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Victor Arménise
Victor Arménise was an Italian cinematographer. Arménise worked on over eighty feature films during his lifetime. He began his career working on Italian silent films. He later made films in several other countries including Britain and Germany but primarily in France. He worked with a number of leading directors including Raoul Walsh and Maurice Tourneur. Selected filmography * ''Messalina'' (1924) * ''Pawns of Passion'' (1928) * ''The Story of a Little Parisian'' (1928) * '' Dolly'' (1929) * '' Ship in Distress'' (1929) * '' Everybody Wins'' (1930) * '' When Love Is Over'' (1931) * ''Dance Hall'' (1931) * '' His Best Client'' (1932) * ''Orange Blossom'' (1932) * ''Theodore and Company'' (1933) * ''Temptation'' (1934) * '' Sapho'' (1934) * ''Antonia'' (1935) * ''Variety'' (1935) * '' Koenigsmark'' (1935) * '' Accused'' (1936) * ''Samson'' (1936) * ''Crime Over London'' (1936) * ''The Club of Aristocrats'' (1937) * ''The Kings of Sport'' (1937) * '' Jump for Glory'' (1937) * '' M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bari
Bari ( ; ; ; ) is the capital city of the Metropolitan City of Bari and of the Apulia Regions of Italy, region, on the Adriatic Sea in southern Italy. It is the first most important economic centre of mainland Southern Italy. It is a port and university city as well as the city of Saint Nicholas. The city itself has a population of 315,473 inhabitants, and an area of over , while the urban area has 750,000 inhabitants. Its Metropolitan City of Bari, metropolitan province has 1.2 million inhabitants. Bari is made up of four different urban sections. To the north is the closely built old town on the peninsula between two modern harbours, with the Basilica di San Nicola, Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Cathedral of San Sabino (1035–1171) and the Castello Normanno-Svevo (Bari), Norman-Swabian Castle, which is now also a major nightlife district. To the south is the Murat quarter (erected by Joachim Murat), the modern heart of the city, which is laid out on a rectangular grid-plan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orange Blossom (film)
''Orange Blossom'' (French: ''La fleur d'oranger'') is a 1932 French comedy film directed by Henry Roussel and starring André Lefaur, André Alerme and José Noguéro.Crisp p.395 A son doesn't tell his domineering father that he has recently got married. The film's sets were designed by Guy de Gastyne. Cast * André Lefaur as Le juge Le Hochet de Méricourt * André Alerme as Birbat * José Noguéro as Alfredo Ramos * Marcel Lutrand as Darblay * René Lefèvre as Raymond de Méricourt * Simone Deguyse as Madeleine * Hélène Robert as Renée * Blanche Denège as Mme de Méricourt * Marfa d'Hervilly as Mme de Saint-Fugasse * Daisy Thomas as La femme de chambre * Jacques Beauvais Jacques or Jacq are believed to originate from the Middle Ages in the historic northwest Brittany region in France, and have since spread around the world over the centuries. To date, there are over one hundred identified noble families related t ... * Pierre Berlioz * Clairja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mother Love (1938 Film)
''Mother Love'' (French: ''La chaleur du sein'') is a 1938 French comedy drama film directed by Jean Boyer and starring Michel Simon, Arletty and Gabrielle Dorziat.The A to Z of French Cinema p.396 It was based on a play by André Birabeau. It was shot at Pathe's Francoeur Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. Synopsis The eighteen-year-old son of a celebrated, widowed archaeologist attempts to commit suicide while his father is away on an expedition in Egypt due to being spurned by a cabaret performer. His three prospective stepmothers all gather at his bedside, each demonstrating a possessive attitude. Cast * Michel Simon as Michel Quercy * Arletty as Bernadette Mezin * Gabrielle Dorziat as Adrienne * Pierre Larquey as Raoul Dalaciaud - le patron de Gilbert * Jean Pâqui as Gilbert Quercy * Jeanne Lion as Mathilde * Jane Loury as Augustine * Monique Joyce as Joan Bouvreuil * Gisèle Préville as La jeune fille * Andrée Prà ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jump For Glory
