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Marcel Lucien
Marcel Lucien (1902-1958) was a French cinematographer.Macdonald p.244 Selected filmography * ''The Woman with Closed Eyes'' (1926) * ''The Garden of Allah (1927 film), The Garden of Allah'' (1927) * ''Le Bled'' (1929) * ''Baroud'' (1932) * ''Night at the Crossroads'' (1932) * ''Boudu Saved from Drowning'' (1932) * ''Miss Helyett (1933 film), Miss Helyett'' (1933) * ''The Barber of Seville (1933 film), The Barber of Seville'' (1933) * ''The Queen of Biarritz'' (1934) * ''Confessions of a Cheat'' (1936) * ''The Dying Land'' (1936) * ''Rigolboche (film), Rigolboche'' (1936) * ''Monsieur Personne'' (1936) * ''Josette (1937 film), Josette'' (1937) * ''Francis the First (film), Francis the First'' (1937) * ''In Venice, One Night'' (1937) * ''The House Opposite (1937 film), The House Opposite'' (1937) * ''Captain Benoit'' (1938) * ''Rail Pirates'' (1938) * ''Alert in the Mediterranean'' (1938) * ''Three from St Cyr'' (1939) * ''Fire in the Straw'' (1939) * ''Hangman's Noose'' (1940) * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antibes
Antibes (, , ; ) is a seaside city in the Alpes-Maritimes Departments of France, department in Southeastern France. It is located on the French Riviera between Cannes and Nice; its cape, the Cap d'Antibes, along with Cap Ferrat in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to the northeast, is one of the best known landforms in the area. The capes house the Hôtel du Cap, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc and Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat respectively, widely considered two of the most exclusive hotels in the world.Chanial, Jean-Pierre"Cap-Eden-Roc, 100 ans de légende" ''Le Figaro'' , 11 June 2014. The town of Juan-les-Pins is in the commune of Antibes; the Sophia Antipolis technology park is northwest of it. In 2020, the commune had a population of 74,709, making it Alpes-Maritimes's second-most populated. History Origins Traces of occupation dating back to the early Iron Age have been foundPatrice Arcelin, Antibes (A.-M.). Chapelle du Saint-Esprit. In : Guyon (J.), Heijmans (M.) éd. – ''D’un monde à l� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josette (1937 Film)
''Josette'' is a 1937 French comedy film directed by Christian-Jaque and starring Fernandel, Mona Goya and Lucien Rozenberg.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.162 The film's sets were designed by the art director Pierre Schild. Synopsis Albert Durandal, a kindly figure with aspirations to be a music hall performer, effectively adopts a young girl Josette when her mother is taken ill and has to go to a sanatorium. He also assists an elderly man who collapses in the street, looking after him at his house without realising he is the millionaire Samuel Rothenmeyer. Rothenmeyer repays this help by financing Durandal's career on stage. Cast * Fernandel as Albert Durandal aka Albertal * Josette Contandin as Josette * Mona Goya as La chanteuse Viviane Eros * Lucien Rozenberg as Le baron Samuel Rothenmeyer * Robert Arnoux as Rémy Doré * Andrex as Lucien * Robert Seller as Émile - le valet du baron * Jacqueline Prévot as Jeanne - la maman de Josette * Joe Alex as Bamboula - le d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholas Macdonald
Nicholas Gardiner Macdonald (born October 22, 1944) is an American author and filmmaker (as Nick Macdonald) who made several independent films during the 1970s, including ''Break Out!'' (1971) and ''The Liberal War'' (1974). His book ''In Search of «La Grande Illusion»: a Critical Appreciation of Jean Renoir's Elusive Masterpiece'' was published in November 2013. Macdonald's anti-Vietnam War film, ''The Liberal War,'' is set in a utopian, anarchist future, looking back critically on the John F. Kennedy administration's prosecution of the war in Vietnam. Contrary to the belief held by many that JFK intended to decrease American military involvement in Southeast Asia at the time of his assassination, ''The Liberal War'' argues that he had every intention of continuing his expansion of the conflict in Vietnam. ''The Liberal War'' was acquired for the Study Collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in 1976. His films have been shown in New York City at Film Forum, Museum of Mod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Chance Castle
