André Mauprey (19 August 1881 – 3 February 1939) was a French writer, composer, librettist, and actor. He helped to popularize ''The Three Penny Opera,'' and was the first to translate many of its songs into French. Working with Robert de Mackiels and

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, he wrote the lyrics for the

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. His music and lyrics were sung by

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, and Mathé Altéry.

Discography

Most widely held works with lyrics by Andre Mauprey * ''Complainte De Mackie'' ( Mack the Knife) * ''J'ai Laisse Mon Coeur'' * ''Je T'ai Donné Mon Coeur'' * ''Surabaya-Johnny'' * ''Le Jazz Me Porte A La Peau'' * ''Chanson De Barbara'' * ''La Fiancée Du Pirate'' * ''Jalousie''

Selected filmography

André Mauprey was a versatile artist, contributing as a writer, lyricist, composer, and actor to many films in the 1920s and 30s.Internet Movie Database: André Mauprey
/ref> ; Screenplay * ''Le Baron tzigane'' (1935) * ''Le Cavalier Lafleur'' (1934) * ''Princesse Czardas'' (1934) * '' L’Opéra de quat’sous'' (1931) ; Composer * ''En m'en foutant'' ; Lyricist * ''La belle aventure'' (1932) * ''Amourous Adventure'' (1932) * ''

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'' (1929) * ''By Rocket to the Moon'' (1929) ; Actor * ''Midnight, Place Pigalle'' (1934)

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