Albert Husson (3 August 1912 – 16 December 1978) was a French playwright and

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. On 26 January 1968, Jean Meyer and Albert Husson were both appointed directors of the Théâtre des Célestins in

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, which produced numerous adaptations for the theater as well as television. Albert Husson, former secretary general of the Théâtre des Célestins 1944–1959, was specifically responsible for the administrative management, while John Meyer was artistic director. Albert Husson was a member of the Académie des Sciences, Belles-Lettres et Arts de Lyon.

Comedian

* 1936: ''Romance'' by

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, Théâtre des Célestins * 1937: ''

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, Théâtre des Célestins

Works

Adaptator

* 1959: ''La Copie de Madame Aupic'' after

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, Théâtre Fontaine, Théâtre des Célestins * 1962: ''Flora'' by and

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, directed by

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Théâtre des Variétés The Théâtre des Variétés () is a theatre and "salle de spectacles" at 7–8, boulevard Montmartre, 2nd arrondissement, in Paris. It was declared a monument historique in 1974. History The theatre owed its creation to Mademoiselle Montans ...

* 1963: ''La Crécelle'' by Charles dyer, directed by

Michel Fagadau Michel Fagadau (born Mihai Făgădău, 1930– February 10, 2011) was a Romanian-born French theater director and producer. Born in Bucharest, his family had to leave Romania during the war due to his father's antifascist activities. They ended up ...

Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse The Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse () is a venue situated at 26, rue de la Gaîté, in the Montparnasse quarter of Paris, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, 14th arrondissement. It opened in 1868 and seats 399 people. In addition to funct ...

* 1965: '' Liola'' by

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* 1965: ''Le Mal de Test'' by Ira Wallach, directed by

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, Comédie des Champs-Élysées * 1965: ''Le Jour de la tortue'' by

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, directed by the authors and Robert Manuel,

Théâtre Marigny The Théâtre Marigny () is a theatre in Paris, situated near the junction of the Champs-Élysées and the Avenue Marigny in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, 8th arrondissement. It was originally built to designs of the architect Charles Garnie ...

1966 Events January * January 1 – In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa takes over as military ruler of the Central African Republic, ousting President David Dacko. * January 3 – 1966 Upper Voltan coup d'état: President Maurice Yaméogo i ...

: ' : ''L'homme qui a perdu son ombre'' after the tale ''

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, TV director

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, first broadcast: 16/07/1966 * 1966: ''Comment naît un scénario de cinéma'' by

Cesare Zavattini Cesare Zavattini (20 September 1902 – 13 October 1989) was an Italian screenwriter and one of the first theorists and proponents of the Neorealist movement in Italian cinema. Biography Born in Luzzara near Reggio Emilia in northern Italy, o ...

, adaptation with Hubert Gignoux, directed by Hubert Gignoux,

Théâtre de l'Athénée The Théâtre de l'Athénée () is a theatre at 7 rue Boudreau, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Renovated in 1996 and classified a historical monument, the Athénée inherits an artistic tradition marked by the figure of Louis Jouvet who di ...

* 1968: '' Adieu Berthe'' by

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and John Murray, adaptation with

Francis Blanche François Jean Blanche, known as "Francis Blanche" (; 20 July 1921 – 6 July 1974) was a French actor, singer, humorist and author. He was a very popular figure on stage, radio and in films, during the 1950s and 1960s. Early life Blanch ...

, directed by

Jacques Charon Jacques Charon (27 February 1920 – 15 October 1975) was a French actor and film director. Born in Paris, Charon trained at the Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique (CNSAD) and made his début at the Comédie-Française in 1941. Du ...

, Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens * 1968: ''Le Soldat inconnu et sa femme'' by

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, directed by the author, Théâtre des Célestins * 1969: ''Le monde est ce qu'il est'' by

Alberto Moravia Alberto Pincherle (; 28 November 1907 – 26 September 1990), known by his pseudonym Alberto Moravia ( , ), was an Italian novelist and journalist. His novels explored matters of modern sexuality, social alienation and existentialism. Moravia i ...

, directed by Pierre Franck, Théâtre des Célestins,

Théâtre de l'Œuvre The Théâtre de l'Œuvre () is a Paris theatre on the Right Bank, located at 3, Cité Monthiers, entrance 55, rue de Clichy, in the 9° arrondissement. It is commonly conflated and confused with the late-nineteenth-century theater company named ...

* 1969: '' Cash-Cash'' by Alistair Foot and

Anthony Marriott Anthony Marriott JP (17 January 1931, London – 17 April 2014) was a British playwright, screenwriter and actor. As a playwright he was best known as the joint author, with Alistair Foot, of the farce ''No Sex Please, We're British'' which ...

, directed by

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, Théâtre Fontaine * 1971: ''Le Dieu Kurt'' by

, directed by Pierre Franck, Théâtre des Célestins, Théâtre Michel * 1971: ''Joyeuse Pomme'' by

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, directed by Jacques Rosny, Théâtre des Célestins * 1975: '' Un mois à la campagne'' by

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, directed by Jean Meyer, Théâtre des Célestins * 1976: ''

Hedda Gabler ''Hedda Gabler'' () is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. The world premiere was staged on 31 January 1891 at the Residenztheater in Munich. Ibsen himself was in attendance, although he remained back-stage.Meyer, Michael Lever ...

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, directed by Jean Meyer, Théâtre des Célestins * 1976: ''Qui est qui ?'' by

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and

Willis Hall Willis Edward Hall (6 April 1929 – 7 March 2005) was an English playwright and radio, television and film writer who drew on his working-class roots in Leeds for much of his writing. Willis formed an extremely prolific partnership with h ...

, Théâtre Moderne * 1978: '' Le Colonel Chabert'' after

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, directed by Jean Meyer, Théâtre des Célestins * 1984: ''La Mal de test'' by Ira Wallach, directed by

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, Comédie des Champs-Élysées * 1987: ''Drôle de couple'' by

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, directed by Jean-Luc Moreau, Théâtre des Célestins

Author

* 1943: ''L'Immortel Saint-Germainchance'', directed by Charles Gantillon, Théâtre des Célestins * 1947: ''Monsieur Providence'', play in 2 acts and one prologue,

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* 1948: ''Jardin français'' dialogues, directed by

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, Théâtre des Célestins * 1948: ''La Ligne de chance'', directed by Charles Gantillon, Théâtre des Célestins * 1952: ''La Cuisine des anges'', directed by

Christian-Gérard Christian Gérard Mazas (4 October 1903 – 27 July 1984), known as Christian-Gérard,Sometimes spelt without hyphen. was a French stage and film actor as well as theater director. Theatre Comedian * 1932 : ' by Jacques Deval, directed by J ...

Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier The Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier is a theatre located at 21, rue du Vieux-Colombier, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It was founded in 1913 by the theatre producer and playwright Jacques Copeau. Today it is one of the three theatres in Paris ...

(Film '' We're No Angels'', 1955) * 1953: ''Les Pavés du ciel'', directed by Christian-Gérard, Théâtre des Célestins * 1956: ''La Nuit du 4 août'', directed by Christian-Gérard,

Théâtre Édouard VII The Théâtre Édouard VII, also called théâtre Édouard VII – Sacha Guitry, is located in Paris between the Madeleine and the Palais Garnier in the 9th arrondissement. The square, in which there is a statue of King Edward VII, was opened ...

* 1956: ''L'Ombre du cavalier'', directed by

, Théâtre des Célestins * 1957: ''Les Pigeons de Venise'', directed by Louis Ducreux, Théâtre des Célestins, Théâtre Michel * 1958: ''La Grande Revue du bimillénaire'', in collaboration with Jacques Bodoin, Erge, R. Moreau, Xavier Salomon, Berier, Migy, André Marcel, Théâtre des Célestins * 1958: ''Une leçon de chant'',

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, directed by Charles Gantillon, Théâtre des Célestins * 1958: ''Le Valet de quatre cœurs'' after ''Servitore de due padroni'' by

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, directed by Charles Gantillon, Théâtre des Célestins * 1961: ''L'Impromptu des collines'', directed by

, Théâtre du Tertre, Théâtre des Célestins * 1961: ''Claude de Lyon'', directed by

, Théâtre du Tertre, Théâtre des Célestins * 1963: ''Le Système Fabrizzi'', directed by

Sacha Pitoëff Sacha Pitoëff (born Alexandre Pitoëff; 11 March 1920 – 21 July 1990) was a Swiss-born French actor and stage director. Early life and education Pitoëff was born in Geneva, Switzerland, on 11 March 1920, the son of Russian-born parents ...

