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Claude Boissol
Claude Boissol (1920–2016) was a French film director, film and television director and screenwriter.Rège p.116 He co-created the long-running crime television series ''Commissaire Moulin''. Selected filmography * ''Three Boys, One Girl'' (1948) * ''The King of the Bla Bla Bla'' (1951) * ''Music in the Head'' (1951) * ''Monsieur Leguignon, Signalman'' (1952) * ''The Drunkard (1953 film), The Drunkard'' (1953) * ''The Fighting Drummer'' (1953) * ''The Contessa's Secret'' (1954) * ''Rasputin (1954 film), Rasputin'' (1954) * ''The Whole Town Accuses'' (1956) * ''The Bear's Skin'' (1957) * ''Julie the Redhead'' (1959) * ''Napoleon II, the Eagle'' (1961) References Bibliography * Andrew, Dudley & Gillain, Anne . ''A Companion to François Truffaut''. John Wiley & Sons, 2013. * Rège, Philippe. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1920 births 2016 deaths French screenwriters French film directors People from Paris ... [...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 Île-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 Contessa's Secret
''The Contessa's Secret'' (, ) 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 Eugénie de Montijo, Empress Eugénie * Lea Padovani as Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, Princess Mathilde Bonaparte * Georges Lannes as Mocquart * Michel Etcheverry as Pietri * Tamara Lees as Pauline von Metternich, Princess of Metternich * Claude Boissol as Nigra * Lisette Lebon as Luisa * Alberto Bonucci as Castiglione * Roldano Lupi as Orsini * Pierre Flourens (actor), 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 ''Castigl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Screenwriters
French may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France ** French people, a nation and ethnic group ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Arts and media * The French (band), a British rock band * "French" (episode), a live-action episode of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' * ''Française'' (film), a 2008 film * French Stewart (born 1964), American actor Other uses * French (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) * French (tunic), a type of military jacket or tunic * French's, an American brand of mustard condiment * French (catheter scale), a unit of measurement * French Defence, a chess opening * French kiss, a type of kiss See also * France (other) * Franch, a surname * French Revolution (other) * French River (other), several rivers and other places * Frenching (other) * Justice French (other) Justice French may refer to: * C. G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Deaths
This is a list of lists of deaths of notable people, organized by year. New deaths articles are added to their respective month (e.g., Deaths in ) and then linked below. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 Earlier years ''Deaths in years earlier than this can usually be found in the main articles of the years.'' See also * Lists of deaths by day * Deaths by year (category) {{DEFAULTSORT:deaths by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1920 Births
Events January * January 1 ** Polish–Soviet War: The Russian Red Army increases its troops along the Polish border from 4 divisions to 20. ** Kauniainen in Finland, completely surrounded by the city of Espoo, secedes from Espoo as its own market town. * January 7 – Russian Civil War: The forces of White movement, Russian White Admiral Alexander Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk; the Great Siberian Ice March ensues. * January 10 ** The Treaty of Versailles takes effect, officially ending World War I. ** The League of Nations Covenant enters into force. On January 16, the organization holds its first council meeting, in Paris. * January 11 – The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic is recognised de facto by European powers in Palace of Versailles, Versailles. * January 13 – ''The New York Times'' Robert H. Goddard#Publicity and criticism, ridicules American rocket scientist Robert H. Goddard, which it will rescind following the launch of Apollo 11 in 1969. * Janua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Napoleon II, The Eagle
''Napoleon II, the Eaglet'' (French: ''Napoléon II, l'Aiglon)'' is a 1961 French language, French historical film, historical drama film directed by Claude Boissol and starring Bernard Verley, Jean Marais and Danièle Gaubert. The scenario was written by Paul Andréota and based on a novel of André Castelot. Goble p.74 The film's sets were designed by the art director Wolf Witzemann. Synopsis The film portrays the life of Napoleon II, considered Emperor of France by Bonapartists, who lived most of his life in Vienna under the title the Duke of Reichstadt. Cast * Bernard Verley as Duke of Reichstadt * Jean-Pierre Cassel as Gustav von Neipperg * René Dary as Dietrichstein * Danièle Gaubert as Thérèse Pèche * Jean Marais as Charles Tristan, marquis de Montholon, General de Montholon * Georges Marchal as Adam Albert von Neipperg, General Neipperg * Liliane Patrick as Countess Camerata * Jean-Marc Thibault as Napoleon I * Paul Hubschmid as Prokesch * Jacques Jouanneau as Este ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julie The Redhead
''Julie the Redhead'' (French: ''Julie la rousse'') is a 1959 French comedy film directed by Claude Boissol and starring Daniel Gélin, Pascale Petit and Margo Lion.Katz p.909 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Guisgand. Cast * Daniel Gélin as Édouard Lavigne / Jean Lavigne * Pascale Petit as Julienne Lefebvre / Sa nièce * Margo Lion as Germaine Lavigne, la mère de Jean * René Blancard as M. Lavigne, le père d'Édouard * Liliane Patrick as Tamira * Michel Etcheverry as Le notaire / Notary * Gabrielle Fontan as Mme Michon, la concierge * Jean Ozenne as L'oncle Roger / Uncle Roger * Frédéric O'Brady as Hamib, l'homme d'affaires * Pierre Doris as L'hôtelier / Hotel Manager * André Thorent as José * Jocelyne Darche as Violette * Louis Viret as Le garagiste * Philippe March as Un invité à la soirée * Michel as Le costaud du cirque * Jacques Dufilho as Le garçon d'hôtel / Waiter * René-Louis Lafforgue as Max Piccalo * Irina Demick Iri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bear's Skin
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Whole Town Accuses
''The Whole Town Accuses'' (French: ''Toute la ville accuse'') is a 1956 French comedy drama film directed by Claude Boissol and starring Jean Marais, Etchika Choureau and Noël Roquevert.Andrew & Gillain p.253 The film was known under the working title ''Mille et un millions'' in France. It was shot at the Neuilly Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert Dumesnil. Cast * Jean Marais as François Nérac * Etchika Choureau as Catherine Aravitte * Noël Roquevert as Duplantin * François Patrice as Patrice Lourel * Michel Etcheverry as leader of the bandits * Georges Lannes as the mayor * Albert Duvaleix as M. Arvette - the notary * Claude Le Lorrain as young man * Charles Bouillaud as Pistard * Henri Cogan as a gangster * Odette Barencey as Mary, the good * Marcel Pérès as the man on the sidewalk * Raphaël Patorni Raphaël Patorni (1911–1986) was a French film actor.Hayward p.439 Selected filmography * ''The Mysteries of Paris'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasputin (1954 Film)
''Rasputin'' () 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 * Michel Etcheverry as P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fighting Drummer
''The Fighting Drummer'' () 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 Directors, Volume 1''. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gourdon, Lot
Gourdon (; ) is a subprefecture of the Lot department in the Occitania region in Southwestern France. In 2019, the commune had a population of 3,981. The small town, not far from Rocamadour, is situated close to the Dordogne department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Gourdon has a rich prehistoric past, that can still be seen today through a high concentration of prehistoric sites. It is the capital of the Bouriane, the natural region part of the Quercy, which extends up to the river Dordogne and neighbours the Périgord. Geography The town lies in the middle of the commune, above the right bank of the Bléou, a stream tributary of the Céou, which forms most of the commune's southern border. Gourdon station has rail connections to Brive-la-Gaillarde, Cahors and Toulouse. Climate Demographics Monuments Gourdon la mairie.jpg, Town Hall St Pierre de Gourdon (Lot) Façace.jpg, St. Peter Church facade St Pierre de Gourdon (Lot) Vitraux de la nef.jpg, St. Peter Church ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
