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Adrien Vély
Anselme Adrien Raymond Lévy called Adrien Vély or Vély (3 September 1864 – 30 May 1935) was a French journalist and playwright. ''A Contest for a Handkerchief'' (1909), ''Le dîner du 9'' (1909), and ''Un monsieur qui suit les dames'' (1906) are some of Adrien Vely's best-known works. Life Born in the first arrondissement of Paris, a journalist, he wrote and performed his plays under the pseudonym of Vély. He also uses in the press the pseudonyms of Addé, Brioché and Plumquick. His plays were represented on the most important Parisian stages of the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. He also wrote songs, novels and film scripts. Work ;As playwright * 1887: ''Valentine crue Zoé'', comédie-vaudeville en 1 acte, avec Adrien Moch, au théâtre des Menus-Plaisirs (13 April) * 1892: ''La Petite Salammbô'', parodie en 1 acte du roman de Gustave Flaubert, with Alévy, at Théâtre Déjazet (29 September) * 1892: ''Cligne en haut ! Cligne en bas !'', revue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Arrondissement Of Paris
The 1st arrondissement of Paris (''Ier arrondissement'') is one of the 20 Arrondissements of Paris, arrondissements of the capital city of France. In spoken French, this arrondissement is colloquially referred to as ''le premier'' (the first). It is governed locally together with the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, 2nd, 3rd arrondissement of Paris, 3rd and 4th arrondissement of Paris, 4th arrondissement, with which it forms the 1st sector of Paris (Paris Centre, Paris-Centre). Also known as ''Louvre'', the arrondissement is situated principally on the Rive Droite, right bank of the River Seine. It also includes the west end of the Île de la Cité. The locality is one of the oldest areas in Paris, the Île de la Cité having been the heart of the city of Lutetia, conquered by the Ancient Rome, Romans in 52 BC, while some parts on the right bank (including Les Halles) date back to the early Middle Ages. It is the least populated of the city's arrondissements and one of the smallest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Théâtre Du Châtelet
The Théâtre du Châtelet () is a theatre and opera house, located in the place du Châtelet in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France. One of two theatres (the other being the Théâtre de la Ville) built on the site of a ''châtelet'', a small castle or fortress, it was designed by Gabriel Davioud at the request of Baron Haussmann between 1860 and 1862. Originally named the Théâtre Impérial du Châtelet, it has undergone remodeling and name changes over the years. Currently it seats 2,500 people. Description The theatre is one of two apparent twins constructed along the quays of the Seine, facing each other across the open Place du Châtelet. The other is the Théâtre de la Ville. Their external architecture is essentially Palladian entrances under arcades, although their interior layouts differ considerably. At the centre of the plaza is an ornate, sphinx-endowed fountain, erected in 1808, which commemorates Napoleon's victory in Egypt. Origins The Théâtre I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chevalier De La Légion D'Honneur
The National Order of the Legion of Honour ( ), formerly the Imperial Order of the Legion of Honour (), is the highest and most prestigious French national order of merit, both military and Civil society, civil. Currently consisting of five classes, it was originally established in 1802 by Napoleon, Napoleon Bonaparte, and it has been retained (with occasional slight alterations) by all later French governments and regimes. The order's motto is ' ("Honour and Fatherland"); its Seat (legal entity), seat is the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur next to the Musée d'Orsay, on the left bank of the Seine in Paris. Since 1 February 2023, the Order's grand chancellor has been retired General François Lecointre, who succeeded fellow retired General Benoît Puga in office. The order is divided into five degrees of increasing distinction: ' (Knight), ' (Officer), ' (Commander (order), Commander), ' (Grand Officer) and ' (Grand Cross). History Consulate During the French Revolution, all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albert Capellani
Albert Capellani (23 August 1874 – 26 September 1931) was a French film director and screenwriter of the silent film, silent era. He directed films between 1905 and 1922. One of his brothers was the actor-sculptor Paul Capellani, and another, film director Roger Capellani. Biography Albert Capellani born in Paris in 1874. His father was a banker, and Capellani worked as a bank employee in his early years. Capellani, along with his brother Paul, studied acting under Charles le Bargy at the Conservatoire de Paris. Starting his career as an actor, he worked with the director André Antoine at the Théâtre Libre and the Odéon. He then began directing plays for the Odéon, working alongside the lauded actor and director Firmin Gémier. In 1903, he became the head of the Alhambra (Paris), Alhambra music hall in Paris. He continued to work as an actor and director until he received a job offer from the Pathé Frères studio in 1905. Charles Pathé, who held high hopes for the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Dépêche De Brest
''La Dépêche de Brest et de l'Ouest'' was a French regional daily newspaper published in Brest, France, later relocated to Morlaix, and circulated from 1886 to 1944. History The newspaper was founded in Brest by Arthur Dessoye on 18 November 1886. It was successively managed by Louis Coudurier and later his son Marcel Coudurier. Following the Allied bombings on Brest, the newspaper, originally headquartered in Place Wilson, was moved to Morlaix in 1941. Until March 1942, under the direction of Marcel Coudurier, who was co-proprietor with Victor Le Gorgeu, the newspaper was sceptical towards Vichy policies. However, under pressure from the German occupiers, who threatened to suspend the newspaper, Yann Fouéré took over as director in March 1942. From that point, the newspaper adopted a more pro-Vichy and collaborationist stance. It ceased publication on 17 August 1944. In September 1944, the newspaper was banned for collaboration with Germany and was replaced by ''Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comœdia (journal)
