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Charles Bauer
Charles Bauer (26 February 1904 – 22 June 1975) was a French cinematographer.Phillips p.49 Selected filmography * '' Ciboulette'' (1933) * '' Dédé'' (1935) * '' Ferdinand the Roisterer'' (1935) * ''Charley's Aunt'' (1936) * ''The Lie of Nina Petrovna'' (1937) * ''Ignace'' (1937) * '' Marthe Richard'' (1937) * ''The Postmaster's Daughter'' (1938) * ''Barnabé'' (1938) * '' Pierre and Jean'' (1943) * '' Picpus'' (1943) * '' Night Warning'' (1946) * '' The Last Penny'' (1946) * '' Song of the Clouds'' (1946) * '' Destiny Has Fun'' (1947) * '' Naughty Martine'' (1947) * '' One Night at the Tabarin'' (1947) * '' Counter Investigation'' (1947) * '' Night Express'' (1948) * '' The Tragic Dolmen'' (1948) * '' The Dancer of Marrakesh'' (1949) * '' Shot at Dawn'' (1950) * '' Wedding Night'' (1950) * ''Moumou'' (1951) * '' The Billionaire Tramp'' (1951) * '' The Darling of His Concierge'' (1951) * '' Sins of Madeleine'' (1951) * '' The Nude Dancer'' (1952) * '' The Red Head'' (1952) * ''S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paris
Paris () is the Capital city, capital and List of communes in France with over 20,000 inhabitants, largest city of France. With an estimated population of 2,048,472 residents in January 2025 in an area of more than , Paris is the List of cities in the European Union by population within city limits, fourth-most populous city in the European Union and the List of cities proper by population density, 30th most densely populated city in the world in 2022. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of the world's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, culture, Fashion capital, fashion, and gastronomy. Because of its leading role in the French art, arts and Science and technology in France, sciences and its early adoption of extensive street lighting, Paris became known as the City of Light in the 19th century. The City of Paris is the centre of the ĂŽle-de-France region, or Paris Region, with an official estimated population of 12,271,794 inhabitants in January 2023, or ... [...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] |
The Darling Of His Concierge (1951 Film)
''The Darling of His Concierge'' (French: ''Chéri de sa concierge'') is a 1951 French comedy film directed by René Jayet and starring Jean Parédès, André Gabriello and Paulette Dubost.https://www.unifrance.org/film/4953/cheri-de-sa-concierge The film's sets were designed by the art director Aimé Bazin. It is a remake of the 1934 film of the same title starring Fernandel. Synopsis Eugène Crochard is an employee of a radio station. To play a joke on him his colleagues make a fake announcement over the airwaves that he has inherited a fortune. This leads to him being pursued by many woman who are after his money, including his concierge. Cast * Jean Parédès as Eugène Crochard * André Gabriello as Bébert La Bredouille * Paulette Dubost as Mme Motte, la concierge * Lili Bontemps as Youyou * Frédéric Duvallès as Gandois * René Alié as Boisgirard * Louis Florencie as Prétendot * Nicole Gamma as Odette * Léon Larive as Le promeneur * Charles Lemon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Billionaire Tramp
''The Billionaire Tramp'' (French: ''Le clochard milliardaire'') is a 1951 French comedy film directed by Léopold Gomez and Hervé Bromberger and starring Henri Guisol, Jacqueline Gauthier and Raymond Pellegrin.https://en.unifrance.org/movie/4984/le-clochard-milliardaire The film's sets were designed by the art director Claude Bouxin. Synopsis An idle young man suddenly discovers that he has inherited a huge fortune from an eccentric uncle. However, the condition of the inheritance is that he spend some time living as a tramp. Initially accepting the condition simply to get his hands on the money, he soon finds it a rewarding experience in itself. Cast * Henri Guisol as Olivier Cabrol * Jacqueline Gauthier as La comtesse Olga Romano * Raymond Pellegrin as Henri Laplanche * Raymond Souplex as Sosthène * Claire Olivier as Madame Laplanche * René Génin as Le vieux clochard * Lucas Gridoux as Perruchot * Christiane Barry as Colette * Liane Marlene as Suzanne * Max Révo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moumou
