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Noël Roquevert
Noël Roquevert (born Noël Louis Raymond Bénévent; 18 December 1892 – 6 November 1973) was a French stage and film actor. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1932 and 1972. Roquevert was born in Doué-la-Fontaine and was married to stage and film actress Paulette Noizeux. He died in Douarnenez, France, aged 80. Partial filmography * '' Miarka'' (1937) * '' Marthe Richard'' (1937) * '' Barnabé'' (1938) * '' Three Waltzes'' (1938) * '' The Mayor's Dilemma'' (1939) * '' Thérèse Martin'' (1939) * '' The Porter from Maxim's'' (1939) * '' Paris-New York'' (1940) * '' Sing Anyway'' (1940) * ''Moulin Rouge'' (1941) * '' The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock'' (1942) * '' The Blue Veil'' (1942) * '' The Trump Card'' (1942) * ''La Main du diable'' (1943) * '' Le Corbeau'' (1943) * '' Picpus'' (1943) * '' Pierre and Jean'' (1943) * '' The Last Penny'' (1946) * '' The Sea Rose'' (1946) * '' The Grand Hotel Affair'' (1946) * '' Song of the Clouds'' (1946) * '' The Lost V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doué-la-Fontaine
Doué-la-Fontaine () is a former Communes of France, commune in the Maine-et-Loire Departments of France, department in western France. On 30 December 2016, it was merged into the new commune Doué-en-Anjou. It is located in the heart of Duchy of Anjou, Anjou, a few kilometres from the great châteaux of the Loire Valley. Sights The town was known as ''Vetus Doadum'' ("Old Doadum"), ''Teotuadum castrum,''. in Late Antiquity, identifiable in a document of 631 as ''Castrum Doe''. The foundations of a 6th-century circular baptistery beside the natural springs has been uncovered beneath the ruins of the pre-Romanesque architecture, Romanesque church of Saint-Léger, itself destroyed in the 17th century. It was the site of a Gallo-Roman Roman villa, villa that was inherited by the Carolingian dynasty, Carolingians. In his villa here, ''Theoduadum palatium'', Louis the Pious was informed of the death of his father Charlemagne in 814 and hurried to Aachen to be crowned. The villa was turn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Main Du Diable
''La Main du diable'' ("The Devil's Hand"), also known as ''Carnival of Sinners'', is a 1943 French horror film directed by Maurice Tourneur and starring Pierre Fresnay as a struggling artist who acquires a supernatural talisman. Eventually, however, there is a price to be paid. Plot The guests at an isolated hotel cut off by an avalanche are surprised when Roland Brissot, a man missing his left hand, shows up, carrying only a small casket. He asks the innkeeper if there is a cemetery adjoining the ruins of a nearby abbey and is disappointed when the answer is no. Then two shots ring out. The police arrive, looking for a little man carrying a coffin. The news frightens Brissot. While he is called to the telephone, his casket is stolen during a temporary blackout. Disconsolate, he gives in to the curiosity of the other guests and tells his story. A flashback ensues. Brissot is a struggling, untalented painter in Paris. He persuades Irène, an attractive glove shop saleswoman, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cruise For The Unknown One
''Cruise for the Unknown One'' () is a French film from 1948, directed by Pierre Montazel, written by Pierre Montazel, and starring Claude Dauphin. Louis de Funès had an uncredited role. The film was based on the novel of G. Vidal ''L'aventure est à bord''. Cast * Claude Dauphin as Clément Fournil * Sophie Desmarets as Marianne Fabre * Pierre Brasseur as Emile Fréchisse * Noël Roquevert as Kohlmann * Albert Rémy as Albert * Edmond Ardisson as inspector * 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 fi ... as (uncredited) References External links * 1948 films 1940s French-language films French black-and-white films Films directed by Pierre Montazel French seafaring films Gaumont (company) films French comedy films 1948 comedy films 1940s Fre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Refuge
''Last Refuge'' () is a French film from 1947, directed by Marc Maurette, written by Maurice Griffe and Marc Maurette, and starring Raymond Rouleau. The film featured Louis de Funès in a supporting role. Cast * Raymond Rouleau: Philippe * Giselle Pascal: Antoinette Baron * Félicien Tramel: Mr. Baron * Noël Roquevert: Beauchamp * Mila Parély: Sylvie * Marcelle Monthil: Mrs. Baron * 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 fi ...: the driver Reception The film wasn't successful. References External links * 1947 films 1940s French-language films Films based on Belgian novels Films based on works by Georges Simenon French black-and-white films French drama films 1947 drama films 1940s French films Films scored by Jean-Jacques Grunenwald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antoine And Antoinette
''Antoine and Antoinette'' () is a 1947 French comedy film directed by Jacques Becker. It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert-Jules Garnier. It was entered into the 1947 Cannes Film Festival. Synopsis Antoine and Antoinette are a working class family living and working in Paris. He is employed in a printing press and she in a department store. The couple are poor, but have many friends. However, Antoine is jealous of the attention paid to the vivacious Antoinette by other men, despite the fact she is devoted to him. An apparent lottery win seems to have solved their financial problems, until Antoine loses the winning ticket on the Paris Metro. Main cast * Roger Pigaut as Antoine Moulin * Claire Mafféi as Antoinette Moulin * Noël Roquevert as Mr. Roland * Gaston Modot as civil servant * Made Siamé as the shopkeeper's wife * Pierre Trabaud as Riton * Jacques Meyran as M. Barbelot * François Joux as bridegroo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Something To Sing About (1947 Film)