''Jump for Glory'' is a 1937 British crime romantic drama film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Valerie Hobson and Alan Hale. It was based on a novel by Gordon McDonnell. The film was shot at Isleworth Studios by the independent company Criterion Film for distribution by United Artists. The film's sets were designed by the art director Edward Carrick. Plot Rick Morgan, an American involved in the bootlegging trade, is forced to relocate to Britain where he becomes one of the top cat burglars in London. One night while breaking into a house he runs into the daughter of its occupant Glory Fane and they soon fall in love. However, one of Morgan's old associates from the United States, now masquerading as a respectable member of British society, threatens to wreck his chances of going straight and finding happiness with Glory. Cast :''Per opening credits'' and ''British Film Catalogue'' * Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Ricky Morgan * Valerie Hobson as Glo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kings Of Sport
''The Kings of Sport'' (French: ''Les rois du sport'') is a 1937 French comedy film directed by Pierre Colombier and starring Raimu, Fernandel and Jules Berry.Rège p.243 It was made at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. The football scenes were shot at the Stade de l'Huveaune home of Olympique Marseille, who were the reigning champions of France at the time. Synopsis Two waiters from Marseille Marseille (; ; see #Name, below) is a city in southern France, the Prefectures in France, prefecture of the Departments of France, department of Bouches-du-Rhône and of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regions of France, region. Situated in the ... become involved in the world of sports organisation and gambling. Cast References Bibliography * Philippe Rège. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1937 films 1937 comedy films 1930s French f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Club Of Aristocrats
''The Club of Aristocrats'' (French: ''Le club des aristocrates'') is a 1937 French comedy film directed by Pierre Colombier and starring Jules Berry, Elvire Popesco and André Lefaur.Parish p.482 The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. Cast * Jules Berry as Serge de Montbreuse * Elvire Popesco as La comtesse Irène Waldapowska * André Lefaur as Le baron de Taillebourg * Pierre Larquey as Miser * Viviane Romance as Gloriane * Fernand Charpin as Bénard * Armand Bernard as Alfred * Florence Walton as La marquise de Tranchemare * Marcel Simon as Le conservateur des Musées nationaux * André Roanne as André * Lisette Lanvin as Evelyne * Jean Tissier as Le secrétaire du club * Jacques Beauvais as Le maître d'hôtel * Marguerite de Morlaye as Une invitée * Liliane Lesaffre as Une invitée * Suzy Pierson * Hélène Pépée as La soubrette * Reda-Caire as Le chanteur * Philippe Richard as Le marjordome * José S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crime Over London
''Crime Over London'' is a 1936 British crime film directed by Alfred Zeisler and starring Margot Grahame, Paul Cavanagh and David Burns. It was made at Isleworth Studios,Wood p.89 based on the novel ''House of a Thousand Windows'' by Ludwig von Wohl. The film's sets were designed by art director Edward Carrick. Distributed by United Artists in Britain, it was later given an American release by Gaumont British. Plot With the police on their tail, a gang of New York criminals decided to relocate to London where they plan a major robbery on a department store. Main cast * Margot Grahame as Pearl – Gang-Moll * Paul Cavanagh as Inspector Gary * David Burns as Sniffy * Joseph Cawthorn as Mr. Sherwood / Reilly * Basil Sydney as 'Joker' Finnigan * Rene Ray as Joan * Bruce Lester as Ronald Martin * Edmon Ryan as Spider * John Darrow as Jim * Danny Green as Klemm * Googie Withers as Miss Dupres * Roland Culver as Soap Salesman * Torin Thatcher Torin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samson (1936 Film)
''Samson'' is 1936 French drama film directed by Maurice Tourneur and starring Harry Baur, Gaby Morlay and André Lefaur. It was based on the 1908 play of the same title by Henri Bernstein, which had previously been made into three silent films.Goble p.38 The film was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris, with sets designed by the art director Guy de Gastyne. Synopsis An aristocratic woman is coerced by her impoverished family into marrying a wealthy business tycoon. Cast * Harry Baur as Jacques Brachart * Gaby Morlay as Anne-Marie d'Andeline * André Lefaur as Le Marquis Honoré d'Andeline * Gabrielle Dorziat as La Marquise d'Andeline * André Luguet as Jérôme 'Jessie' Le Govain * Suzy Prim as Grace Ritter * Christian-Gérard as Max d'Andeline * Maurice Bénard as Flash * Laure Diana as Christiane Roy * Léon Arvel Leon, Léon (French) or León (Spanish) may refer to: Places Europe * León, Spain, capital city of the Province of León * Provin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accused (1936 Film)
