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Pierre Petit (cinematographer)
Pierre Camille Petit (3 January 1920 – 22 September 1997) was a French cinematographer. Life Petit was born in Fontenay-Trésigny. He began his career at the age of 16½ years as a camera assistant. During the Second World War, he was also active as a cameraman. Among his teachers were Léonce-Henri Burel, Eugen Schüfftan, Jean Bachelet, Joseph-Louis Mundwiller and André Dantan. Shortly after the war ended, Petit debuted as a director of photography; over the course of in the next two and a half decades he became one of the most representative cinematographers working in French cinema (he also worked on a few foreign films). The films Petit photographed were almost continuously purely commercial productions to entertain the masses. He photographed many historical dramas, gangster films, and adventure films, and occasionally comedies. He worked with the directors Denys de La Patellière, Ralph Habib, Maurice Labro, Guy Lefranc, Pierre Billon and Georges Combret. In the 60s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fontenay-Trésigny
Fontenay-Trésigny () is a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department in the Île-de-France region in north-central France. Location Fontenay-Trésigny is located 43 km southeast of Paris, 24 km northeast of Melun, 28 km south of Meaux and 36 km northwest of Provins. Fontenay-Trésigny lies in the heart of the Brie, in a strategic position in the center of the department of Seine-et-Marne. on the Geoportail site. Demographics Fontenay-Trésigny had 5,574 inhabitants in 2017. Inhabitants of Fontenay-Trésigny are called ''Trésifontains'' in French.See also * Château du duc d'Épernon, Fontenay * |
Emma Hamilton
Dame Emma Hamilton (born Amy Lyon; 26 April 176515 January 1815), generally known as Lady Hamilton, was an English maid, model, dancer and actress. She began her career in London's demi-monde, becoming the mistress of a series of wealthy men, culminating in the naval hero Lord Nelson, and was the favourite model of the portrait artist George Romney. In 1791, at the age of 26, she married Sir William Hamilton, British ambassador to the Kingdom of Naples, where she was a success at court, befriending the queen, the sister of Marie Antoinette, and meeting Nelson. Early life She was born Amy Lyon in Swan Cottage, Ness near Neston, Cheshire, England, the daughter of Henry Lyon, a blacksmith who died when she was two months old. She was baptised on 12 May 1765. She was raised by her mother, the former Mary Kidd (later Cadogan), and grandmother, Sarah Kidd, at Hawarden, and received no formal education. She later went by the name of Emma Hart. With her grandmother struggling t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Law Of The Streets
''Law of the Streets'' (french: La Loi des rues) is a French drama film from 1956 directed by Ralph Habib, written by Jean Ferry and starring Raymond Pellegrin and Louis de Funès. Cast * Raymond Pellegrin : 'Jo le Grec", a procurer * Silvana Pampanini : Wanda, a prostitute * Jean-Louis Trintignant : Yves Tréguier, called: "Le Breton", young orphan * Jean Gaven : André Remoulin dit : "Dédé la Glace", the friend of Yves * Lino Ventura : Mario * Josette Arno : Zette, Yves' lover * Fernand Ledoux : Le père Blain, bistro keeper * Jean-Marc Tennberg : Marcel * Mary Marquet : Mme Blain * Roland Lesaffre : Le Grêlé * Marius Laurey Le Rat * Robert Dalban : trucker * 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 ... : "Paulo les chiens" References External l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Bande à Papa
''La Bande à Papa'' en, The Band of Papa, is a French comedy film from 1956, directed by Guy Lefranc, written by Roger Pierre, starring Fernand Raynaud and Louis de Funès. The film is known under the titles "La bande à papa" Belgium French title), "De bende van papa" (Belgium Dutch title). Cast * Fernand Raynaud: Fernand Jérôme, Joseph's son, employee at "Crédit Populaire" * Louis de Funès: chief commissioner Victor Eugène Merlerin * Noël Roquevert: bandleader Joseph Jérôme aka "Grand J" * Jean-Marc Tennberg: "toupee", band member * Henri Crémieux: "professeur", band member * Annie Noël: Renée Merlerin, the commissioner's daughter who is in love with Fernand * Suzanne Dehelly: Gertrude, Fernand's grandmother * Madeleine Barbulée: Mrs Merlerin, the commissioner's wife * Geneviève Morel: the street vendor * Marcel Bozzuffi: "Volaille", band member * Paul Crauchet: Marcel, band member * Pierre Duncan Pierre is a masculine given name. It is a French form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Men In White (1955 Film)
''Men in White'' (French: ''Les hommes en blanc'') is a 1955 French drama film directed by Ralph Habib and starring Raymond Pellegrin, Jeanne Moreau and Jean Chevrier Jean Chevrier (25 April 1915 – 13 December 1975) was a French film actor and member of the Comédie-Française. He appeared in 50 films between 1936 and 1972. He was married to actress Marie Bell. At the end of his life, he was known as J ....Crisp p.142 Plot summary Cast References Bibliography * Crisp, C.G. ''The classic French cinema, 1930-1960''. Indiana University Press, 1993 External links * * 1955 films 1955 drama films French drama films 1950s French-language films Films directed by Ralph Habib French black-and-white films 1950s French films {{1950s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasputin (1954 Film)
''Rasputin'' (French: ''Raspoutine'') is a 1954 French-Italian historical drama film directed by Georges Combret and starring Pierre Brasseur, Isa Miranda and Renée Faure.Caldiron & Hochkofler p.146 It portrays the rise and fall of the Russian priest and courtier Grigori Rasputin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean Douarinou. Plot The muzhik Rasputin becomes the favorite of the court of the Tsar of Russia after curing the Tsar's son. He seduced the tsarina, he is accused of witchcraft, and a plot is organized. Cast * Pierre Brasseur as Gregory Iefimovich Raspoutine * Isa Miranda as La tsarine Alexandra * Renée Faure as Véra * Milly Vitale as Laura * Jacques Berthier as Le prince Félix Youssoupoff / Youry * Claude Laydu as Héliodore * Denise Grey as La princesse Dikvona * Micheline Francey as Anna Pracova * Robert Berri as Le capitaine Soukoff * Jean Wall as L'archimandrite Breham * Raphaël Patorni as Le ministre Stumerof * Mich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pirates Of The Bois De Boulogne
''The Pirates of the Bois de Boulogne'' (French: ''Les Corsaires du Bois de Boulogne'') is a 1954 French comedy film directed by Norbert Carbonnaux and starring Raymond Bussières, Annette Poivre and Christian Duvaleix. Synopsis A group of Parisians are very short of money and desperate. To attract attention they decide to become shipwrecked and make a raft from the wood of the Bois de Boulogne. Setting out from Saint Tropez they do not make it very far across the sea, but their plan is ultimately successful. Cast * Raymond Bussières as Hector Colomb, street singer * Annette Poivre as Adèle, singer of streets * Christian Duvaleix as Cyprien, street singer * Denise Grey as Mrs Grossac, wife of industrialist * Véra Norman as Caroline Grossac, the girl * Jean Ozenne as Marcel Grossac, the industrialist * Sophie Sel as a servant of "Grossac" * Jess Hahn as the American marine * Mario David as the athlete * Jacques Ary as gendarme * Christian Brocard as the news vendor (uncred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koenigsmark (1953 Film)
''Koenigsmark'' is a 1953 French-Italian drama film directed by Solange Térac and starring Jean-Pierre Aumont, Silvana Pampanini and Renée Faure.Hayward p.399 It is an adaptation of Pierre Benoît's 1918 novel of the same title. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Dumesnil. Cast * Jean-Pierre Aumont as Raoul Vignerte * Silvana Pampanini as Aurore de Lautenberg * Renée Faure as Mélusine de Graffendried * Louis Seigner as Cyrus Beck * Roldano Lupi as Frédéric de Lautenberg * René Sauvaire as Capitaine Hagen * Richard Flagey * Jean-Michel Rankovitch as Un jeune prince * Philippe Richard * Albert Duvaleix Albert Duvaleix (1893-1962) was a French stage and film actor. Bessy & Chirat p.138 A character actor he appeared in a number of supporting roles in French comedies and drama films. His son Christian Duvaleix also became an actor. Selected filmo ... References Bibliography * Hayward, Susan. ''French Costume Drama of the 1950s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fighting Drummer
''The Fighting Drummer'' (french: Tambour battant) is a 1953 French comedy film directed by Georges Combret.Rège p.245 The film's sets were designed by the art director Marcel Magniez. Cast In alphabetical order * Alfred Adam as Favrol * Roland Armontel as Albert Gambier * Charles Bouillaud as Arthur * Rita Castel * André Cornille * Lou Darley * Louis de Funès as Le maître d'armes * Paul Demange (actor), Paul Demange * Albert Duvaleix as Marescot * Claude Evelyne * André Gabriello as Bourdelas * Jimmy Gaillard as Jimmy * Jacques Hélian as Lui-même * Sophie Leclair as Nicole Gambier * Jean Marco * Émile Mylo * Patoum * Alice Tissot as Hortense Gambier - la tante References Bibliography * Philippe Rège. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1953 films 1953 comedy films French comedy films 1950s French-language films Films directed by Georges Combret French black-and-white films 1950s French films {{195 ... [...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] |
Duel In Dakar
''Duel in Dakar'' (French: ''Duel à Dakar'') is a 1951 French film directed by Georges Combret and Claude Orval and starring Maurice Régamey, Pierre Cressoy and Lysiane Rey.Rège p.241 Cast * Maurice Régamey as Robert Vernier * Pierre Cressoy as M. Pascal * Lysiane Rey as Monique Gambier * François Patrice as Julien Gambier * Irène de Trebert as Irène * Alexandre Rignault as Martinzal * René Blancard as Doirel, chef du S.R. * Raoul Marco as Vaminy * Jean Gaven as Fred * Jacques Dynam as Reinard * Michel Flamme as Martin * Paul Azaïs as Marco * Maria Aranda * Paul Bonifas as Le commandant * Jean Clarieux as L'agent * Fransined as Jimmy * Robert Le Béal as Max * René Lebrun * Raymond Raynal as Bertrand * Émile Riandreys as Le barman * Jean Thielment as Charley *André Wasley 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monsieur Octave
''Monsieur Octave'' is a 1951 French comedy film directed by Maurice Boutel and starring Pierre Larquey, Marcel Pérès and Mady Berry.Bessy, Bernard & Chirat p.450 A recently retired railway worker borrows money to build a new house. Cast * Pierre Larquey as Monsieur Octave * Paul Azaïs * Mady Berry * Georges Bever * Raymond Cordy * Léonce Corne * Irène de Trebert * Édouard Delmont * Juliette Faber * Grégoire Gromoff * René Génin * Yvonne Hébert * Maximilienne * Gaston Modot * Marguerite Pierry * Marcel Pérès * Guy Saint-Clair * Louis Seigner * Robert Seller Robert Seller (1889–1967) was a French stage and film actor.Crisp p.156 Also known by his surname, Seller began his film career in 1931 in Maurice de Canonge's film, ''Olive se marie''. He had parts in many films and plays by Sacha Guitry, i ... References Bibliography * Maurice Bessy, André Bernard & Raymond Chirat. ''Histoire du cinéma français: 1951-1955''. Pygmalion, 1989. E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
