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René Sylviano
René Sylviano (1903–1993) was a French composer who worked on around eighty film scores.O'Brien p.185 Selected filmography * '' Levy and Company'' (1930) * '' Tenderness'' (1930) * '' The Unknown Singer'' (1931) * '' The Improvised Son '' (1932) * ''Nothing But Lies'' (1933) * '' The Premature Father'' (1933) * '' Paris-Soleil'' (1933) * '' The Orderly'' (1933) * '' The Porter from Maxim's'' (1933) * '' The Path to Happiness'' (1934) * '' Francis the First'' (1937) * ''Golden Venus'' (1938) * ''Narcisse'' (1940) * ''Moulin Rouge'' (1941) * ''Annette and the Blonde Woman'' (1942) * '' The Lover of Borneo'' (1942) * ''Love Marriage'' (1942) * '' I Am with You'' (1943) * '' The White Waltz'' (1943) * '' Majestic Hotel Cellars'' (1945) * '' Roger la Honte'' (1946) * '' Her Final Role'' (1946) * '' The Angel They Gave Me'' (1946) * '' The Revenge of Roger'' (1946) * ''The Temptation of Barbizon'' (1947) * ''The Adventures of Casanova'' (1947) * ''The Mysterious Monsieur Sylvain'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mantes-la-Jolie
Mantes-la-Jolie (, often informally called Mantes) is a Communes of France, commune in the Yvelines Departments of France, department in the Île-de-France Regions of France, region of north-central France. It is located to the west of Paris, from the Kilometre zero, centre of the capital. Mantes-la-Jolie is a Subprefectures in France, subprefecture of Yvelines. History Mantes was halfway between the centres of power of the dukes of Normandy at Rouen and the Kings of France in Paris. Along with most of northern France, the city changed hands frequently in the Hundred Years' War. Philip Augustus of France, Philip Augustus died in Mantes on 14 July 1223. Louis XIV instituted the manufacture of musical instruments in Mantes, and it was chosen as the centre of brass and woodwind instrument manufacture. In the 19th century, painters were attracted to the town, particularly Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Corot, whose paintings of the bridge and the cathedral are celebrated. Sergei P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Venus
''Golden Venus'' (French: ''La Vénus de l'or'') is a 1938 French adventure film directed by Jean Delannoy and Charles Méré and starring Jacques Copeau, Daniel Lecourtois and Mireille Balin.Goble p.402 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Dumesnil. Cast In alphabetical order References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1938 films French adventure films 1938 adventure films 1930s French-language films Films directed by Charles Méré Films directed by Jean Delannoy French black-and-white films 1930s French films Films scored by René Sylviano {{1930s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Temptation Of Barbizon
''The Temptation of Barbizon'' () is a French fantasy- romance film from 1946, directed by Jean Stelli, written by André-Paul Antoine and Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon, and starring Simone Renant and François Périer. It was the first film of French actor Louis de Funès, who appeared in a 40-second, uncredited role. Plot Martine and Michel are very much in love and have decided to get married, but one evening, their love is put to the test. Two messengers, a demon and an angel, come to their house. Ben Atkinson (the demon) comes first and offers Michel a good job and money. Martine suspects a trick, but Michel is ready to accept the demon's offer. The angel tries to go for help but is stopped by devil, who uses policemen to back him up. At the end, the angel prevents the demon's plans. Funès debut De Funès began his show business career in the theatre. In 1945, thanks to his contact with Daniel Gélin, he made his film debut at the age of 31 with a bit part in ''La Tentation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Revenge Of Roger