''Comœdia'' was a French literary and artistic paper founded by Henri Desgrange on 1 October 1907 (Desgrange had already founded '). It published a number of texts by important literary figures, including Antonin Artaud's first publication on theatre, ''L'évolution'' de ''décor'' he Evolution of Decor(1924)''.'':602 According to Richard Abel, it provides one of the most complete sources of cultural history in France just prior to World War I World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting to .... ''Comoedia Illustré'' was ''Comœdias fortnight supplement which featured updates on current French fashion, music and theatre. References External links * 1907 establishments in France 1944 disestablishments in France Defunct newspapers published in France Newspapers published ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Matin (France)
''Le Matin'' (, ''The Morning'') was a French daily newspaper first published in February 26, 1884, and discontinued in 1944. History ''Le Matin'' was launched on the initiative of Chamberlain & Co., a group of American financiers and the American newspaper editor Samuel Selwyn Chamberlain, in 1883, on the model of the British daily ''The Morning News (British newspaper), The Morning News''. The direction of the project was entrusted to the French journalist Alfred Edwards (journalist), Alfred Edwards, who launched the first issue on 26 February 1884. His home was then situated in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, at 6 boulevard Poissonnière, and his offices at numbers 3 to 9 on the same street. A few months later, Edwards left ''Le Matin'' to found his own journal, ''Le Matin Français'', which soon surpassed the circulation of ''Le Matin''. Later Edwards bought ''Le Matin'' and merged the two papers. He modernized the resulting hybrid with the most modern techniques and tech ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georges Monca
Georges Monca ( 23 October 1867 – 26 December 1939) was a French film director. He was extremely prolific, making nearly four hundred films during his career - mainly during the silent era. His shorts ''Rigadin Directeur de Cinéma'' and ''Rigadin et le Chien de la Baronne'' were preserved by the Academy Film Archive The Academy Film Archive is part of the Academy Foundation, established in 1944 with the purpose of organizing and overseeing the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' educational and cultural activities, including the preservation of mot ... in 2010. Selected filmography * '' Romain Kalbris'' (1923) * '' Lucile'' (1927) * '' Miss Helyett'' (1928) * '' Billeting Order'' (1932) * '' Wedding Night'' (1935) * '' Three Days Leave'' (1936) References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1867 births 1939 deaths French male film actors French film directors {{F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albin Michel
Albin may refer to: Places * Albin, Wyoming, US * Albin Township, Brown County, Minnesota, US * Albin, Virginia, US People * Albin (given name), origin of the name and people with the first name "Albin" * Albin (surname) ;Mononyms * Albin of Brechin (died 1269), Scottish bishop * Albin (rapper), real name Albin Johnsén, Swedish rapper * Albin (singer), mononym of Albin Sandqvist, Swedish electronic and dance pop singer Other * Albin (meteorite), found in 1915 in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States * Albin Countergambit, a chess opening * Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, founded in 1961, located in Winter Park, Florida, US * Albin Vega, a brand of yacht designed in Sweden * Per Albin Line, folkloric name of a 500 kilometer long line of light fortifications erected during World War II around the coast of southern Sweden * Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116, the intended given name of Albin Gustaf Tarzan Hallin * Albin, a character in La Cage aux Folle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hansi
Hansi, is a city and municipal council in Hisar district in the Indian state of Haryana. It appears that at one time Hansi was larger, more prosperous and more important than Hisar. The town has several important buildings of archeological importance. In 2016, the Haryana government put forward a proposal to carve the new Hansi district out of the Hisar district. History It is believed that Hansi was founded by King Anangpal Vihangpal Tomar for his guru "''Hansakar''" (957 AD). Later, the son of King Anangpal Tomar, Drupad established a sword manufacturing factory in this fort, hence it is also called " Asigarh". Swords from this fort were exported as far away as to Arab countries. As per ''Talif-e-Tajkara-e-Hansi'' by Qazi Sharif Husain in 1915, around 80 forts across the area were controlled from this centre "Asigarh". A few also say that it was founded by ill daughter ''Hansivati/Ambavati'' of Prithvi Raj Chauhan though there exists no proof of Prithiviraj's daughter by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calmann-Lévy
Calmann-Lévy is a French publishing house founded in 1836 by Michel Lévy as Michel Lévy frères. His brother Kalmus Calmann Lévy joined in 1844. After Michel's death in 1875, the firm was renamed ''Calmann Lévy''.« La fulgurante saga familiale des frères Lévy, inventeurs de l’édition moderne » Noémie Grynberg, ''Israel Magazine'', 2010. History In 1836, Michel Lévy (1821–1875) founded the publishing house of Michel Lévy frères. In 1844, ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operetta
Operetta is a form of theatre and a genre of light opera. It includes spoken dialogue, songs and including dances. It is lighter than opera in terms of its music, orchestral size, and length of the work. Apart from its shorter length, the operetta is usually of a light and amusing character. The subject matter may portray "lovers' spats, mistaken identities, sudden reversals of fortune, and glittering parties". It sometimes also includes satirical commentaries. "Operetta" is the Italian diminutive of "opera" and was used originally to describe a shorter, perhaps less ambitious work than an opera. Operetta provides an alternative to operatic performances in an accessible form targeting a different audience. Operetta became a recognizable form in the mid-19th century in France, and its popularity led to the development of many national styles of operetta. Distinctive styles emerged across countries including Austria-Hungary, Germany, England, Spain, the Philippines, Mexico, Cuba, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