''Last Chance Castle'' (French: ''Le château de la dernière chance'') is a 1947 French comedy film directed by Jean-Paul Paulin and starring Nathalie Nattier, Robert Dhéry and Julien Carette.Djemaa p.41 Actress Corinne Calvet appeared in a supporting role, shorted before she found stardom in Hollywood. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Pierre Marquet. Synopsis Albert, a despairing man, prepares to commit suicide, but is saved by Professor Patureau-Duparc. The Professor is in need of volunteers for experiments of the new medicine he has invented which can change personalities and give people a positive outlook on life. He is taken to the castle where he flourishes under the treatment, and meets the attractive Yolande. Cast * Nathalie Nattier as Yolande * Robert Dhéry as Albert * Julien Carette as Faustin * Jean Marchat as Tritonel * Corinne Calvet as Mme Tritonel * Pierre Bertin as Le professeur Patureau-D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inspector Sergil
''Inspector Sergil'' (French: ''Inspecteur Sergil'') is a 1947 French crime film directed by Jacques Daroy and starring Paul Meurisse and Liliane Bert. It is set in Marseilles.Block pg. 49 It was a popular success and was followed by two sequels '' Sergil and the Dictator'' and '' Sergil Among the Girls''. The film's sets were designed by the art director Claude Bouxin. Cast * Paul Meurisse as Inspecteur Pierre Sergil * Liliane Bert as Bijou * André Burgère as Jacques Saugères * Véra Maxime as Nadège * Marc Valbel as Stan * Pierre Clarel as Georges Martel * Dora Doll as Sandra Grégoriff * René Blancard as Goujon * Henri Arius as Le concierge * Louis Florencie Louis Florencie (4 December 1896 – 4 December 1951) was a French film actor. He appeared in more than 80 films between 1927 and 1951. Selected filmography * '' Make a Living'' (1931) * '' Companion Wanted'' (1932) * '' Beauty Spot'' (1932 ... as Le commissaire * Fransined as Un policier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forces Occultes
''Forces Occultes'' (''Occult Forces'' – subtitled ''The Mysteries of Freemasonry Unveiled for the First Time on the Screen'') is a French film of 1943, notable as the last film to be directed by Paul Riche (the pseudonym of Jean Mamy). Plot The film recounts the life of Mr. Avenel, a young member of parliament who joins the Freemasons in order to relaunch his career. He thus learns of how the Freemasons are conspiring with the Jews and the Anglo-American nations to encourage France into a war against Germany. History The film was commissioned in 1942 by the ''Propaganda Abteilung'', a delegation of Nazi Germany's propaganda ministry within occupied France by the ex-Mason, Mamy. It virulently denounces Freemasonry, parliamentarianism, and Judaism as part of Vichy's drive against them and seeks to prove a Jewish-Masonic plot. On France's liberation, its writer Jean Marquès-Rivière, its producer Robert Muzard, and its director Jean Mamy were purged for collaboration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hangman's Noose
''Hangman's Noose'' (French: ''Le collier de chanvre'') is a 1940 French mystery film directed by Léon Mathot and starring Jacqueline Delubac, André Luguet and Annie Vernay.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.279 It is based on the 1932 novel ''Rope to Spare'' by Philip MacDonald about the detective Anthony Gethryn and is set in England. The film's sets were designed by the art director Émile Duquesne. Main cast * Jacqueline Delubac as Lady Gladys Carter-Fawcett * André Luguet as Anthony Gethryn, Gethryn * Annie Vernay as Lucy Gethryn * Georges Lannes as Le colonel Raverscourt * Sylvia Bataille as Anny, la serveuse * Paul Azaïs as Dollboys * Georges Grey as Le capitaine Herbert Lake * Marcel Carpentier as Dyson * Georges Bever as L'inspecteur Pike * Thomy Bourdelle as Bronson * Suzanne Guémard as La femme du baron * Marthe Mellot as La mère de Dollboys References Bibliography * Dayna Oscherwitz & MaryEllen Higgins. ''The A to Z of French Cinema''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. Externa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fire In The Straw
''Fire in the Straw'' (French: ''Le feu de paille'') is a 1939 French drama film directed by Jean Benoît-Lévy and starring Lucien Baroux, Orane Demazis and Gaby Basset.Rège p.365 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert-Jules Garnier. Cast * Lucien Baroux as Antoine Vautier * Orane Demazis as Jeanne Vautier * Gaby Basset as Reine Roy * Jean Fuller as Christian Vautier * Jeanne Fusier-Gir as Madame Goulevin, la concierge * Florence Luchaire as La petite Caroline * Jeanne Helbling as Monica * Henri Lanoë as Désiré, le fils de la concierge * Raymond Aimos as Guérétrain * Henri Nassiet as Despagnat * Stéphane Audel * Edmond Beauchamp * Andrée Brabant * Albert Broquin * Robert Brunet * Claire Gérard * Jane Pierson * Pierre Sarda Pierre is a masculine given name. It is a French form of the name Peter. Pierre originally meant "rock" or "stone" in French (derived from the Greek word πέτρος (''petros'') meaning "sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three From St Cyr
