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Midnight Tradition
''Midnight Tradition'' (French: ''La tradition de minuit'') is a 1939 French mystery thriller film directed by Roger Richebé and starring Viviane Romance, Georges Flamant and Marcel Dalio. Rège p.540 Based on the 1930 novel of the same title by Pierre Mac Orlan, the film was shot at the Neuilly Studios in Paris, and the sets were designed by the art directors René Renoux and Roland Quignon. Cast * Viviane Romance as Clara Véry * Georges Flamant as Claude Thierry * Marcel Dalio as Édouard Mutter, l'antiquaire * Marcel Pérès as Louis Fraipont, le boucher * Mauricette Mercereau as Chéri-Bibi * Alexandre Rignault as Hortilopitz * Pierre Larquey Pierre Larquey (10 July 1884 – 17 April 1962) was a French film actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1913 and 1962. Born in Cénac, Gironde, France, he died in Maisons-Laffitte at the age of 77. Selected filmography * ''P ... as Béatrix * Léonce Corne as M. Poivre, le patron de Béatrix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Richebé
Roger Richebé (3 December 1897 – 10 July 1989), born Roger Gustave Richebé, was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born in Marseille and died in Ville-d'Avray. Selected filmography * ' (1930) (producer) * '' La donna di una notte'' (1930) (producer) * ''On purge bébé'' (1931) (producer – uncredited) * '' Queen of the Night'' (1931) * ''La Chienne'' (1931) (producer – as Les Etablissement Branuberger-Richebé) * '' Mam'zelle Nitouche'' (1931) (producer) * '' The Lovers of Midnight'' (1931) (producer) * '' American Love'' (1931) (producer) * ''Fantômas'' (1932) (producer) * '' Fanny'' (1932) (producer) * '' Baleydier'' (1932) (producer) * '' The Agony of the Eagles'' (1933) (director) * '' Minuit, place Pigalle'' (1934) (director) * '' I Have an Idea'' (1934) (director) * '' Koenigsmark'' (1935) (producer) * '' L'amant de Madame Vidal'' (1936) (producer) * '' The Secret of Polichinelle'' (1936) (producer) * '' Le mort en fuite'' (1936) (produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roland Quignon
Roland Quignon (1897–1984) was a French art director.Crisp p.151 He designed the sets for more than fifty films during his career. He also directed four films. Selected filmography * '' His Other Love'' (1934) * '' Bourrasque'' (1935) * '' The Scandalous Couple'' (1935) * '' The Dying Land'' (1936) * ''The House Across the Street'' (1937) * ''Women's Prison'' (1938) * ''Clodoche'' (1938) * '' His Uncle from Normandy'' (1939) * ''Case of Conscience'' (1939) * '' My Aunt the Dictator'' (1939) * ''Midnight Tradition'' (1939) * '' President Haudecoeur'' (1940) * ''Happy Days'' (1941) * ''The Master Valet'' (1941) * ''Patricia'' (1942) * '' The Law of Spring'' (1942) * '' My Last Mistress'' (1943) * '' Mistral'' (1943) * '' Lucrèce'' (1943) * '' The Man Without a Name'' (1943) * '' The Inevitable Monsieur Dubois'' (1943) * '' Pamela'' (1945) * '' The Black Cavalier'' (1945) * '' Night Warning'' (1946) * '' Rendezvous in Paris'' (1947) * ''Cab Number 13'' (1948) * ''The Cavalier of Cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Crime Films
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) Frenching may refer to: * Frenching (automobile), recessing or mou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1939 Mystery Films
This year also marks the start of the World War II, Second World War, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history. Events Events related to World War II have a "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 ** Coming into effect in Nazi Germany of: *** The Protection of Young Persons Act (Germany), Protection of Young Persons Act, passed on April 30, 1938, the Working Hours Regulations. *** The small businesses obligation to maintain adequate accounting. *** The Jews name change decree. ** With his traditional call to the New Year in Nazi Germany, Führer and Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler addresses the members of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP). ** The Hewlett-Packard technology and scientific instruments manufacturing company is founded by Bill Hewlett and David Packard, in a garage in Palo Alto, California, considered the birthplace of Silicon Valley. ** Philipp Etter takes over as President of the Swiss Confederation. ** The Third Soviet Five Year P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Mystery Films
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] |
1939 Films
The year 1939 in film is widely considered the greatest year in film history. The ten films nominated for Best Picture at the 12th Academy Awards (which honored the best in film for 1939)—''Dark Victory'', '' Gone with the Wind'', '' Goodbye, Mr. Chips'', '' Love Affair'', '' Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'', '' Ninotchka'', ''Of Mice and Men'', ''Stagecoach'', '' The Wizard of Oz'', and '' Wuthering Heights''—range in genre and are considered classics. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1939 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events Film historians often rate 1939 as "the greatest year in the history of Hollywood". Hollywood studios were at the height of their Golden Age, producing a number of exceptional motion pictures, many of which became honored as all-time classic films. * February 15 – John Ford's Western film ''Stagecoach'' starring John Wayne premieres in New York City and Los Angeles. * March 31 – Release of the 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henri Vilbert
