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Louiguy
Louis Guglielmi (3 April 1916 – 4 April 1991), known by his pen name Louiguy (), was a Spanish-born French musician of Italian descent. He wrote the melody for Édith Piaf's lyrics of "La Vie en Rose" and the Latin jazz composition "Cerisier rose et pommier blanc", a popular song written in 1950, made famous in English as " Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)", which was recast as a resounding mambo hit for Pérez Prado. Guglielmi was born in Barcelona. He studied music at the Conservatoire de Paris in the same class as Maurice Baquet, Henri Betti, Paul Bonneau and Henri Dutilleux. He created almost three dozen film scores, beginning in 1946 with ''La Rose de la mer'' and including ''Mourir d'aimer'' (1970; in English ''To Die of Love''). Among the last was the score for Jean Gabin's final gangster flick, ''Verdict'' (1974). He died in Vence, one day after his 75th birthday. Selected filmography * '' The Heroic Monsieur Boniface'' (1949) * '' The Treasure of Cantena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Vie En Rose
"La Vie en rose" (; ) is the signature song of popular French singer Édith Piaf, written in 1945, popularized in 1946, and released as a single in 1947. The song became very popular in the US in 1950, when seven versions reached the ''Billboard'' charts. These recordings were made by Tony Martin, Paul Weston, Bing Crosby (recorded June 22, 1950), Ralph Flanagan, Victor Young, Dean Martin, and Louis Armstrong. A version in 1977 by Grace Jones was also a successful international hit. "La Vie en rose" has been covered by many other artists over the years, including a 1977 version by Bette Midler, a 1993 version by Donna Summer, a 2018 version by Lady Gaga, and a 2019 version by Lucy Dacus. Harry James also recorded a version in 1950. Bing Crosby recorded the song again for his 1953 album '' Le Bing: Song Hits of Paris''. Background and release The song's title can be translated as "Life in happy hues", "Life seen through rose-colored glasses", or "Life in rosy hues"; its lite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mourir D'aimer
''Mourir d'aimer'' (English title: ''To Die of Love''; it, Morire d'amore; ) is a 1971 Franco-Italian film drama directed by André Cayatte. Based on the true story of Gabrielle Russier r it was the third most popular film of 1971 in France. Plot The time is May 1968. Danièle Guénot, 32 years old and divorced with two children, is a politically engaged French and Latin teacher in Rouen who organises discussion sessions at her home. A 17-year-old student, Gérard Leguen, falls in love with her. She rebuffs him but eventually gives in to the mutual attraction. His parents complain, and she is sent to prison and he to other schools, relatives, and a psychiatric in-patient clinic. She eventually kills herself. Cast * Annie Girardot: Danièle Guénot * Bruno Pradal: Gérard Leguen * Claude Cerval: judge * François Simon: Gérard's father * Jean-Paul Moulinot: Danièle's father * Jean Bouise: juvenile justice judge * Marie-Hélène Breillat r "The snake" (Danièle's cell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)
"Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" or "Cerezo Rosa" or "Ciliegi Rosa" or "Gummy Mambo", is the English version of "Cerisiers Roses et Pommiers Blancs", a popular song with music by Louiguy written in 1950. French lyrics to the song by Jacques Larue and English lyrics by Mack David both exist, and recordings of both have been quite popular. However, Pérez Prado's recording of the song as an instrumental with his orchestra featuring trumpeter Billy Regis, whose trumpet sound would slide down and up before the melody would resume, was the most popular version in 1955, reaching number one for 10 weeks on the ''Billboard'' chart. It became a gold record. Pérez had first recorded this title for the movie '' Underwater!'' (1955), where Jane Russell can be seen dancing to the song. Prado recorded ''Cherry Pink'' several times, the best known version being the original hit recording from 1955 and the 1960 recording in stereo. ''Billboard'' ranked the former version as the No. 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heroic Monsieur Boniface
''The Heroic Monsieur Boniface'' (French: ''L'Héroïque Monsieur Boniface'') is a 1949 French comedy film directed by Maurice Labro and starring Fernandel, Andrex, Gaston Orbal and Liliane Bert.Rège p.582 It was shot at the Photosonor Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Colombier. It was followed by a 1951 sequel '' The Sleepwalker''. Synopsis Boniface, a shy window dresser, finds himself caught up in a murder case, and decides to tackle the gang leader behind the killing. They in turn kidnaps Boniface's girlfriend Irene. Cast * Fernandel as Boniface * Andrex as Charlie * Gaston Orbal as M. Simon * Charles Bouillaud as Le troisième gangster * Palmyre Levasseur as La logeuse * Julien Maffre as Le lampiste * Albert Malbert as Le bistrot * Max Révol as Le chef de gare * Francis Salabert as Le commissaire * Michel Ardan as Le deuxième gangster * Yves Deniaud as Le premier gangster * Liliane Bert Liliane Bert (1922-2015) was a Fre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramuntcho (1959 Film)
''Ramuntcho'' is a 1959 French drama film directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer and starring François Guérin, Mijanou Bardot and Gaby Morlay.Oscherwitz & Higgins p.390 It is based on Pierre Loti's 1897 novel of the same title. Cast * François Guérin as Ramuntcho * Mijanou Bardot as Gracieuse * Gaby Morlay as Dolorès * Roger Hanin Roger is a given name, usually masculine, and a surname. The given name is derived from the Old French personal names ' and '. These names are of Germanic origin, derived from the elements ', ''χrōþi'' ("fame", "renown", "honour") and ', ' ( ... as Itchoa * Albert Dinan as Baptistin * Marie Glory as Franchita * Moustache (actor), Moustache as L'aubergiste * Georges Géret as Arrochkoa * Colette Régis as La supériere * Evelyne Ker as Pantchika * Simone Vannier References Bibliography * Dayna Oscherwitz & MaryEllen Higgins. ''The A to Z of French Cinema''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1959 films 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Price Of Love (1955 Film)
''The Price of Love'' (French: '' Interdit de séjour'') is a 1955 French crime drama film directed by Maurice de Canonge and starring Claude Laydu, Joëlle Bernard and Pierre Destailles.Burnett p.192 The film's sets were designed by the art director Maurice Colasson. Cast * Claude Laydu as Pierre Ménard * Joëlle Bernard as Suzy * Pierre Destailles as Jojo * Renaud Mary as Fernando * Daniel Cauchy as Paulo * Liliane Bert as Monique * Henri Crémieux as Le juge d'instruction * Robert Dalban as L'inspecteur Chennier * Arlette Merry as Raymonde * Michel Piccoli as Georges * Clara Tambour as L'auditrice * Robert Le Béal as L'avocat de Pierre * Marcel Raine as L'avocat général * Paul Frankeur as Commissaire Bernard * Yôko Tani was a French-born Japanese actress and nightclub entertainer. Early life Tani was born in Paris. Her birth name was ''Itani Yōko'' (猪谷洋子). She has occasionally been described as 'Eurasian', 'half French', 'half Japanese' and ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Turning
''Dangerous Turning'' (French: ''Le tournant dangereux'') is a 1954 French-Italian drama film directed by Robert Bibal and starring Viviane Romance, Philippe Lemaire and Armand Mestral.Chiti & Poppi p.70 Cast * Viviane Romance as Lucienne Courtois * Philippe Lemaire as Freddy * Armand Mestral as Daniel Courtois * Maria Pia Casilio as Paquita Simoni * Enrico Glori as Simoni, le brigadier * Guy Decomble as Monsieur Léon * Georges Aminel * Charles Blavette * Dany Caron * Robert Berri * Huguette Doriane * Henri Arius Henri Arius (1897–1968) was a French film and stage actor. Crisp p.176 A character actor he appeared in a large number of films in wartime and post-war France. Selected filmography * ''Jeannou'' (1943) * '' Rooster Heart'' (1946) * '' Inspecto ... * Antonin Berval References Bibliography * Chiti, Roberto & Poppi, Roberto. ''Dizionario del cinema italiano: Dal 1945 al 1959''. Gremese Editore, 1991. External links * 1954 films French drama fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At The Order Of The Czar
''At the Order of the Czar'' (French: ''Par ordre du tsar'') is a 1954 French-West German historical drama film directed by André Haguet and starring Michel Simon, Colette Marchand and Jacques François.Mitchell, p. 107 A separate German-language version ''Hungarian Rhapsody'' was also produced. Shooting took place at the Victorine Studios in Nice and on location in Paris and the French Riviera. The film's sets were designed by the art director Roland Quignon. It was shot in Gevacolor. Cast * Michel Simon as Prince de Sayn-Wittgenstein * Colette Marchand as Princess Caroline * Jacques François as Franz Liszt * Jacqueline Gay as Nathalie * Willy Fritsch as Le Grand-Duc * Lucienne Legrand as Maria Paulovna * Yves Brainville as d'Ingelstedt * Margot Leonard as Wanda * as Richard Wagner Wilhelm Richard Wagner ( ; ; 22 May 181313 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, polemicist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas (or, as some of his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tour Of The Grand Dukes