''Three from St Cyr'' (French: ''Trois de St Cyr'') is a 1939 French adventure film directed by Jean-Paul Paulin and starring Roland Toutain, Jean Mercanton and Jean Chevrier. It was part of a group of big budget war and spy stories made at the time, which enjoyed box office success in the period just before the Second World War broke out.Crisp p.330 The film's sets were designed by the art directors Pierre Schild and Marcel Magniez. Synopsis Three graduates of the French military academy at St Cyr are posted to Syria where they become involved in the fight against rebels. Cast * Roland Toutain as Paul Parent * Jean Mercanton as Jean Le Moyne * Jean Chevrier as Pierre Mercier * Paul Amiot as Le général * Jean Worms as Le commandant Lenoir * Jean Parédès as Bréval * Maurice Marceau as Beaumont * Jean Fay as Le lieutenant Moulin * Chukry-Bey as Un chef de tribu * Hélène Perdrière as Françoise le Moyne * Léon Belières Léon Belières (1880–1952) was a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alert In The Mediterranean
''Alert in the Mediterranean'' (French: ''Alerte en Méditerranée'') is a 1938 French thriller film directed by Léo Joannon and starring Pierre Fresnay, Nadine Vogel and Rolf Wanka. It was the fifth most popular film at the French box office in 1938. It also proved a success in Belgium after being released in Brussels in October 1938. It was the winner of the Grand prix du cinéma français for best French film.Crisp p.378 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Gys. The following year it was remade in Britain as '' Hell's Cargo'' directed by Harold Huth. Synopsis After meeting in Tangiers three naval officers, British, French and German, are able to overcome their national antipathy and come to the assistance of a neutral ship in distress. Cast * Pierre Fresnay as Le commandant Lestailleur * Nadine Vogel as Claire Lestailleur * Rolf Wanka as von Schlieden * Kim Peacock as Le commandant Falcon * Jean-Claude Debully as Le petit Pierre * Jean Témerson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Pirates
''Rail Pirates'' (French: ''Les pirates du rail'') is a 1938 French adventure film directed by Christian-Jaque and starring Charles Vanel, Suzy Prim and Erich von Stroheim. It was shot at the Victorine Studios in Nice and on location in the Camargue. The film's sets were designed by the art director Pierre Schild. It is based on a novel of the same title by the Belgian writer Oscar Paul Gilbert, who also contributed to the screenplay.Goble p.180 Synopsis Henri Pierson, an engineer on a railway running through Yunnan in China, tries to resist a series of bandit attacks on the train. Things come to a head when his wife Marie is taken as a hostage but the local warlord. Cast * Charles Vanel as Henri Pierson * Suzy Prim as Jeanne Rolland * Erich von Stroheim as Tchou King * Marcel Dalio as Le mercenaire * Simone Renant as Marie Pierson * Héléna Manson as Madame Teysseire * Lucas Gridoux as Le général Tsai * Georges Tourreil as Teysseire * Jean Périer as Le Docteur Bur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Benoit
''Captain Benoit'' (French: ''Le capitaine Benoît'') is a 1938 French thriller film directed by Maurice de Canonge and starring Jean Murat, Mireille Balin and Madeleine Robinson.Spring p.168 The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Aguettand. It was the fourth and final entry in a series of films featuring Captain Benoît, a member of the Deuxième Bureau, following '' Second Bureau'', ''Wolves Between Them'' and ''A Man to Kill''. Synopsis An officer saves the life of a foreign prince who is in France to buy seaplanes, while pursued by his enemies. Cast * Jean Murat as Capitaine Benoît * Mireille Balin as Véra Agatcheff * Madeleine Robinson as Denise Benoît * Raymond Aimos as Vic, le policier * Jean Mercanton as Le prince Joachim / Jean-Jacques de Landelle * Jean Témerson as Tripoff, le touriste * Jean Brochard as Mercadier * Jean Daurand as Griffon * Hugues de Bagratide as Le sultan * Marguerite de Morlaye * Nilda Duplessy * Jean Heuz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
