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More Whisky 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''. Premise Slim Callaghan investigates the theft of documents from a British laboratory. This leads him to the Côte d’Azurwhere he decides to infiltrate a network of aristocratic spies. 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willy Rozier
Willy Rozier (27 June 1901 – 29 May 1983) was a French actor, film director, film producer and screenwriter who also used the pseudonym A pseudonym (; ) or alias () is a fictitious name that a person assumes for a particular purpose, which differs from their original or true meaning ( orthonym). This also differs from a new name that entirely or legally replaces an individual's o ... Xavier Vallier. He wrote and directed a series of films starring Tony Wright as the detective Slim Callaghan. Filmography Director * ''Les Monts en flammes'' (1931) * '' Calais-Dover'' (1931) * ''Le Petit Écart'' (1931) * '' The Night at the Hotel'' (1931) * ''Avec l'assurance'' (1932) * ''Trois cent à l'heure'' (1934) * ''Pluie d'or'' (1935) *'' Maria of the Night'' (1936) * ''Veinte mil duros'' (1936) * '' Men of Prey'' (1937) * '' The Dark Angels'' (1937) * '' Champions of France'' (1938) * '' Hopes'' (1941) * '' Melody for You'' (1942) * ' (1943) * '' Solita de Cordoue'' (1946) * ' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diana Bel
Diana most commonly refers to: * Diana (name), given name (including a list of people with the name) * Diana (mythology), ancient Roman goddess of the hunt and wild animals; later associated with the Moon * Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997), formerly Lady Diana Spencer, activist, philanthropist, and member of the British royal family Diana may also refer to: Places and jurisdictions Africa * Diana (see), a town and commune in Souk Ahras Province in north-eastern Algeria * Diana's Peak, the highest point on the island of Saint Helena * Diana Region, a region in Madagascar * Diana Veteranorum, an ancient city, former bishopric and present Latin Catholic titular see in Algeria Asia * Diana, Iraq, a town in Iraqi Kurdistan Europe * Diana (Rozvadov), an almost abandoned settlement in the Czech Republic * Diana, Silesian Voivodeship, a village in south Poland * Diana Fort, an ancient Roman castrum in Serbia * Diana Park, a small park in Helsinki, Finland * Diana Strait, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1950s French-language Films
Year 195 ( CXCV) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known in Rome as the Year of the Consulship of Scrapula and Clemens (or, less frequently, year 948 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 195 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Emperor Septimius Severus has the Roman Senate deify the previous emperor Commodus, in an attempt to gain favor with the family of Marcus Aurelius. * King Vologases V and other eastern princes support the claims of Pescennius Niger. The Roman province of Mesopotamia rises in revolt with Parthian support. Severus marches to Mesopotamia to battle the Parthians. * The Roman province of Syria is divided and the role of Antioch is diminished. The Romans annex the Syrian cities of Edessa and Nisibis. Severus re-establishes his headquarters and the colonies th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Crime Thriller 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 moul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1955 Crime Films
Events January * January 3 – José Ramón Guizado becomes president of Panama. * January 17 – , the first Nuclear marine propulsion, nuclear-powered submarine, puts to sea for the first time, from Groton, Connecticut. * January 18–January 20, 20 – Battle of Yijiangshan Islands: The Chinese Communist People's Liberation Army seizes the islands from the Republic of China (Taiwan). * January 22 – In the United States, The Pentagon announces a plan to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), armed with nuclear weapons. * January 23 – The Sutton Coldfield rail crash kills 17, near Birmingham, England. * January 25 – The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union announces the end of the war between the USSR and Germany, which began during World War II in 1941. * January 28 – The United States Congress authorizes President Dwight D. Eisenhower to use force to protect Taiwan from the People's Republic of China. February * February 10 – T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1950s Crime Thriller Films
Year 195 ( CXCV) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known in Rome as the Year of the Consulship of Scrapula and Clemens (or, less frequently, year 948 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 195 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * Emperor Septimius Severus has the Roman Senate deify the previous emperor Commodus, in an attempt to gain favor with the family of Marcus Aurelius. * King Vologases V and other eastern princes support the claims of Pescennius Niger. The Roman province of Mesopotamia rises in revolt with Parthian support. Severus marches to Mesopotamia to battle the Parthians. * The Roman province of Syria is divided and the role of Antioch is diminished. The Romans annex the Syrian cities of Edessa and Nisibis. Severus re-establishes his headquarters and the colonies th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1955 Films
The year 1955 in film involved some significant events. __TOC__ Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top-grossing hits of 1955 in the United States. Top-grossing films by country The highest-grossing 1955 films from countries outside of North America. Events * January 7 – UK release of the Halas and Batchelor film animation of George Orwell's ''Animal Farm'' (completed April 1954), the first full-length British-made animated feature on general theatrical release. *February 24 - 12th Golden Globe Awards announced: ''On The Waterfront'', Marlon Brando, & Judy Garland win * March 18 – The film adaptation of Evan Hunter's novel ''Blackboard Jungle'' previews in New York City, featuring the single " Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets over the opening credits, the first use of a rock and roll song in a major film. Teenagers jump from their seats to dance to it. * June 1 – Premiere of Billy Wilder's film of '' The Seven Year Itch'' featuring an iconic scene of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frédéric O'Brady
Frédéric and Frédérick are the French versions of the common male given name Frederick. They may refer to: In artistry: * Frédéric Back, Canadian award-winning animator * Frédéric Bartholdi, French sculptor * Frédéric Bazille, Impressionist painter best known for his depiction of figures * Frédéric Mariotti, actor In politics: * Frédéric Bamvuginyumvira, 1st Vice-President of Burundi * Frédéric Ngenzebuhoro, Vice-President of Burundi from 11 November 2004 to 26 August 2005 * Frédéric Bastiat, political economist and member of the French assembly * Frédéric Dutoit (born 1956), French politician * Frédéric Mathieu (born 1977), French politician In literature: * Frédéric Beigbeder, French writer, commentator critic and pundit * Frédéric Berat, French poet and songwriter * Frédéric Mistral, French poet In science: * Frédéric Cailliaud, French mineralogist * Frédéric Joliot-Curie, French physicist and Nobel laureate In sport: * Frédéric Bou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernand Rauzéna
Fernand is a masculine given name of French origin. The feminine form is Fernande. Fernand may refer to: People Given name * Fernand Augereau (1882–1958), French cyclist * Fernand Auwera (1929–2015), Belgian writer * Fernand Baldet (1885–1964), French astronomer * Fernand Berckelaers (1901– 1999), Belgian artist * Fernand Besnier (1894–1977), French cyclist * Fernand Boden (born 1943), Luxembourg politician * Fernand Bouisson (1874–1959), French politician * Fernand Braudel (1902–1985), French historian * Fernand Brouez (1861–1900), Belgian publisher * Fernand Buyle (1918–1992), Belgian footballer * Fernand Canelle (1882–1951), French footballer * Fernand Charpin (1887–1944), French actor * Fernand Collin (1897–1990), Belgian businessman * Fernand Cormon (1845–1924), French painter * Fernand Crommelynck (1886–1970), Belgian dramatist * Fernand David (1869–1935), French Minister of Agriculture * Fernand Decanali (1925–2017), French cy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Burnier
Robert Burnier (1897–1974) was a French film actor.Goble p.920 Selected filmography * '' When Do You Commit Suicide?'' (1931) * '' Let's Get Married'' (1931) * '' Miche'' (1932) * ''Côte d'Azur'' (1932) * ''Make-Up'' (1932) * ''Nothing But Lies'' (1933) * '' The Porter from Maxim's'' (1933) * '' Ciboulette'' (1933) * '' Coralie and Company'' (1934) * ''Radio Surprises'' (1940) * ''Dakota 308'' (1951) * ''Love, Madame'' (1952) * '' The Women Couldn't Care Less'' (1954) * '' The Count of Bragelonne'' (1954) * ''Rasputin'' (1954) * ''Leguignon the Healer'' (1954) * '' Your Turn, Callaghan'' (1955) * '' More Whiskey for Callaghan'' (1955) * '' Madonna of the Sleeping Cars'' (1955) * '' The Bureaucrats'' (1959) * '' La Belle Américaine'' (1961) * '' All the Gold in the World '' (1961) * '' Landru'' (1963) * ''Ophelia Ophelia () is a character in William Shakespeare's drama ''Hamlet'' (1599–1601). She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christiane Barry
Christiane Fernande Boursaud (1918–1992) was a French stage Stage, stages, or staging may refer to: Arts and media Acting * Stage (theatre), a space for the performance of theatrical productions * Theatre, a branch of the performing arts, often referred to as "the stage" * ''The Stage'', a weekly Brit ... and film actress.Cowie p.34 Filmography References Bibliography * Cowie, Peter. ''International Film Guide: 1973''. Tantivy Press, 1973. External links * 1918 births 1992 deaths French film actresses French stage actresses Actresses from Paris 20th-century French actresses {{France-film-actor-1910s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