''Something to Sing About'' (French: ''Histoire de chanter'') is a 1947 French musical comedy film directed by Gilles Grangier and starring Luis Mariano, Arlette Merry and Noël Roquevert. Prédal p.42 It was shot at the Victorine Studios in Nice and on location around the city. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Moulaert. Synopsis Gino Fabretti, a famous Italian tenor and womaniser, is in Nice on tour where he begins a flirtation with the wife of a surgeon. In revenge the doctor operates on Gino and switches his vocal cords with those of a grocery delivery boy. Now the doctor's wife is fascinated by the beautiful voice of the delivery boy and shows disdain towards Gino. The surgeon ultimately decides to reverse the situation to restore everything to normal in exchange for Gino returning to Italy. Cast * Luis Mariano as Gino Fabretti * Arlette Merry as Gisèle * Noël Roquevert as Le docteur Renault * Julien Carette as Robert * Jacqueline Roman as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destiny Has Fun
''Destiny Has Fun'' (French: ''Le destin s'amuse'') is a 1946 French comedy film directed by Emil E. Reinert and starring André Claveau, Dany Robin and Robert Murzeau.Goble p.735 The film's sets were designed by the art director Guy de Gastyne. Cast * André Claveau as Richard * Dany Robin as Gabrielle * Robert Murzeau as La Douceur * Jean Carmet as La troisième complice * Noël Roquevert as Tonton * Jean-Roger Caussimon as Marcel * André Numès Fils as Soulier * Pierre Sergeol as Le juge d'instruction * Robert Seller as Le père de Gabrielle * André Urban as Loiselier * René Fluet as Le fiancé * Arthur Devère as Le gardien * Jean Dunot as L'agent * Jean Berton Jean may refer to: People * Jean (female given name) * Jean (male given name) * Jean (surname) Fictional characters * Jean Grey, a Marvel Comics character * Jean Valjean, fictional character in novel ''Les Misérables'' and its adaptations * Jean ... as Le percepteur * Nicolas Ama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lost Village (film)
''The Lost Village'' (French: ''Le village perdu'') is a 1947 French crime drama film directed by Christian Stengel and starring Gaby Morlay, Alfred Adam and Line Noro.Rège p.940 It is based on a novel by Gilbert Dupé. The film's sets were designed by the art director Art director is a title for a variety of similar job functions in theater, advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, live-action and animated film and television, the Internet, and video games. It is the charge of a sole art director to supe ... Lucien Aguettand. Synopsis The villagers of Haute-Savoie live in terror following a series of suspicious deaths. Cast References Bibliography * Rège, Philippe. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1947 films 1947 crime drama films French crime drama films 1940s French-language films Films directed by Christian Stengel French black-and-white films 1940s French films Films scored by Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Of The Clouds
''Song of the Clouds'' (French: ''Sérénade aux nuages'') is a 1946 French comedy film directed by André Cayatte and starring Tino Rossi, Jacqueline Gauthier and Jacques Louvigny.Crisp p.116 It was shot at the Marseille Studios of Marcel Pagnol in Southern France. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Auguste Capelier and Georges Wakhévitch. It was one of the most popular movies in France in 1945 with admissions of 3,498,968.French box office of 1945 at Box Office Story Cast * Tino Rossi as Sylvio * Jacqueline Gauthier as Gracieuse * |
The Grand Hotel Affair
''The Grand Hotel Affair'' (French: ''L'affaire du Grand Hôtel'') is a 1946 French comedy mystery film directed by André Hugon and starring Henri Alibert, Édouard Delmont and Noël Roquevert. Oscherwitz & Higgins p.208 It was shot at the Marseille Studios of Gaumont and on location around the city.. The film's sets were designed by the art director Gilbert Garcin. Synopsis In Marseille, the fisherman Tonin suspects that a group of characters he sees are engaged in smuggling. In fact they turn out to be diving for wreckage, but he is now left wondering if they are involved in a pair of murders committed at the grand hotel. Cast * Henri Alibert as Tonin * Édouard Delmont as Le Marsoin * Mireille Bard as Nine * Jacqueline Roman as Régine * Noël Roquevert as Monsieur Léon * Léon Belières as Baptiste * Pierre Palau as Louiset * Manuel Gary Manuel may refer to: People * Manuel (name), a given name and surname * Manuel (''Fawlty Towers''), a fictional characte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sea Rose
''The Sea Rose'' (French: ''La rose de la mer'') is a 1946 French drama film directed by Jacques de Baroncelli and starring Denise Bosc, Fernand Ledoux and Roger Pigaut.Goble p.478 The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul-Louis Boutié. Synopsis Jérôme his uncle Romain own an old cargo ship. When he discovers that Romain and his dishonest crew plan to scuttle the ship for insurance Insurance is a means of protection from financial loss in which, in exchange for a fee, a party agrees to compensate another party in the event of a certain loss, damage, or injury. It is a form of risk management, primarily used to protect ... money he attempts to prevent them. Cast References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1946 films 1946 drama films French drama films 1940s French-language films Films directed by Jacques de Baroncelli Films based on French novels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Penny
''The Last Penny'' (French: ''Le dernier sou'') is a 1946 French drama film directed by André Cayatte and starring Ginette Leclerc, Gilbert Gil and Fernand Charpin. It was one of three films Leclerc appeared in for the collaborationist Continental Films, which she believed led to her arrest by the authorities following the Liberation.Mayne p.84 Although it was made during the Second World War the film was not released until March 1946. Synopsis A secretary tries to save her friend's company from being bankrupted by unscrupulous figures. Cast * Gilbert Gil as Pierre Durban * Ginette Leclerc as Marcelle Levasseur * Fernand Charpin as Colon * Noël Roquevert as Stéfani * Jacques Berlioz as Le président du tribunal * Gabrielle Fontan as Mme. Durban * Annie France as Jacqueline * René Génin as Perrin * Zélie Yzelle * Guy Decomble Guy Decomble (1910–1964) was a French film and television actor. A character actor he played in a number of supporting parts i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |