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Charles Bouillaud
Charles Bouillaud (1904–1965) was a French actor. Selected filmography {{DEFAULTSORT:Bouillaud, Charles 1904 births 1965 deaths French male stage actors French male film actors French male television actors 20th-century French male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hôtel Du Nord
''Hôtel du Nord'' is a 1938 French drama film directed by Marcel Carné that stars Arletty, Louis Jouvet, Annabella (actress), Annabella, and Jean-Pierre Aumont. It tells the story of two couples in Paris, one being a prostitute and her pimp and the other two young lovers without regular jobs. A work of poetic realism, cinematography, music, and dialogue add a poetic dimension to the lives and surroundings of working-class people. Plot At the Hôtel du Nord in a working-class district of Paris, a first communion party unites many of the occupants. Among them is the prostitute Raymonde, whose pimp Edmond stays in their room to develop some photographs he has taken. A young couple, Renée and Pierre, enter and take a room for the night. Once alone they run through their plan to kill themselves, as they can't afford to marry and set up home. Pierre shoots Renée with a pistol, but can't then kill himself. Hearing the shot, Edmond breaks into the room and tells the boy to flee. Later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monsieur Taxi
''Monsieur Taxi'' is a 1952 French comedy film directed André Hunebelle and starring Michel Simon and Jane Marken and Jean Brochard.Bessy & Chirat p.189 It is about Pierre Verger, who is nicknamed Monsieur Taxi and always in company of a smart young dog called "Gangster". It was shot at the Saint-Maurice Studios in Paris and on location around the city including in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carré. Plot In Paris Monsieur Taxi comes across a bag a passenger seems to have forgotten on the backseat. The bag contains a considerable amount of money and he is desperate to return it. While trying to find the owner of the bag he is eventually taken for a criminal and arrested by police. But in the end everything is straightened out and he lives to see his both children get married. Cast * Michel Simon as Pierre Verger (Monsieur Taxi) * Jane Marken as Louise, wife of Léon * Jean Brochard as Léon, husband of Louise, policeman * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Men In White (1955 Film)
''Men in White'' (French: ''Les hommes en blanc'') is a 1955 French drama film directed by Ralph Habib and starring Raymond Pellegrin, Jeanne Moreau and Jean Chevrier Jean Chevrier (25 April 1915 – 13 December 1975) was a French film actor and member of the Comédie-Française. He appeared in 50 films between 1936 and 1972. He was married to actress Marie Bell. At the end of his life, he was known as Je ....Crisp p.142 Plot summary Cast References Bibliography * Crisp, C.G. ''The classic French cinema, 1930-1960''. Indiana University Press, 1993 External links * * 1955 films 1955 drama films French drama films 1950s French-language films Films directed by Ralph Habib French black-and-white films 1950s French films {{1950s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death On The Run (1954 Film)
''Death on the Run'' (French: ''Les deux font la paire'') is a 1954 French comedy film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Jean Richard, Jean-Marc Thibault and Edith Georges.Parish p.96 It is a remake of the 1936 film of the same title which Berthomieu had also directed. It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Raymond Nègre. Synopsis Two struggling actors attempt to make the headlines by pretending one of them has been murdered. However, events soon get out of hand. Cast * Jean Richard as Achille Baluchet * Jean-Marc Thibault as Hector Trignol * Edith Georges as Myra * Fred Pasquali as Le directeur du théâtre * Maurice Biraud as L'avocat * Jacqueline Maillan as Olga * Arthur Allan as Ivan * Charles Bouillaud as Le policier #1 * Pierre Ferval as Le policier #2 * Paul Faivre as Le gardien * Robert Destain as Le juge d'instruction * Robert Rollis as Pinard * Marcel Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cadet Rousselle (film)
''Cadet Rousselle'' is a 1954 French comedy adventure film directed by André Hunebelle and starring François Périer, Dany Robin and Madeleine Lebeau. It was shot in Eastmancolor at the Francoeur Studios in Paris and on location in Nemours, Saint-Yon and Égreville. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carré. It takes its title from a traditional song of the same title. It was a popular success in France, attracting four million spectators.Hayward p.33 Synopsis After a fight, cadet Rousselle is forced to leave his hometown and sets out for Paris. On the way he has several adventures, including being attacked by highwaymen. He encounters a group of touring actors who, unknown to him, are Royalist agents committed to overturning the French Revolution and he soon finds himself embroiled in danger. Cast * François Périer as Cadet Rousselle * Dany Robin as Violetta Carlino * Bourvil as Jérôme Baguindet * Madeleine Lebeau as Marguerite de Beauf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Contessa's Secret
''The Contessa's Secret'' (french: La Castiglione, it, La Contessa di Castiglione) is a 1954 French-Italian film starring Yvonne De Carlo as Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione. Plot Cast * Yvonne De Carlo as Virginia Oldoini * Georges Marchal as Lucio Falengo * Paul Meurisse as Napoleon III * Rossano Brazzi as Count Cavour * Lucienne Legrand as Empress Eugénie * Lea Padovani as Princess Princess Mathilde Bonaparte * Georges Lannes as Mocquart * Michel Etcheverry as Pietri * Tamara Lees as Princess of Metternich * Claude Boissol as Nigra * Lisette Lebon as Luisa * Alberto Bonucci as Castiglione * Roldano Lupi as Orsini * Pierre Flourens as M. de Nieuwerkerke * Charles Bouillaud as Un indicateur Production De Carlo signed on for the film in late December 1953. The film was to be shot entirely in French with no English version, which no Hollywood star had done before. It was originally called ''Castiglione'' and Raf Vallone and Geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasputin (1954 Film)
''Rasputin'' (French: ''Raspoutine'') is a 1954 French-Italian historical drama film directed by Georges Combret and starring Pierre Brasseur, Isa Miranda and Renée Faure.Caldiron & Hochkofler p.146 It portrays the rise and fall of the Russian priest and courtier Grigori Rasputin. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean Douarinou. Plot The muzhik Rasputin becomes the favorite of the court of the Tsar of Russia after curing the Tsar's son. He seduced the tsarina, he is accused of witchcraft, and a plot is organized. Cast * Pierre Brasseur as Gregory Iefimovich Raspoutine * Isa Miranda as La tsarine Alexandra * Renée Faure as Véra * Milly Vitale as Laura * Jacques Berthier as Le prince Félix Youssoupoff / Youry * Claude Laydu as Héliodore * Denise Grey as La princesse Dikvona * Micheline Francey as Anna Pracova * Robert Berri as Le capitaine Soukoff * Jean Wall as L'archimandrite Breham * Raphaël Patorni as Le ministre Stumerof ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Father's Portrait
''His Father's Portrait'' (french: Le Portrait de son père) is a 1953 French comedy film starring Brigitte Bardot. The film recorded 1,643,820 admissions. at Box Office Story Cast * Jean Richard as Paul * Michèle Philippe as Marie * as Domino * |
Virgile (film)
''Virgile'' is a 1953 French comedy film directed by Carlo Rim and starring Robert Lamoureux, Yves Robert and Fernand Sardou.Krautz p.268 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Clavel Robert Clavel (1912–1991) was a French art director.Hayward p.245 Selected filmography * '' All Roads Lead to Rome'' (1949) * '' Tuesday's Guest'' (1950) * ''Old Boys of Saint-Loup'' (1950) * '' The Paris Waltz'' (1950) * '' Passion'' (1951) * .... Main cast References Bibliography * Alfred Krautz. ''International directory of cinematographers, set- and costume designers in film, Volume 4''. Saur, 1984. External links * 1953 films French comedy films 1950s French-language films 1953 comedy films Films directed by Carlo Rim French black-and-white films 1950s French films {{1950s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Three Musketeers (1953 Film)
''The Three Musketeers'' (french: Les Trois Mousquetaires) is a 1953 French-Italian historical adventure film based on the 1844 French ''The Three Musketeers''. This adaptation is one of five films director André Hunebelle and screen writer Michel Audiard achieved together. Georges Marchal portrayed d'Artagnan. Plot Young d'Artagnan leaves his parents and travels from his native Gascony to the capital of France because he wants to prove himself an excellent fencer and to become a musketeer. He is told by his father he must not avoid any duel. On his way to Paris, d'Artagnan feels that his honour is besmirched because he overhears how his horse is derided by a sinister nobleman. He can't help but demand immediate satisfaction. Unfortunately, of all men he finds he has challenged the Count de Rochefort, a shifty character to whom Cardinal Richelieu frequently entrusts covert operations. Rochefort's henchmen take care of d'Artagnan and steal from him. The enraged d'Artagnan is dete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fighting Drummer
''The Fighting Drummer'' (french: Tambour battant) is a 1953 French comedy film directed by Georges Combret.Rège p.245 The film's sets were designed by the art director Marcel Magniez. Cast In alphabetical order * Alfred Adam as Favrol * Roland Armontel as Albert Gambier * Charles Bouillaud as Arthur * Rita Castel * André Cornille * Lou Darley * Louis de Funès as Le maître d'armes * Paul Demange * Albert Duvaleix as Marescot * Claude Evelyne * André Gabriello as Bourdelas * Jimmy Gaillard as Jimmy * Jacques Hélian as Lui-même * Sophie Leclair as Nicole Gambier * Jean Marco * Émile Mylo * Patoum * Alice Tissot Alice Tissot (1 January 1890 – 5 May 1971) was a French actress. Partial filmography * ''Poum à la chasse'' (1908) * ''Le devoir'' (1908) * ' (1909) * ' (1909) * '' The Two Girls'' (1921) * '' A Son from America'' (1924) * ''Captain Rascas ... as Hortense Gambier - la tante References Bibliography * Philippe Rège. ''Encyclopedia of French Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Drunkard (1953 Film)
''The Drunkard'' (French: ''La pocharde'') is a 1953 French drama film directed by Georges Combret and starring Pierre Brasseur, Monique Mélinand and François Patrice.Rège p.245 It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Marcel Magniez. It is based on the 1898 novel of the same title by Jules Mary which had previously been made into a 1921 silent film ''The Drunkard'' and a 1937 sound film ''The Drunkard''. Cast * Pierre Brasseur as Maître Pierre Renneville * Monique Mélinand as Denise Lamarche * François Patrice as Jacques * Sophie Leclair as Gisèle * Henri Nassiet as Le docteur Marignan * Alfred Adam as Georges Lamarche * Albert Duvaleix as Le président * Odette Laure as Madame Berthelin * Jacqueline Porel as Lucienne Marignan * Marie-France as Nicole * Lucienne Le Marchand as Madame Lamarche mère * Pauline Carton as Mademoiselle Michel - La Punaise * Alice Tissot as Madame Pito ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |