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Jean Yatove
Jean Yatove (1903–1978) was a French composer known for his film scores. Chion & Vinas p.162-63 He collaborated on a number of occasions with the director Willy Rozier between 1934 and 1976. Selected filmography * ''William Tell'' (1934) * ''Bach the Detective'' (1936) * ''The Secrets of the Red Sea'' (1937) * '' 56 Rue Pigalle'' (1949) * ''Oriental Port'' (1950) * ''Moumou'' (1951) * '' The Convict'' (1951) * ''Manina, the Girl in the Bikini'' (1952) * ''Sergil Amongst the Girls'' (1952) * ''The Damned Lovers'' (1952) * '' The Adventurer of Chad'' (1953) * '' My Childish Father'' (1953) * ''Adam Is Eve'' (1954) *''Your Turn, Callaghan'' (1955) * '' More Whiskey for Callaghan'' (1955) * '' Le désordre et la nuit'' (1958) * '' Marie-Octobre'' (1959) * '' The Gigolo'' (1960) * ''Boulevard'' (1960) * ''The Black Monocle'' (1961) * ''The Seventh Juror ''The Seventh Juror'' () is a 1962 French crime drama directed by Georges Lautner, starring Bernard Blier, Maurice Biraud, Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fondettes
Fondettes () is a commune in the suburbs of Tours in the Indre-et-Loire department in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Population Mayors of Fondettes *1944–1945: René Vernier *1945–1959: Ernest Dupuis *1959–1971: Marcel Chauvin *1971–1993: Jean Roux *1993–1995: Jean-Paul Leduc *1995–2001: Joseph Masbernat *2001–2008: Michel Pasquier *2008–2014: Gérard Garrido *2014– : Cédric de Oliveira International relations Fondette is twinned with: * Wiesbaden, Naurod, Hesse, Germany * Constancia, Santarém (district), Portugal. Architectural Heritage Fondettes église.jpg, The Saint-Symphorien's church. Château de la Plaine Fondettes début du XXie Carte postale.jpg, The castle of La Plaine. Château de Chatigny.JPG, The castle of Châtigny. Lavaré971.JPG, Prioral church of Lavaré. CHÂTEAU MANOIR DE BEL AIR FONDETTES IUFM TOURS 02.jpg, Castle of Bel-Air. Manoir des Hamardières.jpg, The manor of Hamardières. Manoir du Thouadé.jpg, The manor of Thoudé. S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sergil Amongst The Girls
''Sergil Amongst the Girls'' (French: ''Sergil chez les filles'') is a 1952 French crime film directed by Jacques Daroy and starring Paul Meurisse, Claudine Dupuis and Colette Deréal.Rège p.285 It was the final part of a trilogy which also included '' Inspector Sergil'' (1947) and '' Sergil and the Dictator'' (1948). Synopsis Following a murder in a brothel in Marseilles, Inspector Sergil investigates and finds himself battling a drug-smuggling gang. Cast * Paul Meurisse as L'inspecteur Sergil * Claudine Dupuis as Elisabeth Poirier * Albert Dinan as L'inspecteur Léon, adjoint de Sergil * René Sarvil as Gaston Brivaut, commerçant et trafiquant * Henri Arius as Fernand, le patron de la maison * Colette Deréal as Mireille Bérichou, dite Bouche-en-cœur, une fille * Michel Ardan as Mario, un chef de gang * Annie Hemery as Irène, la patronne de la maison * Yves Strauss as Le petit garçon des "Grandier" * Arnaudy * Ginette Baudin * Pierre Clarel * Cécilia B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Eye Of The Monocle
''The Eye of the Monocle'' (French:''L'oeil du monocle'') is a 1962 French comedy thriller film directed by Georges Lautner and starring Paul Meurisse, Elga Andersen and Gaia Germani.Rège p.601 It is the sequel of ''The Black Monocle'' (1961). Location shooting took place in Corsica. Cast * Paul Meurisse as Le commandant Théobald Dromard, dit "Le Monocle" * Elga Andersen as Erika Murger * Gaia Germani as Diana * Charles Millot as Commissaire Matlov * Raymond Meunier as Bob Dugoinneau * Paul Mercey as Schlumpf * Henri Cogan as Archiloque * Jean Luisi as Un 'sinistre' * Jean-Michel Audin as Un 'sinistre' * Josette Demay * Michel Duplaix * Richard Larke as Major Cyring * Barbara Brand as La danseuse * Robert Dalban as Poussin * Maurice Biraud as Martigue * Guy Henry * Georges Lautner Georges Lautner (; 24 January 1926 – 22 November 2013) was a French film director and screenwriter, known primarily for his comedies created in collaboration w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Seventh Juror