''The Tour of the Grand Dukes'' (French: ''La Tournée des grands ducs'') is a 1953 French musical comedy film directed by André Pellenc and starring Raymond Bussières, Denise Grey and Christian Duvaleix as well as featuring the singer Lily Fayol.Price p.168 Synopsis Gaston is in love with Brigitte, the daughter of a baroness, who teasingly tells him that she has another lover in Paris. He heads off to the capital to find and confront his rival under the pretext of trying to recruit performers for a charity gala. He is robbed on the way and ends up lost in the world of cabaret Cabaret is a form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation, or drama. The performance venue might be a pub, a casino, a hotel, a restaurant, or a nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience, often dinin ...s. All the other characters come looking for him. Cast References Bibliography * Dicale, Bertrand. ''Louis de Funès, grimaces et gloire''. Gras ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Jacques (1953 Film)
''Little Jacques'' (French: ''Le petit Jacques'') is a 1953 French drama film directed by Robert Bibal and starring Jean-Pierre Kérien, Blanchette Brunoy and Christian Fourcade.Parish p.547 Cast * Jean-Pierre Kérien as Noël Rambert * Blanchette Brunoy as Marthe Rambert * Christian Fourcade as Le petit Jacques Rambert * Howard Vernon Howard Vernon (15 July 1908 – 25 July 1996) was a Swiss actor. In 1961, he became a favorite actor of Spanish film director Jesús Franco and began starring in many low-budget horror and erotic films produced in Spain and France. After po ... as Daniel Mortal * Micheline Francey as Claire Mortal * Célia Cortez as Mlle Edmée, l'assistante * Pierre Jourdan as Paul Laverdac * Jean Tissier as Le juge d'instruction Dubois * Jacques Charon as L'avocat de la défense Me. Merlin * Lucien Nat as Le procureur * Charles Roy as Le docteur Dr. Arthez * Odette Barencey as La concierge * Charles Bayard as Un actionnaire * Lou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boum Sur Paris
''Boum sur Paris'', is a French comedy film from 1953, directed by Maurice de Canonge. Plot In the early 1950s, the popular radio program "La Kermesse aux Étoiles", hosted by the famous Jean Nohain, mixing lottery games and performances of various artists will be disturbed by the adventures of a man and his bride seeking to retrieve a dangerous perfume bottle (explosive) which was inadvertently mixed with prizes ... Cast * Jacques Pills as Gilbert Sestrières * Danielle Godet as Hélène * Armand Bernard as Calchas * Luce Feyrer as Lola Robert * Gary Cooper as himself * Annie Cordy as herself * Édith Piaf as herself * Juliette Gréco as herself * Line Renaud as herself * Gilbert Bécaud as himself * Charles Trenet as himself * Charles Boyer as himself * Martine Carol as herself * Andréa Parisy as herself * Gisèle Pascal as herself * Gregory Peck as himself * Lucienne Delyle Lucienne Delyle (16 April 1917 – 10 April 1962) was a French singer. After the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sleepwalker (1951 Film)
''The Sleepwalker'' (French: ''Boniface somnambule'') is a 1951 French comedy film directed by Maurice Labro and starring Fernandel, Andrex and Gaby André.Vincendeau p.153 The film was shot at the Cité Elgé studios in Paris with sets designed by the art director Paul-Louis Boutié. Is is a sequel to the 1949 film '' The Heroic Monsieur Boniface''. Cast * Fernandel as Victor Boniface * Andrex as Charlie, le chef des gangsters * Gaby André as Stella Gazzini, la vedette à Tabarin * André Roanne as Louis, le voleur du briquet * Raoul Marco as Le directeur des magasins * Louis de Funès as Anatole, le mari soupçonneux * Julien Maffre as Victor, le lampiste * André Numès Fils as Jules, le valet de chambre du Grand Hôtel * Rivers Cadet as Jean * Michel Ardan as Un gangster * Mathilde Casadesus as Mademoiselle Thomas * Yves Deniaud as René, un gangster * Simone Silva as Louise * Nadine Tallier Nadine de Rothschild (née Nadine Nelly Jeannette Lhopitalier; born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