''The Revenge of Roger'' (French: ''La revanche de Roger la Honte'') is a 1946 French historical crime film directed by André Cayatte and starring Lucien Coëdel, María Casares and Paul Bernard. The film is based on a novel by Jules Mary.Goble p.311 It was a sequel to the film '' Roger la Honte'' also directed by Cayatte which had been shot in 1945 but was released in 1946. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. Main cast * Lucien Coëdel as William Farnell / Roger Laroque * María Casares as Julia de Terrenoire * Paul Bernard as Luversan * Paulette Dubost as Victoire * Louis Salou as Le commissaire Lacroix * Rellys as Tristot * André Gabriello as Pivolot * Jean Tissier as Le baron de Cé * Jean Desailly as Raymond de Noirville * Simone Valère Simone Valère (2 August 1921 – 11 November 2010) was a French actress. She appeared in more than forty films from 1941 to 1993. Filmography External links * {{DEFAULTS ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Angel They Gave Me
''The Angel They Gave Me'' (French: ''L'ange qu'on m'a donné'') is a 1946 French drama film directed by Jean Choux and starring Simone Renant, Jean Chevrier and Gabrielle Dorziat. https://en.unifrance.org/movie/4642/l-ange-qu-on-m-a-donne It was shot at the Boulogne Studios in Paris and on location around Vigny in the Val-d'Oise. The film's sets were designed by the art director Hugues Laurent. Synopsis In 1940 during the German invasion and the fall of France, Claire finds an abandoned baby and brings him up. Five years later after the Allied victory, the boy's father who has been held as a prisoner of war and has now been released wants the child back. Claire manages to get herself hired as governess by the boy's grandmother the Countess de Cébrat at the family's country estate. She discovers the boy's real mother suffering from amnesia in a displaced persons camp and reunites the family, before removing herself from the scene with a heavy heart. Cast * Simone Renant as Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Her Final Role
''Her Last Part'' or ''Her Final Role'' (French: ''Son dernier rôle'') is a 1946 French drama film directed by Jean Gourguet and starring Gaby Morlay, Jean Debucourt and Marcel Dalio.Rège p.605 A top actress discovers that she is seriously ill. Cast * Gaby Morlay as Hermine Wood * Jean Debucourt as Le professeur Mercier * Marcel Dalio as Ardouin * Jean Tissier as L'hôtelier * Georges Chamarat as Le suicidé * Germaine Charley * Paula Dehelly * Paul Demange * Gabrielle Fontan * Germaine Ledoyen * Héléna Manson * Nina Myral Nina Myral, stage name of Eugénie, Hortense Gruel, (26 June 1884 – 30 March 1975) was a 20th-century French actress, dancer and singer. Filmography * 1916: ''Paris pendant la guerre'' by Henri Diamant-Berger * 1917: ''Ils y viennent tous a ... * Roger Vincent References Bibliography * Rège, Philippe. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1946 films 1946 dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger La Honte (1946 Film)
''Roger la Honte'' is a 1946 French historical drama film directed by André Cayatte and starring Lucien Coëdel, María Casares and Paul Bernard. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Jules Mary. It was followed by a sequel '' The Revenge of Roger'' featuring many of the original cast and released the same year.Goble p.311 The film's sets were designed by the art director René Renoux. Cast * Lucien Coëdel as Roger Laroque * María Casares as Julia de Noirville * Paul Bernard as Luversan * Renée Devillers as Mme Laroque * Rellys as Tristot * Jean Tissier as Le baron de Cé * Louis Salou as Le commissaire Lacroix * André Gabriello André Gabriello (1896–1975) was a French film actor. A character actor known for his supporting roles, notable appearances included Jean Renoir's '' Partie de campagne'' (1936) and Maurice Tourneur's '' Cecile Is Dead'' (1944).Waldman p.16 ... as Pivolot * Josée Conrad as La petite Suzanne * Jea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Majestic Hotel Cellars
''Majestic Hotel Cellars'' (French: ''Les caves du Majestic'') is a 1945 French crime film directed by Richard Pottier and starring Albert Préjean, Suzy Prim and Denise Grey. It is based on the Maigret novel '' Maigret and the Hotel Majestic'' by Georges Simenon. The film's sets were designed by the art director Guy de Gastyne. The film earned admissions in France of 1,870,814. at Box Office Story It was the last production of the German-controlled French film production company , which was dissolved after the |
