (1 ... as Comte Almaviva References Bibliography * Crisp, Colin. ''Genre, Myth and Convention in the French Cinema, 1929-1939''. Indiana University Press, 2002. External links * 1933 films 1933 musical fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