''Moumou'' is a 1951 French comedy film directed by René Jayet and starring Robert Murzeau, Nathalie Nattier and Jeannette Batti.Rège p.534 It was adapted by Jean de Letraz from his own 1944 play of the same title. The film's sets were designed by the art director Aimé Bazin. Cast * Robert Murzeau as Léonard Jolijoli * Nathalie Nattier as Brigitte Latouche * Jeannette Batti as Claudine * Pierre-Louis as Armand Chauvinet * Raymond Bussières as Jules Latouche * Annette Poivre as Gisèle Chauvinet * André Gabriello as Commissaire Germain * Georgette Anys Georgette Anys (15 July 1909 – 4 March 1993) was a French film and television actress. A character actress, she appeared mainly in French productions, but also some American films which were shot in Europe including Alfred Hitchcock's '' To Cat ... as La masseuse * René Lacourt as L'habitué References Bibliography * Rège, Philippe. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wedding Night (1950 Film)
''Wedding Night'' (French: ''Une nuit de noces'') is a 1950 French comedy film directed by René Jayet and starring Martine Carol, Jean Parédès and Mona Goya. The film's sets were designed by the art director Louis Le Barbenchon. It is based on the play of the same title by Albert Barré and Henri Kéroul, previously adapted into a 1920 silent film '' Wedding Night'' and a 1935 sound film '' Wedding Night''.Goble p.257 Cast * Martine Carol as Sidonie de Valpurgis * Jean Parédès as Gaston * Mona Goya as Valentine * Félix Oudart as Saint-Moutier * Nina Myral as Présidente * Alice Tissot as Mme Portal * Dorette Ardenne as Claudine * Marcel Arnal as Valentin * Paul Barré as Henri * Geno Ferny as M. Portal * Léon Larive as Directeur de l'hôtel * Albert Michel as L'inspecteur * Jean-Pierre Mocky as Le garçon d'honneur * Philippe Richard Philippe Richard (24 June 1891 – 24 December 1973) was a French film and theater actor. Richard was born in Saint-à ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shot At Dawn (film)
''Shot at Dawn'' (French: ''Fusillé à l'aube'') is a 1950 French spy drama film directed by André Haguet and starring Renée Saint-Cyr, Frank Villard and Nathalie Nattier. It was based on the 1937 novel of the same title by Maurice Dekobra. Rège p.601 The film's sets were designed by the art directors Jacques Brizzio and Marcel Magniez. Synopsis During the First World War, after hearing of her husband's execution at the hands of his superior the Austrian colonel von Pennwitz, Florence enlists in the French secret service to gain revenge. However her attempt to hunt down those responsible for her husband's betrayal leads her to discover that he is in fact still alive. His supposed death was a ruse de guerre. It is only with the Armistice that the couple are happily reunited. Cast * Renée Saint-Cyr as Florence Hennings * Frank Villard as Rudolf Hennings * Howard Vernon as Le colonel von Pennwitz * Nathalie Nattier as Marika * Georges Galley as Le chasseur de chamois * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dancer Of Marrakesh
''The Dancer of Marrakesh'' (French: ''La danseuse de Marrakech'') is a 1949 French drama film directed by Léon Mathot and starring Yves Vincent, Katia Lova and Aimé Clariond.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.279 It was made at the Victorine Studios in Nice with sets designed by the art director Claude Bouxin. Synopsis A French officer serving in the French protectorate in Morocco falls in love with a native dancer in Marrakesh. A brother officer does his best to separate them. Cast * Yves Vincent as Jean Portal * Katia Lova as Sonia * Habib Benglia as Taraor * Aimé Clariond as Barjac * Sirena Adgemova as Kalina * Roland Armontel as Le général * Lahcen Ben Idder Souissi * Roger Bontemps as Bertin * Lucien Callamand as Le coiffeur * Raphaël Patorni as Le colonel * Jacques Courtin as Un invité * Raymond Francky * Philippe Hersent * Jean-Pierre Lombard * Gina Manès Gina Manès (born Blanche Moulin; 7 April 1893 – 6 September 1989) was a French film actress and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tragic Dolmen
''The Tragic Dolmen'' (French: ''Le dolmen tragique'') is a 1948 French mystery drama film directed by Léon Mathot and starring André Alerme, Germaine Rouer and Paulette Dubost. https://www.unifrance.org/film/5206/le-dolmen-tragique It was shot at the Victorine Studios in Nice with location shooting taking place around the nearby town of Villeneuve-Loubet. The film's sets were designed by the art director Claude Bouxin. Synopsis Following the murder of one of the guests at the country home of the Vicomte de Kerlec, Inspector Pauc is sent to investigate. He mingles with the aristocrat's guests who include a naval attaché and the sinister Bartoli, a spy seeking secret documents. Pauc eventually reveals the identity of the killer following a séance. Cast * André Alerme as Le vicomte de Kerlec * Germaine Rouer as Madame Mauclerc * Paulette Dubost as La vicomtesse de Kerlec * Roland Armontel as Inspecteur Pauc * Pierre Clarel as Antoine * Philippe Hersent as Bartoli * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Night Express (film)
''Night Express'' (French: ''Rapide de nuit'') is a 1948 French crime drama film directed by Marcel Blistène and starring Roger Pigaut, Sophie Desmarets and Paul Demange.Bessy & Chirat p.463 The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. Synopsis A woman tricks an apparently naïve young man into carrying a suitcase full of stolen goods into a railway station. The young man substitutes the case for another, however, to avoid being an accomplice. Cast * Roger Pigaut as Robert * Sophie Desmarets as Simone * Paul Demange as M. Grand * Jean Brochard as L'inspecteur Verdier * Jane Marken as Mme Louis * Maurice Teynac as Georges Sommer * Michel Ardan as Un des deux complices * Paul Azaïs as Un inspecteur * Hélène Dassonville as La caissière * Louis Florencie as Le garçon * Gabrielle Fontan as La mère aux chats * Jean Gaven as Un des deux complices * Henry Murray Henry Alexander Murray (May 13, 1893 – June 23, 1988) was an Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Counter Investigation (1947 Film)
''Counter Investigation'' (French: ''Contre-enquête'') is a 1947 French crime drama film directed by Jean Faurez and starring Lucien Coëdel, Louis Salou and Jany Holt.Martin p.76 It was shot at the Studio François 1 in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Roger Briaucourt and René Moulaert. Synopsis A man wrongly accused of murdering his wife escapes from prison just before his execution and goes on the run. He begs the retired gangster Monsieur Charles to launch his own investigation into the crime to uncover the real culprit. He embarks on this mission with the help of his wife Ginette and two former associates. Cast * Lucien Coëdel as Monsieur Charles * Louis Salou as Ludovic Bresson dit Paragraphe * Jany Holt as Ginette * Maurice Teynac as Serge de Souquières * Abel Jacquin as Alain Marchal * Paul Frankeur as Teddy Coffre-Fort * Pierre-Louis as Ouverture-Eclair * Lise Topart as Michèle Marchal * Marguerite Pierry as Tante Brigitte * Gisèle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Night At The Tabarin
''One Night at the Tabarin'' (French: ''Une nuit à Tabarin'') is a 1947 French comedy film directed by Karel Lamac and starring Jacqueline Gauthier, Robert Dhéry and Jean Parédès. Bock & Bergfelder p.273 The film's sets were designed by the art director Roland Berthon. Synopsis In Paris André de Lurvine demands the closure of the cabaret nightclub Bal Tabarin on moral grounds. Seeking revenge the dying owner bequeaths the business to him. Won over by the place, and particularly the star Cora, he begins to reverse his opinion. Cast * Jacqueline Gauthier as Cora * Robert Dhéry as André de Lurvine * Jean Parédès as Jean * Margo Lion as Marie Girard * Denise Bosc as Micheline * Félix Oudart as Georges Laurent * Jeannette Batti as Jeannette * Maxime Fabert as Le notaire * Guy-Lou as Morel * Jean Hébey as Le speaker * Marcel Maupi as Le maître de ballet * Gaston Orbal as L'ami de Lurvine * René Pascal as Le docteur * Jean Sinoël Jean Sinoël (13 August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