Henri Vilbert (; 6 April 1904 – 20 April 1997) was a French actor. He appeared in more than a hundred films from 1921 to 1982. Filmography References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Vilbert, Henri 1904 births 1997 deaths 20th-century French male actors French male film actors French male television actors Male actors from Marseille Volpi Cup for Best Actor winners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jean Brochard
Jean Brochard (; 12 March 1893 – 17 June 1972) was a French film actor. He appeared in more than 100 films between 1933 and 1966. Selected filmography * '' A Man's Neck'' (1933) - Petit rôle (uncredited) * ''Boubouroche'' (1933) * '' The Invisible Woman'' (1933) * ''Son autre amour'' (1934) * ''Une femme chipée'' (1934) * ''Minuit... place Pigalle'' (1934) * ''Le diable en bouteille'' (1935) * '' The Scandalous Couple'' (1935) - Un ouvrier * ''Un soir de bombe'' (1935) * ''Le secret de l'émeraude'' (1935) - Le sergent Irving * ''Jonny, haute-couture'' (1935) * '' Inspector Grey'' (1936) - L'inspecteur Poussin * '' Bach the Detective'' (1936) - Le voyageur indisposé * ''Tout va très bien madame la marquise'' (1936) * '' The Mysterious Lady'' (1936) * ''À minuit, le 7'' (1937) - L'inspecteur Belenfant * ''Vous n'avez rien à déclarer ?'' (1937) - Le balayeur * ''À nous deux, madame la vie'' (1937) * ''Champs-Elysees'' (1937) - Un agent * '' The Cheat'' (1937) - Fé ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georges Malkine
Georges Alexandre Malkine (10 October 1898 – 22 March 1970) was the only visual artist named in André Breton's 1924 Surrealist Manifesto among those who, at the time of its publication, had “performed acts of absolute surrealism." The rest Breton named were for the most part writers, including Louis Aragon, Robert Desnos, and Benjamin Peret. Malkine's 1926 painting ''Nuit D'amour'' was the precursor of the lyrical abstract school of painting. *"He has pushed individualism to the point of impertinence! But what art in his expression of the ineffable whenever he took the pains to do so!" — André Breton *"Georges Malkine has left his delicate mark on the window of time, made as with a diamond, without altering its transparence, without blurring the view, leaving the purest trace that can only be discerned from a certain angle and in a certain light." — Patrick Waldberg (1970) Life Georges Malkine chose not to expose his private life and, apart from his care ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yves Deniaud (actor)
Yves Hyacinthe Deniaud (December 6, 1901 – December 7, 1959) was a French comic actor and musical comedian. Born in Paris, Deniaud died of cancer in Vésinet, in 1959 the day after his birthday. Selected filmography * '' Women's Prison'' (1938) * '' People Who Travel'' (1938) * '' The Gutter'' (1938) * ''Coral Reefs'' (1939) * ''Latin Quarter'' (1939) * ''Midnight Tradition'' (1939) * '' Radio Surprises'' (1940) * '' The Mondesir Heir'' (1940) * '' Tobias Is an Angel'' (1940) * ''False Alarm'' (1940) * '' Love Letters'' (1942) * '' The Benefactor'' (1942) * '' Goodbye Leonard'' (1943) * '' A Woman in the Night'' (1943) * ''Domino'' (1943) * ''Night Shift'' (1944) * '' Florence Is Crazy'' (1944) * ''Fantômas'' (1946) * '' The Ideal Couple'' (1946) * ''Jericho'' (1946) * '' Lessons in Conduct'' (1946) * '' Not So Stupid'' (1946) * '' Four Knaves'' (1947) * '' The Idol'' (1948) * ''The Cupboard Was Bare'' (1948) * '' Barry'' (1949) * '' The Red Signal'' (1949) * '' The Lov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Léonce Corne
Léonce Charles Corne (18 March 1894 – 31 December 1977) was a French film actor. He appeared in 120 films between 1931 and 1974. Selected filmography * '' The Girl and the Boy'' (1931) * ''Luck'' (1931) * '' Rouletabille the Aviator'' (1932) * '' The Premature Father'' (1933) * '' Dédé'' (1935) * '' Forty Little Mothers'' (1936) * ''The Green Jacket'' (1937) * '' The Man from Nowhere'' (1937) * '' Wells in Flames'' (1937) * '' A Picnic on the Grass'' (1937) * '' Ignace'' (1937) * '' Alexis, Gentleman Chauffeur'' (1938) * '' Return at Dawn'' (1938) * '' The Novel of Werther'' (1938) * '' Women's Prison'' (1938) * ''Coral Reefs'' (1939) * ''Midnight Tradition'' (1939) * ''Happy Days'' (1941) * '' Romance of Paris'' (1941) * '' Portrait of Innocence'' (1941) * ''The Master Valet'' (1941) * ''Fever'' (1942) * '' At Your Command, Madame'' (1942) * '' Colonel Pontcarral'' (1942) * ''Forces occultes'' (1943) * '' The Midnight Sun'' (1943) * '' Summer Light'' (1943) * ''Domino' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre Larquey
Pierre Larquey (10 July 1884 – 17 April 1962) was a French film actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1913 and 1962. Born in Cénac, Gironde, France, he died in Maisons-Laffitte at the age of 77. Selected filmography * ''Patrie'' (1914) * ''Monsieur le directeur'' (1925) * '' Alone'' (1931) - Le comandant * ''Tout s'arrange'' (1931) - Un ami de M. Ribadet * '' American Love'' (1931) - Le maître d'hôtel à la barbiche (uncredited) * ''Le disparu de l'ascenseur'' (1932) - Michaud - le secrétaire * ''Prisonnier de mon coeur'' (1932) * ''Vive la classe'' (1932) - L'adjudant * '' The Miracle Child'' (1932) - Durieux père * ''Le chien jaune'' (1932) - (uncredited) * '' Topaze'' (1933) - Tamise * '' Once Upon a Time'' (1933) - Redno * '' Knock'' (1933) - Le tambour de ville * ' (1933) - Bouzin * '' Madame Bovary'' (1934) - Hippolyte * ''Mariage à responsabilité limitée'' (1934) - Georges Lambert - le mari * '' We Are Not Children'' (1934) - M. Breton * '' St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