, Théâtre Moderne * 1963: ''Le Théâtre de la jeunesse'': ''La Surprenante Invention du Professeur Delalune'', TV director

, première diffusion : 30/11/1963 * 1964: ''Devant que les chandelles…'', Théâtre des Célestins *

1965 Events January–February * January 14 – The First Minister of Northern Ireland and the Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland meet for the first time in 43 years. * January 20 ** Lyndon B. Johnson is Second inauguration of Lynd ...

: ''Le Théâtre de la jeunesse'': ''Sans-souci ou Le Chef-d'œuvre de Vaucanson'', TV director

Jean-Pierre Decourt ''Michel Strogoff'' is a 1975 French / Italian / German miniseries directed by Jean-Pierre Decourt. It is based on the Michael Strogoff, novel of the same name by Jules Verne. Cast * Raimund Harmstorf - Michel Strogoff * Lorenza Guerrieri - Nadi ...

, first broadcast 22 May 1965 * 1966: ''La Bouteille à l'encre'', directed by

Jean-Pierre Grenier Jean-Pierre Grenier (20 November 1914 – 20 February 2000) was a French actor, theatre director and screenwriter. In 1946, Jean-Pierre Grenier, in association with Olivier Hussenot, established "La Compagnie Grenier-Hussenot" which was disb ...

Théâtre Saint-Georges The Théâtre Saint-Georges () is a theatre in the French capital Paris, located on the Rue Saint-Georges from which it takes its name. Designed by the architect Charles Siclis,Stoddard p.88 it was constructed on the site of a former mansion and o ...

* 1969: ''La Paille humide'', directed by

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Théâtre de la Michodière The Théâtre de la Michodière () is a theatre building and performing arts venue, located at 4 bis, in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. Built by in 1925 in Art Deco style, it has a tradition of showing boulevard theatre. History On the ...

* 1972: ''Le Plaisir conjugal'' after ''

Lysistrata ''Lysistrata'' ( or ; Attic Greek: , ''Lysistrátē'', ) is an ancient Greek comedy by Aristophanes, originally performed in classical Athens in 411 BC. It is a comic account of a woman's mission to end the Peloponnesian War between Greek city ...

'' by Aristophane,

Théâtre de la Madeleine The Théâtre de la Madeleine () is a theater in Paris built in the English style in 1924 on the site of a carousel. The first major success of the theatre came with the presentation of part one of '' The Merchants of Glory'' by Marcel Pagnol. T ...

* 1973: '' Le Paysan parvenu'' after

Marivaux Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux (; ; 4 February 1688 – 12 February 1763), commonly referred to as Marivaux, was a French playwright and novelist. Marivaux is considered one of the most important French playwrights of the 18th century, w ...

, directed by Jean Meyer, Théâtre des Célestins * 1974: ''Bonne Fête Amandine'', directed by

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, Théâtre des Célestins

Artistic collaboration

* 1978: ''

Boule de Suif "Boule de Suif" (), translated variously as "Dumpling", "Butterball", "Ball of Fat", "Ball of Lard", or "Small Ball", is a short story by the late-19th-century French writer Guy de Maupassant, first published on 15/16 April 1880. It is arguabl ...

'' after

Guy de Maupassant Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant (, ; ; 5 August 1850 – 6 July 1893) was a 19th-century French author, celebrated as a master of the short story, as well as a representative of the naturalist school, depicting human lives, destinies and s ...

, directed by Jean Meyer, Théâtre des Célestins

Prizes and honours

* 1947: Grand Prix de la Société des Auteurs for ''Monsieur Providence''

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Husson, Albert 20th-century French dramatists and playwrights French theatre managers and producers Writers from Lyon 1912 births 1978 deaths