The White Waltz
''The White Waltz'' (French: ''La valse blanche'') is a 1943 French drama film directed by Jean Stelli and starring Lise Delamare, André Alerme and Aimé Clariond.Rège p.168 It was produced and released during the German occupation of France. Synopsis Bernard, a promising composer is engaged to Hélène, but is jealous of her relationship with Professor d'Estérel who she assists. After an argument he goes out into heavy rain and falls ill. He is sent to a sanatorium in the mountains to recover. There he encounters Jacqueline, a girl he once knew at the conservatoire, who is dying of tuberculosis. To try and soften the last weeks of her life he pretends to romance her. Hélène also helps to support this act of kindness. Cast * Lise Delamare as Hélène Madelin * André Alerme as Monsieur Despillois * Aimé Clariond as Le professeur d'Estérel * Julien Bertheau as Bernard Lampré * Ariane Borg as Jacqueline Lorbodsen dite Jackie * Marcelle Géniat as Nany * Raymond Cordy a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Am With You (1943 Film)
''I Am with You'' (French: ''Je suis avec toi'') is a 1943 French musical comedy film directed by Henri Decoin and starring Yvonne Printemps, Pierre Fresnay and Jacques Louvigny.''The A to Z of French Cinema'' p.120 It was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Aguettand. Synopsis Concerned that her husband may be unfaithful to her, a woman pretends to go on a trip but instead remains in a nearby hotel. When her husband encounters her he believes he has found his wife's exact Look-alike, double. Cast * Yvonne Printemps as Élisabeth & Irène * Pierre Fresnay as François * Jacques Louvigny as Le commissaire * Jean Meyer (actor), Jean Meyer as Armand * Palau (actor), Palau as Le contrôleur * Luce Fabiole as Tante Ellen * Denise Benoît as Irma * André Valmy as Le gérant de l'hôtel * Guita Karen as Madeleine * André Varennes as Le général * Robert Le Fort as Le violoniste * Annette Poivre as La postière ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Marriage (1942 Film)
''Love Marriage'' (French: ''Mariage d'amour'') is a 1942 French comedy film directed by Henri Decoin and starring Juliette Faber, François Périer and Paul Meurisse. It was produced by the German-controlled Continental Films during the occupation of France. It was shot at the Neuilly Studios in Paris.Leteux p.217 The film's sets were designed by the art director Guy de Gastyne. Cast * Juliette Faber as Denise * François Périer as Pierre * Paul Meurisse as Robert * Georges Rollin as Bernard * Henri Vilbert as Amédée * Michel Vitold as Le fou du sixième * André Gabriello as Loustalec * Odette Barencey as L'habilleuse * as Un agent du commissariat * Georges Bever as Le chauffeur * as Le brigadier * Edmond Castel as Un camionneur * as Le joueur de belote * Françoise Christophe as La secrétaire * as La marié de l'Atlanta * Solange Delporte as La jeune mariée * Germain Denis-Barreiro as Un marié * as Le jeune marié * as Un camionneur * as Un agent * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lover Of Borneo
''The Lover of Borneo'' (French: ''L'amant de Bornéo'') is a 1942 French comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre Feydeau and René Le Hénaff and starring Arletty, Jean Tissier and André Alerme. Burch & Sellier p.100-101 The film was based on a 1941 stage play of the same title by Roger Ferdinand and José Germain. It was shot at the Cité Elgé Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. Synopsis Lucien Mazerand, a bookseller from the provinces, arrives in Paris to spend a few days. On his visit he becomes enthralled by the music hall singer Stella Losange, and to impress he pretends to be an adventurer who has spent years in the Tropics. Although he has a rival in chocolatier Arthur Serval, Stella is soon planning to leave with Lucien for Borneo. Cast * Arletty as Stella Losange * Jean Tissier as Lucien Mazerand * André Alerme as Arthur Serval * Pauline Carton as Agathe * Pierre Larquey as Lajoie * Guillaume de Sax as Gaston * Geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
