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Roger Legris
Roger Legris (3 July 1898 – 22 May 1981) was a French actor. Selected filmography * '' On the Streets'' (1933) * '' Skylark'' (1934) * '' The House on the Dune'' (1934) * '' The Devil in the Bottle'' (1935) * '' Counsel for Romance'' (1936) * '' The Great Refrain'' (1936) * '' Wells in Flames'' (1937) * '' Southern Mail'' (1937) * '' Pépé le Moko'' (1937) * '' Life Dances On'' (1937) * '' Miarka'' (1937) * '' The Lie of Nina Petrovna'' (1937) * '' Courrier sud'' (1937) * '' Port of Shadows'' (1938) * '' Mollenard'' (1938) * '' The Rebel'' (1938) * '' The Novel of Werther'' (1938) * '' Troubled Heart'' (1938) * ''The West'' (1938) * '' Vidocq'' (1939) * '' Cristobal's Gold'' (1940) * '' Narcisse'' (1940) * ''Moulin Rouge Moulin Rouge (, ; ) is a cabaret in Paris, on Boulevard de Clichy, at Place Blanche, the intersection of, and terminus of Rue Blanche. In 1889, the Moulin Rouge was co-founded by Charles Zidler and Joseph Oller, who also owned the Olympia (Par ...'' (194 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malakoff, Hauts-de-Seine
Malakoff () is a suburban Communes of France, commune in the Hauts-de-Seine Departments of France, department southwest of Paris, France. Located from the Kilometre zero, centre of the city, it had a population of 30,286 in 2016. The European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) is based in Malakoff. History The commune of Malakoff was created on 8 November 1883 by detaching its territory from the commune of Vanves. Its name was taken from an inn sign ''À la Tour de Malakoff'' ("At the Malakoff Tower"); the inn was so named in 1855 to commemorate the Battle of Malakoff, fought during the Crimean War. Population Transport Malakoff is served by two stations on Paris Métro Line 13: Malakoff – Plateau de Vanves (Paris Métro), Malakoff – Plateau de Vanves and Malakoff – Rue Étienne Dolet (Paris Métro), Malakoff – Rue Étienne Dolet. Malakoff is also served by the Gare de Vanves-Malakoff station on the Transilien Paris – Montparnasse subur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Of Shadows
''Port of Shadows'' ( , "The dock of mists") is a 1938 French film directed by Marcel Carné. An example of poetic realism, it stars Jean Gabin, Michel Simon and Michèle Morgan. The screenplay was written by Jacques Prévert based on a novel by Pierre Mac Orlan. The music score was by Maurice Jaubert. The film was the 1939 winner of France's top cinematic prize, the Prix Louis-Delluc. According to Charles O'Brien, the film is one of the earliest to be called film noir by critics (1939, France). Plot On a foggy night, Jean (Jean Gabin), an army deserter, catches a ride to the port city of Le Havre. Hoping to start over, Jean finds himself in a lonely bar at the far edge of town. However, while getting a good meal and civilian clothes, Jean meets Nelly (Michèle Morgan), a 17-year-old who has run away from her godfather, Zabel, with whom she lives. Jean and Nelly spend time together over the following days, but they are often interrupted by Zabel, who is also in love with h ... [...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] |
Various Facts About Paris
Various may refer to: * Various (band), an English dubstep/electronic music duo * Various artists, a term for a compilation album containing pieces by various musicians * Various authors, a book containing works by several writers * ''The Various'', a children's fantasy novel by Steve Augarde See also * Various & Gould, a Berlin-based artist duo * '' Various Artists – Archives Vol. 4'', an album by Steve Vai * ''Various Failures'', a compilation album by American experimental rock band Swans * ''The Various Haunts of Men'', a novel by Susan Hill * ''Various Positions'', an album by Leonard Cohen ** Various Positions Tour * ''Various Positions'' (film), a 2002 film directed by Ori Kowarsky * Varius (other) Varius (Latin language, Latin for "knock-kneed" and "different") may refer to: * Members of the gens (Roman), gens Varia, including ** Lucius Varius Rufus ( – 14 BC), Roman poet ** Lucius Varius Ambibulus (fl. ), Roman politician ** Sextus Variu ... * [Baidu] |
White Patrol
''White Patrol'' (French: ''Patrouille blanche'') is a 1942 French mystery thriller film directed by Christian Chamborant and starring Sessue Hayakawa, Junie Astor and Paul Azaïs. Kennedy-Karpat p.168 Production began in 1939 but was delayed by the outbreak of the Second World War. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Jaquelux. Cast * Sessue Hayakawa as Halloway * Junie Astor as Sandra * Paul Azaïs as Victor * Robert Le Vigan as Le commissaire Pascal * Lucien Dalsace as Paul Dalbret * Gaston Modot as Wong * Nina Myral as Madame Galvin * Albert Duvaleix as Galvin * Roger Legris Roger Legris (3 July 1898 – 22 May 1981) was a French actor. Selected filmography * '' On the Streets'' (1933) * '' Skylark'' (1934) * '' The House on the Dune'' (1934) * '' The Devil in the Bottle'' (1935) * '' Counsel for Romance'' (1936) * ... as Lebon * Geneviève Beau as Christiane * Primerose Perret as Pépette References Bibliography * Kennedy-Karpat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Of The Six
''The Last of the Six'' (French: ''Le dernier des six'') is a 1941 French mystery thriller film directed by Georges Lacombe and starring Pierre Fresnay, Michèle Alfa and Suzy Delair. It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Andrej Andrejew. It is based on the 1931 novel '' The Six Dead Men'' by the Belgian writer Stanislas-André Steeman.Goble p.440 The film was made in Occupied France by the German-backed Continental Films, with the screenplay by Henri-Georges Clouzot who headed the company's scenario department. It was followed by a sequel in 1942 '' The Murderer Lives at Number 21'' directed by Clouzot, with Fresnay and Delair reprising their roles. Cast * Pierre Fresnay as Le commissaire Wensceslas Voroboevitch dit Monsieur Wens * Michèle Alfa as Lolita Gernicot * Suzy Delair as Mila Malou - une chanteuse de cabaret, la maîtresse gouailleuse de Wens * Jean Tissier as Henri Tignol * André Luguet as Henr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moulin Rouge (1941 Film)
''Moulin Rouge'' is a 1941 French musical comedy film directed by André Hugon and Yves Mirande and starring Lucien Baroux, René Dary and Annie France. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Lucien Jaquelux and Hugues Laurent.https://www.unifrance.org/film/37344/moulin-rouge Plot summary The story follows Pierre, a down-on-his-luck musician who is hired by the Moulin Rouge cabaret as a composer for a new musical revue. While struggling with his creative block, he meets Simone, a charming dancer who inspires him to create a masterpiece. Along the way, Pierre navigates the tumultuous relationships within the Moulin Rouge troupe, including conflicts with the cabaret's flamboyant manager and an old flame who resurfaces. The film culminates in a grand performance that brings Pierre success, while love blossoms between him and Simone. Cast * Lucien Baroux as Loiseau * René Dary as Lequérec * Geneviève Callix as Eva * Pierre Larquey as Perval * Annie France as Lul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narcisse (film)
''Narcisse'' is a 1940 French comedy film directed by Ayres d'Aguiar and starring Rellys, Paul Azaïs and Monique Rolland. https://www.unifrance.org/film/10030/narcisse It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris and the Saint-Laurent-du-Var Studios in Nice. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Aguettand. It is a remake of the 1938 British film '' It's in the Air'' directed by Anthony Kimmins and re-used footage from the earlier film. It was produced during the Phoney War period and was released in March 1940, a few weeks before the beginning of the Battle of France. Synopsis Narcisse Pigeon hopes to join the French Air Force, but fails the selection board. One day, at a friend's house, he tries on his uniform and discovering an overlooked urgent message in the pocket, he goes to deliver it to the base. He is mistaken for a serving airmen and quickly falls foul of the sergeant major, while also falling in love with the attractive canteen girl Rosine. He t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cristobal's Gold
''Cristobal's Gold'' (French: ''L'or du Cristobal'') is a 1940 French drama film directed by Jean Stelli and Jacques Becker and starring Charles Vanel, Conchita Montenegro and Albert Préjean. Jean Renoir helped the original director, Jacques Becker, prepare the film and worked on the script, before Becker quit after three weeks and was replaced by Jean Stelli.Durgnat p.213 The film is based on a novel by Albert t'Serstevens. It was shot at the Boulogne Studios in Paris and the Victorine Studios in Nice with location shooting taking place around Villefranche-sur-Mer. The film's sets were designed by the art director Eugène Lourié. Synopsis Off the coast of South America, a gang of criminals led by a former police officer plans to seize the ship ''Cristobal'' carrying a cargo of gold bullion. Cast * Charles Vanel as Le Coronel, le chef de la police * Conchita Montenegro as La Rubia * Albert Préjean as Dupuy * Jim Gérald as Un pirate * Dita Parlo as Lisbeth * Guillaume ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vidocq (1939 Film)
''Vidocq'' is a 1939 French historical crime film directed by Jacques Daroy and starring André Brulé, Nadine Vogel and René Ferté.Crisp p.38 The film is based on the memoirs of Eugène François Vidocq. Vidocq was a criminal in nineteenth century Paris who changed sides and became a leading detective. Illustrations created by Gaston Hoffman. Cast See also *''A Scandal in Paris'' (1946) *'' Vidocq'' (2001) *''The Emperor of Paris ''The Emperor of Paris'' is a 2018 French historical drama film directed by Jean-François Richet and written by Éric Besnard and Richet. Plot The film is about an ex-con and master escape artist turned police officer. Under the reign of Napol ...'' (2018) References Bibliography * Crisp, C.G. ''The Classic French Cinema, 1930-1960''. Indiana University Press, 1993. External links * 1939 films French crime films French historical films 1939 crime films 1930s historical films 1930s French-language films Films directed by J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The West (1938 Film)
''The West'' (French: ''L'occident'') is a 1938 French drama film directed by Henri Fescourt and starring Charles Vanel, José Noguéro and Hélène Robert (actress), Hélène Robert.Kennedy-Karpat p.78 It is a remake of the director's own 1928 The West (1928 film), silent film of the same title. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean Douarinou. Synopsis The film portrays the relationship between a female Moroccan student, who has been forced to leave her studies at the University of Paris, Sorbonne for financial reasons and works as a dancer in a Paris nightclub, and a French naval officer. However, on returning to Casablanca she is tricked into believing that he had the led attack on her village that wiped out her family. She begins to plot her revenge. Cast References Bibliography * Kennedy-Karpat, Colleen. ''Rogues, Romance, and Exoticism in French Cinema of the 1930s''. Fairleigh Dickinson, 2013. External links * 1938 films French drama fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troubled Heart (film)
''Troubled Heart'' (French: ''Le coeur ébloui'') is a 1938 French drama film directed by Jean Vallée and starring Max Dearly, Huguette Duflos and Henri Rollan. Crisp p.449 It was based on the 1926 play of the same title by Lucien Descaves. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jean Douarinou. Cast * Max Dearly as Géodésias * Huguette Duflos as Madeleine * Henri Rollan as Le docteur Valory * José Noguéro as René Arnal * Catherine Fonteney as Mademoiselle Cléringer * Mady Berry as Aurélie * Fernand Charpin as Monsieur Arnal * Pauline Carton as Madame Morin * Roger Legris Roger Legris (3 July 1898 – 22 May 1981) was a French actor. Selected filmography * '' On the Streets'' (1933) * '' Skylark'' (1934) * '' The House on the Dune'' (1934) * '' The Devil in the Bottle'' (1935) * '' Counsel for Romance'' (1936) * ... as Abel Morin References Bibliography * Bessy, Maurice & Chirat, Raymond. ''Histoire du cinéma français: 1935-1939''. Pygm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
