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Andrée Méry
Andrée Méry (1876–1968; née Blanche Andrée Mériaux), was a French theater and film actress, translator, and playwright. In the early 19th century she often performed at the Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe in Paris. In 1916, Méry worked as part of the company at Theatre Français in New York City but resigned in late-January after difficulties with director Lucien Laurent Bonheur. List of theatre roles * 1905, ''L' Amourette'' by Pierre Veber, Théâtre Antoine, Paris; as Jeannine * 1911, ''Musoette'', at Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe, Paris; as Gilberte Martinel * 1916, ''Son Homme'', at Theatre Français, New York City * 1916, ''La Princesse Georges'' by Alexandre Dumas, at Theatre Français, New York City; as the princess * 1916, ''Suzy'' by André Barde, at Theatre Français, New York City; was part of a double feature * 1928, ''Week End'', at Théâtre de la Potinière, Paris List of film roles * ' (1910), silent film directed by Georges Denola * ' (1910), silent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neuilly-sur-Seine
Neuilly-sur-Seine (; literally 'Neuilly on Seine'), also known simply as Neuilly, is a commune in the department of Hauts-de-Seine in France, just west of Paris. Immediately adjacent to the city, the area is composed of mostly select residential neighbourhoods, as well as many corporate headquarters and a handful of foreign embassies. It is the wealthiest and most expensive suburb of Paris. Together with the 16th and 7th arrondissement of Paris, the town of Neuilly-sur-Seine forms the most affluent and prestigious residential area in the whole of France. It has the 2nd highest average household income in France, at €112,504 per year (in 2020). History Originally Pont de Neuilly was a small hamlet under the jurisdiction of Villiers, a larger settlement mentioned in medieval sources as early as 832 and now absorbed by the commune of Levallois-Perret. It was not until 1222 that the little settlement of Neuilly, established on the banks of the Seine, was mentioned for the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georges Denola
Georges Samson Denola (; 29 August 1865, Paris, France – 3 March 1944, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) was a French filmmaker and actor. His most notable film is ''La Jeunesse de Rocambole'', released in 1913. As an actor, Georges Denola has been seen in ''L'Hirondelle et la Mésange'' (1920) and in ''La Fin du jour'', released in 1939. Filmography (as director) * 1908: ''Le Coup de fusil'', short subject * 1908: ''Charlotte Corday'' * 1909: ''Chercheurs d'or'' * 1910: ''Zizi la bouquetière'' * 1910: ''Voleur d'amour'' * 1910: ''Un homme habile'' * 1910: ''Une gentille petite femme'' (''Une petite femme bien douce'') * 1910: ''Le Gendarme sauve le voleur'' (''Le Trimardeur'') * 1910: ''La Tournée du percepteur'' * 1910: ''L'Une pour l'autre'' (''Sœurs de lait'') * 1910: ''Le Revenant'' * 1910: ''Les Larmes de l'enfant'' (''Le Retour au foyer'') * 1910: ''Le Rendez-vous'' * 1910: ''Promenade d'amour'' * 1910: ''Pour les beaux yeux de la voisine'' * 1910: ''Une heure d'oubli'' (''La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
19th-century French Actresses
The 19th (nineteenth) century began on 1 January 1801 ( MDCCCI), and ended on 31 December 1900 ( MCM). The 19th century was the ninth century of the 2nd millennium. The 19th century was characterized by vast social upheaval. Slavery was abolished in much of Europe and the Americas. The First Industrial Revolution, though it began in the late 18th century, expanding beyond its British homeland for the first time during this century, particularly remaking the economies and societies of the Low Countries, the Rhineland, Northern Italy, and the Northeastern United States. A few decades later, the Second Industrial Revolution led to ever more massive urbanization and much higher levels of productivity, profit, and prosperity, a pattern that continued into the 20th century. The Islamic gunpowder empires fell into decline and European imperialism brought much of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and almost all of Africa under colonial rule. It was also marked by the collapse of the lar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 Deaths
The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – " Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * January 10 – John Gorton is sworn in as 19th Prime Minister of Australia, taking over from John McEwen after being elected leader of the Liberal Party the previous day, following the disappearance of Harold Holt. Gorton becomes the only Senator to become Prime Minister, though he immediately transfers to the House of Representatives through the 1968 Higgins by-election in Holt's vacant seat. * January 15 – The 1968 Belice earthquake in Sicily kills 380 and injures around 1,000. * January 21 ** Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh – One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins, ending on April 8. ** 1968 Thule Air Base B-52 crash: A U.S. B-52 Stratofortress crashes in Greenland, discharging 4 nuclear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1876 Births
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Edmond Roze Edmond is a given name related to Edmund. Persons named Edmond include: * Edmond Canaple (1797–1876), French politician * Edmond Chehade (born 19 |