''Accused'' is a 1936 British mystery film directed by Thornton Freeland and starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Dolores del RÃo and Florence Desmond. It was made at Isleworth Studios by the independent Criterion Films, which Fairbanks was a co-owner of.Wood p.89 The film's sets were designed by Edward Carrick. Plot Two dance partners become embroiled in a murder mystery when one of the dancers is accused of murder. Cast * Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. as Tony Seymour * Dolores del RÃo as Gaby Seymour * Florence Desmond as Yvette Delange * Edward Rigby as Alphonse de la Riveire * Basil Sydney as Eugene Roget * Googie Withers as Ninette Duval * J.H. Roberts as President of Court * Cecil Humphreys as Prosecuting Counsel * Esme Percy as Morel * Moore Marriott as Dubec * Cyril Raymond as Guy Henry * Roland Culver as Henry Capelle * Leo Genn Leopold John Genn ( ; 9 August 1905 – 26 January 1978) was an English actor and barrister. Distinguished by his relaxed charm and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koenigsmark (1935 Film)
''Koenigsmark'' is a 1935 British-French drama film directed by Maurice Tourneur and starring Elissa Landi, John Lodge and Pierre Fresnay. The film is based on the novel '' Koenigsmark'' by Pierre Benoît and produced in separate French and English-language versions. It was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris, with sets designed by the art director Lucien Aguettand. The film was known in the United States as ''Crimson Dynasty''. Plot Aurore, a Russian-born princess living in Paris has an arranged marriage to Grand Duke Rodolphe of a small German principality, part of the wider German Empire. Although she doesn't love her husband, she is very fond of him. When he departs to take part in an intelligence operation in Africa on the orders of the Kaiser, his wife gives him a locket as a memento of her. In his absence, the Princess battles for control of the state with her brother-in-law Frederick, particularly when news arrives from Africa that Grand Duke Rodolphe has died of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety (1935 German Film)
''Variety'' (German title: ''Varieté '') is a 1935 French-German drama film directed by Nicolas Farkas and starring Annabella, Hans Albers and Attila Hörbiger.Bock & Bergfelder p.8 It is based on the 1912 novel '' The Oath of Stephan Huller'' by Felix Hollaender. It features a love triangle between three performers of a high wire act. It was shot at the Bavaria Studios in Munich and the Joinville Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Serge Piménoff. A separate French-language film ' was also produced. The following year a British remake '' Three Maxims'' was produced by Herbert Wilcox and starred Anna Neagle. Cast * Annabella as Jeanne * Hans Albers as Pierre * Attila Hörbiger as Georges * Karl Etlinger as Max * Ernst Rotmund as Varieté-Direktor * Gerhard Dammann as Varieté-Regisseur * Gustav Püttjer as Emil * Else Reval as Frau Thomas * Arthur Reinhardt as Der Pressechef * Walter Steinweg as Ein Schneider * Nicolas Koline Nicol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antonia (1935 Film)
''Antonia'' (French: ''Antonia, romance hongroise'') is a 1935 French musical comedy film directed by Jean Boyer and Max Neufeld and starring Marcelle Chantal, Fernand Gravey and Josette Day. It was shot at the Joinville Studios in Paris. A separate English-language version ''Temptation'' was also made.Wood p.84 The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. Cast * Marcelle Chantal as Antonia * Fernand Gravey as Le capitaine Douglas Parker * Josette Day as Piri * Pierre Larquey as La garçon * Alice Tissot La directrice * Guy Sloux as Le lieutenant Jonny * Robert Arnoux as Pali * Jean Worms as Bela de Palmay * Pierre Finaly as Le directeur du théâtre * Alfred Rode as Le musicien * Odette Talazac Odette Pauline Talazac (; 6 May 1883 – 29 March 1948) was a French singer and stage and film actress.Capua p.129 Talazac was the daughter of tenor Jean-Alexandre Talazac and his wife, the soprano Hélène Fauvelle. She began her car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