''The Seventh Juror'' () is a 1962 French crime drama directed by Georges Lautner, starring Bernard Blier, Maurice Biraud, Francis Blanche and Danièle Delorme. It tells the story of a man who murders a young woman; when the woman's boyfriend is wrongly accused of the murder, the actual killer is chosen to serve in the jury, but does not want an innocent man to be convicted. The film is based on the novel ''The Seventh Juror'' by Francis Didelot. Principal photography took place from 14 November to 23 December 1961. The film had 1,171,911 admissions in France. Cast * Bernard Blier as Grégoire Duval * Maurice Biraud as Veterinarian * Francis Blanche as Attorney General * Danièle Delorme as Geneviève Duval * Jacques Riberolles as Sylvain Sautral * Yves Barsacq as Maître Adreux * Catherine Le Couey as Mme. Souchon * Robert Dalban Robert Dalban (born Gaston Barré; 19 July 1903, in Celles-sur-Belle, Deux-Sèvres – 3 April 1987, in Paris) was a French actor. His work include ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Monocle
''The Black Monocle'' (French: ''Le monocle noir'') is a 1961 French comedy crime film directed by Georges Lautner and starring Paul Meurisse, Elga Andersen and Bernard Blier.Rège p.109 It was followed by two sequels ''The Eye of the Monocle'' (1962) and ''The Monocle Laughs'' (1964). Cast * Paul Meurisse as Le commandant Théobald Dromard dit 'Le Monocle' * Elga Andersen as Martha * Bernard Blier as Commissaire Tournmire * Pierre Blanchar as le marquis de Villemaur * Jacques Marin as Trochu * Jacques Dufilho as Charvet, le guide * Albert Rémy as Mérignac - le bibliothécaire * Nico Pepe as Brozzi * Raymond Meunier as Raymond * Raoul Saint-Yves as Jean * Catherine Sola as Monique * Marie Dubois as Bénédicte de Villemaur * Gérard Buhr as Heinrich * Lutz Gabor as Mathias * Alain Bouvette as Un inspecteur * Jean Sylvère Jean may refer to: People * Jean (female given name) * Jean (male given name) * Jean (surname) Fictional characters * Jean Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boulevard (1960 Film)
''Boulevard'' is a 1960 French drama film directed by Julien Duvivier and set in the Quartier Pigalle. Plot Georges "Jojo" Castagnier is an adolescent who lives in a poor room under the roof of a block of apartments in the Pigalle section of Paris. He ran away from home when he realized that his stepmother hates him. Among Jojo's many neighbors is the object of his affection, gorgeous nightclub dancer Jenny Dorr. But, to Jojo's disappointment, Jenny becomes the lover of former boxer Dicky, who spends his time loafing about the Pigalle cafés. Jojo lacks for steady work, but manages to meet his financial obligations with a series of odd jobs. He tries selling magazines, which is a success for a while, and posing for artists, which proves to be a disaster. Eventually, he woos his neighbor Marietta, a girl more suited to his age. But when things go awry, Jojo becomes desperate and tries to commit suicide by jumping off the roof of his building. Cast * Jean-Pierre Léaud as Georg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gigolo (1960 Film)
''The Gigolo'' (french: Le gigolo) is a 1960 French romantic drama film written and directed by Jacques Deray. It is loosely based on the novel ''Le Gigolo'' written by Jacques Robert.''Cahiers du cinéma'', Issues 55-60. Éditions de l'Étoile, 1971. p. 61. Plot Agatha, a wealthy widow in her 40s, falls in love with the handsome doctor Damper. She then wants to end her former relationship with her young lover Jacky, who is not ready to let go. Cast * Alida Valli : Agathe * Jean-Claude Brialy : Jacky * Jean Chevrier : Dr. Dampier * Valérie Lagrange : Gillou * Philippe Nicaud : Édouard * Julien Bertheau : Commissioner * Jean Degrave : Bligny * Rosy Varte : Marilyn * Jeanne Pérez : Marthe * Sacha Briquet Sacha Briquet (1930–2010) was a French actor, born in Neuilly-sur-Seine. Biography He notably played the character of Albert Travling in the children's television program L'Île aux enfants. He signed a book of memories, ''Comédien, pourquo ... : Man at bar Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marie-Octobre
''Marie-Octobre'' is a 1959 French drama mystery film directed by Julien Duvivier, based on the eponymous novel by Jacques Robert. It is also known as ''Secret Meeting'' The film was remade in 2008 by director Josée Dayan, starring Nathalie Baye. Plot A group of ex-resistance fighters are brought together by Marie-Octobre, the code name of Marie-Helene Dumoulin (Danielle Darrieux). The former members of the network have carried on with their lives after the war, but this evening they are going to have to live again a fateful night – the night their leader was killed. He had been betrayed, his name given to the Germans. The search for the traitor puts each personality in the spotlight – and also that of the killed leader, Castille. Cast * Danielle Darrieux as Marie-Helene Dumoulin * Bernard Blier as Julien Simoneau, a lawyer * Robert Dalban as Leon Blanchet, a locksmith * Paul Frankeur as Lucien Marinval, a sales agent in Les Halles * Daniel Ivernel as Robert Thibaud, a doct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
More Whiskey For Callaghan
''More Whiskey for Callaghan'' (French: ''Plus de whisky pour Callaghan'') is a 1955 French thriller film directed by Willy Rozier and starring Tony Wright, Magali Vendeuil and Robert Berri. It is an adaptation of the 1941 novel ''It Couldn't Matter Less'' by British writer Peter Cheyney featuring the private detective Slim Callaghan.Goble p.82 It was the second film featuring English actor Wright as Callaghan following ''Your Turn, Callaghan''. Cast * Tony Wright as Slim Callaghan * Magali Vendeuil as Doria Varette * Robert Berri as Comte Haragos * Jean-Max as Commodore Schoubersky * Diana Bel as Irania Trasmonti * Mario David as Amédée * Joé Davray as Inspecteur Vadet * Michel Etcheverry as Prof. Ephraim Ponticollo * Manuéla De Ségovia as La Montalban * Christiane Barry as Comtesse Haragos * Robert Burnier as Nicholls * Fernand Rauzéna as Gonzalès * Frédéric O'Brady Frédéric and Frédérick are the French versions of the common male given name Frederic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Your Turn, Callaghan
''Your Turn, Callaghan'' (French: ''À toi de jouer... Callaghan'') is a 1955 French thriller film directed by Willy Rozier and starring Tony Wright, Tony Wright, Lysiane Rey and Colette Ripert. It is an adaptation of the 1942 novel ''Sorry You've Been Troubled'' by British writer Peter Cheyney featuring the private detective Slim Callaghan.Goble p.82 It was the first in a trilogy of films featuring English actor Wright as Callaghan, followed by '' More Whiskey for Callaghan''. Synopsis After a ship sinks with its cargo, an insurance claim is made by the owners. Callaghan is hired by the insurance company to find out whether the accident was genuine or deliberate. Cast * Tony Wright as Slim Callaghan * Lysiane Rey as Dolorès * Colette Ripert as Manon Gardel * Paul Cambo as Nicky Storata * Robert Berri as Raoul de Bois-Joli dit le Vicomte * Yorick Royan as Denise Gardel * Roger Blin as Wladimir * Martine Alexis as Ketty * Raymond Cordy as Le portier * Paul Demange as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Is Eve
''Adam Is Eve'' (French: ''Adam est... Ève'') is a 1954 French comedy film directed by René Gaveau and starring Michèle Carvel, Jean Carmet and Thérèse Dorny. It is based on 1952 novel of the same name and was the first French film that covered sex change.Reeser p.127 Synopsis Charles Beaumont is finishing his national service and is engaged to be married. After taking part in a boxing match he increasingly feels strange sensations and goes to consult a doctor. He is transformed into Charlotte, a young woman, and unwilling to tell his family or fiancée he disappears and earns a living dancing in a nude cabaret show. Cast * Michèle Carvel as Charles / Charlotte Beaumont * Jean Carmet as Gaston * Thérèse Dorny as Mme Beaumont * Mireille Perrey as Mme Corinne * Antoine Balpêtré as Dr. Charman * Anouk Ferjac as Claire * Antoinette Moya as Adeline Beaumont * Robert Lombard as Alphonse * Robert Rocca as Léon * Gilbert Guiraud as Lucien * René Blancard as M Beaumo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |