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Louiguy
Louis Guglielmi (3 April 1916 – 4 April 1991), known by his pen name Louiguy (), was a Spanish-born French people, 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 music, popular song written in 1950, made famous in English as "Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)", which was recast as a resounding Mambo (music), mambo hit for Dámaso Pérez Prado, 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 film), ''Verdict'' (1974). He died in Vence, one day after his 75th birthday. Selected ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mourir D'aimer
''Mourir d'aimer'' (English title: ''To Die of Love''; ; ) is a 1971 Franco-Italian film drama directed by André Cayatte. Based on the true story of :fr:Gabrielle Russier, Gabrielle Russier [fr], it was the third most popular film of 1971 in France. Plot The time is May 1968 events in France, 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 (actor), François Simon: Gérard's father * Jean-Paul Moulinot: Danièle's father * Jean Bouise: juvenile justice judge * :f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 United States in 1950, when seven versions reached the ''Billboard'' charts. These recordings were made by Tony Martin, Paul Weston, Bing Crosby (recorded 22 June 1950), Ralph Flanagan, Victor Young, Dean Martin, and Louis Armstrong. A version in 1977 by Grace Jones was also a successful international hit. Background and release The song's title can be translated as "Life in happy hues", "Life seen through rose-coloured glasses", or "Life in rosy hues"; its literal meaning is "Life in Pink." The lyrics of the song were written by Piaf, with music composed by Louiguy, and is registered with SACEM. It was probably Robert Chauvigny who completed the music. When Piaf suggested to Marguerite Monnot that she sing the piece, the latter rejected "that foolishness." It was eventually Louiguy who accepted auth ... [...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 by Jacques Larue and English lyrics by Mack David both exist, and recordings of both have been quite popular. Pérez Prado version Pérez Prado's recording of the song as an instrumental with his orchestra featuring trumpeter Billy Regis, whose trumpet slides down and up before the melody would resume, was the most popular version. It was first recorded and released in Mexico in 1953 under the full title "Cerezo Rosa (Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White)", becoming one of the biggest hits of that year in Mexico. It was then released in the United States in 1954, becoming a hit there in 1955, reaching number one for 10 weeks on the ''Billboard'' chart. It became a gold record, and it was featured on the movie ''Underwater!'' (1955), where Jane Russell can b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verdict (1974 Film)
''Verdict'' is a 1974 France, French-Italy, Italian drama film, directed by André Cayatte, starring Sophia Loren, Jean Gabin and Julien Bertheau. A French judge comes under intense personal pressure to acquit a man who is accused of murdering his lover. ftvdb.bfi.org.uk; accessed 7 May 2015. It was also released under the title ''Jury of One''. Plot The President of the Court Legun one evening, while he is at home alone with his wife Nicole, refuses to receive Mrs Teresa Léoni who would like to ask for mercy for her son André on trial for the rape and murder of Annie Chartier. Leguen, known for his severity, in fact conducts the first hearing with the usual drasticity. Then Teresa, widow of a bandit, convinced of her son's innocence, takes Mrs. Nicole hostage an ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adhémar (film)
''Adhémar'' (French: ''Adhémar ou le jouet de la fatalité'') is a 1951 French comedy film directed by and starring Fernandel alongside Jacqueline Pagnol, Bernadette Lange and Meg Lemonnier.https://www.unifrance.org/film/3637/adhemar-ou-le-jouet-de-la-fatalite It made at the Victorine Studios in Nice. Location shooting took place in Paris, Nice and Monaco. The film's sets were designed by the art director Eugène Piérac. Cast * Fernandel as Adhémar Pomme * Jacqueline Pagnol as La marchande de fleurs * Bernadette Lange as Clémentine * Meg Lemonnier as La garde de nuit * Sophie Mallet as La bonne de l'asile * Maximilienne as La soeur du Marquis * Primerose Perret as La bonne de l'hôtel * Marguerite Pierry as Lady Braconfield * Annie Ravel as La secrétaire * Andrex as Tisalé * Alexandre Arnaudy as Le ministre * Maurice Bernard as Le quatrième conseiller * Georges Bever as Le mari trompé * Albert Duvaleix as L'employé du casino * Jacques de F� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomorrow We Get Divorced
''Tomorrow We Get Divorced'' (French: ''Demain nous divorçons'') is a 1951 French comedy film directed by Louis Cuny and starring Sophie Desmarets, Jean Desailly and Armand Bernard.Barrot & Chirat p.195 The film's sets were designed by the art director René Renoux. Synopsis In Paris a young couple continually feud and tell their lawyer to begin divorce proceedings, only to calm down and lovingly reconcile. One time a more serious division comes between them and it looks like they may finally be heading for a real separation. Cast * Sophie Desmarets as Colette Blanchet * Jean Desailly as Max Blachet * Armand Bernard as Saturnin * Raphaël Patorni as Me Edouard Vermorel * Denise Grey as Mme Tourelle * Jean Gaven as Johnny Buck * Suzet Maïs as Tati * Christine Jaubert as Jeanne * Mag-Avril as Marie Robin * Albert Michel as Le valet de chambre * Claudette Falco as Maggy * Magali Noël Magali Noël Guiffray (27 June 1931 – 23 June 2015), better known as Maga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dakota 308
''Dakota 308'' is a 1951 French crime film directed by Jacques Daniel-Norman and starring Suzy Carrier, Jean Pâqui and Louis Seigner.Rège p.910 The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carré. Synopsis The plot concerns a Dakota carrying a shipment of gold to Brazzaville. Cast * Suzy Carrier as Clara Sanders * Jean Pâqui as André Villeneuve * Louis Seigner as Le commissaire Jaillot * Roland Toutain as Le pilote * Marcel Alba * Paul Amiot as L'inspecteur Joly * Michel Ardan as Le chauffeur * Antonin Berval as Le commissaire Baron * André Burgère as Le directeur du camp * Robert Burnier as Charpentier * Al Cabrol as Le timonnier * Jacques Charon as Lord Vernon * Jean Daurand as Le radio * Charles Dechamps as Le directeur de la banque * Charlotte Ecard as L'infirmière * Jim Gérald as Van der Edern * Ketty Kerviel as Lady Vernon * Julien Maffre as Inspecteur Servais * Marcel Meral as L'huissier * Jean Nos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Atomic Monsieur Placido
''The Atomic Monsieur Placido'' (French: ''L'atomique Monsieur Placido'') is a 1950 French comedy crime film directed by Robert Hennion and starring Rellys, Liliane Bert and René Génin.Bessy, Chirat & Bernard p.512 The film's sets were designed by the art director Aimé Bazin. Cast * Rellys as Toni / Placido * Liliane Bert as Zaza * René Génin as Le violoniste * Jean Témerson as Un maître d'hôtel * Michel Ardan as Jim * René Alié as Un gangster * Arsenio Freignac as Sainclair * Georges Bever as Un maître d'hôtel * Henri Chauve * Pierre Destailles as Le gérant de l'hôtel * Jean Dunot as Le policier * Gayot * Philippe Janvier as L'impresario * Rudy Lenoir * Julien Maffre as Le directeur * Jacques Provins as L'Égyptien * Marcel Rouzé * Zoïga * Nina Myral as La vieille dame * Madeleine Suffel as Une comédienne * Blanche Ariel * Christiane Barry as Une comédienne * Jacqueline Lerinat * Lisette Lebon * Robert Arnoux as Joe * Nicolas Amato Nicol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Treasure Of Cantenac
''The Treasure of Cantenac'' (French: ''Le trésor de Cantenac'') is a 1950 French comedy film directed by Sacha Guitry and starring Guitry, Lana Marconi and Michel Lemoine.Keit p.101 The film's sets were designed by the art director René Renoux. Cast * Sacha Guitry as le baron de Cantenac et le conteur * Lana Marconi as Virginie Lacassagne * Michel Lemoine as Paul Pidoux * Marcel Simon as le centenaire * René Génin as le maire et le curé * Pauline Carton as Eulalie, la bonne du curé * Jeanne Fusier-Gir as Mme Lacassagne, la mercière * Fernand René as Anselme Fortune, le poivrot * Roger Legris as l'idiot du village * Milly Mathis as Madeleine, la patronne du café * Paul Demange as Jean, le mari de Madeleine * Henry Laverne as Pierre, l'amant de Madeleine * Solange Varenne as Sidonie, la bergère * Claire Brilletti as Blanche, la nourrice * Maximilienne as Blandine, la petite-fille du centenaire * Germaine Duard as Marie, la servante du baron * Luce Fabiole as Léon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Doves
''Two Doves'' (French: ''Aux deux colombes'') is a 1949 French comedy film directed by Sacha Guitry and starring Guitry, Pauline Carton, Lana Marconi, and Marguerite Pierry. It was based on a play of the same title by Guitry.Goble p.199 It was shot at the Francoeur Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by art director Louis Le Barbenchon. Synopsis The respectable Jean-Pierre Walter is warned by telephone one day that he has a big surprise coming. It turns out to be his first wife Marie-Jeanne, long thought dead in South America, who happens to be the sister of his second wife Marie-Thérèse. Cast * Sacha Guitry as Maitre Jean-Pierre Walter * Lana Marconi as La grande duchesse Christine * Marguerite Pierry as Marie-Jeanne - la première épouse * Pauline Carton as Angèle - la servante * Suzanne Dantès as Marie-Thérèse - la deuxième épouse * Robert Seller Robert Seller (1889–1967) was a French stage and film actor.Crisp p.156 Also known by his surna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toâ
''Toâ'' is a 1949 French comedy film directed by Sacha Guitry and starring Guitry, Lana Marconi and Mireille Perrey. It is an adaptation of Guitry's own play of the same title.Goble p.199 Location shooting took place around the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Nersès Bartau. Cast * Sacha Guitry as Michel Desnoyer * Lana Marconi as Anna Ecaterina * Mireille Perrey as Françoise * Jeanne Fusier-Gir as Maria La Huchette * Robert Seller as Fernand * Jacques d'Herville as Henri Pauguet, the butler * Michel Nastorg Michel Nastorg (1914–1984) was a French actor. During World War II he was called into the French army as Soldier Second Class. With the Seventh Army he retreated from Belgium before a fierce German onslaught, and found himself at Dunkirk in Ju ... as René * Solange Varennes as une spectatrice au théâtre References Bibliography * Bessy, Maurice & Chirat, Raymond. ''Histoire du cinéma français: encycl ... [...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 Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |