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 Jacques Baumer, Théâtre Saint-Georges * 1934 : ''Les Temps difficiles'' by Édouard Bourdet,

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 sit ...

* 1934 : ' by

Sacha Guitry Alexandre-Pierre Georges "Sacha" Guitry (; 21 February 188524 July 1957) was a French stage actor, film actor, director, screenwriter, and playwright of the boulevard theatre. He was the son of a leading French actor, Lucien Guitry, and follow ...

, directed by the author,

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. The T ...

* 1935 : ''Les Joies du Capitole'' operette by

Jacques Bousquet Jacques Bousquet (1883–1939) was a French actor and screenwriter.Waldman p.43 Selected filmography * '' Dancing Mad'' (1925) * '' A Gentleman of the Ring'' (1926) * '' Rendezvous'' (1930) * ''Love Songs'' (1930) * ''My Wife's Teacher'' (1930) ...

, Albert Willemetz, music Raoul Moretti, théâtre de la Madeleine * 1936 : ''Christian'' by Yvan Noé, Théâtre des Variétés * 1937 : ''Bureau central des idées'' by Alfred Gehri, directed by Louis Tunc, théâtre de la Michodière * 1945 : ''Le Fleuve étincelant'' by Charles Morgan, directed by , théâtre Pigalle * 1946 : ''Charivari Courteline'' after

Georges Courteline Georges Courteline born Georges Victor Marcel Moinaux (25 June 1858 – 25 June 1929) was a French dramatist and novelist, a satirist notable for his sharp wit and cynical humor. Biography His family moved from Tours in Indre-et-Loire to Pari ...

, directed by Jean Mercure, théâtre des Ambassadeurs * 1948 : ''La Ligne de chance'' by

Albert Husson Albert may refer to: Companies * Albert (supermarket), a supermarket chain in the Czech Republic * Albert Heijn, a supermarket chain in the Netherlands * Albert Market, a street market in The Gambia * Albert Productions, a record label * Albert ...

, directed by Michèle Verly, théâtre Gramont

Theater director

* 1946 : '' César'' by Marcel Pagnol, théâtre des Variétés * 1947 : ''Mort ou vif'' by

Max Régnier Max Régnier (4 December 1907 - 5 August 1993) was a French dramatist, playwright, theater director and actor. He was managing director of the théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin from 1949 up to 1969. He was the father of actor Yves Rénier. Filmo ...

, Théâtre de l'Étoile * 1950 : ''Jeff'' by Raoul Praxy, Théâtre de l'Ambigu-Comique * 1950 : ''Mon bébé'' by Maurice Hennequin after ''Baby mine'' by Margaret Mayo, théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin * 1950 : ''Les Héritiers Bouchard'' by

, théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin * 1950 : ' by

Jean Bernard-Luc Jean Bernard-Luc, real name Lucien Boudousse, (Guatemala City, 8 February 1909 – Pontoise (Val-d'Oise), 18 May 1985) was a 20th-century French screenwriter and dialoguist. Biography Born in Guatemala, he arrived in France with his parents a ...

Théâtre Montparnasse The Théâtre Montparnasse is a theatre at 31, rue de la Gaîté in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. History After the death of famed Paris theatre builder and artistic director Henri Larochelle (1826-1884), his widow, along with former actor ...

* 1951 : ''Cucendron ou la pure Agathe'' by

Robert Favart Marc Robert Favart (9 February 1911 – 26 July 2003) was a French actor, married to Jenny Carré, daughter of Albert Carré. Filmography Cinema * 1938: ' (by Jean de Limur) * 1939: ''Angelica'' or ''La rose de sang'' (by Jean Choux) * 194 ...

, Théâtre Saint-Georges * 1951 : ''Le Congrès de Clermont-Ferrand'' by Marcel Franck, * 1952 : ''La Cuisine des anges'' by

, théâtre du Vieux-Colombier * 1952 : ''Back Street'' by

Michel Dulud Michel Dulud (11 January 1902 – 4 March 1997),''Qui était qui?: mémorial ...

, * 1952 : ''La Duchesse d'Algues'' by Peter Blackmore, * 1952 : ''Zoé'' by

Jean Marsan Jean Marsan (7 April 1920 – 29 September 1977) was a French screenwriter and actor. He was co-nominated for the Academy Award for Best Story for the film ''The Sheep Has Five Legs'' (1954). Selected filmography * ''The Secret of Monte Crist ...

Comédie-Wagram The Comédie-Wagram is a former entertainment venue located at 4 bis rue de l'Étoile in the 17th arrondissement of Paris and now destroyed. The inauguration took place on 28 May 1926 under the name Œil de Paris as a review cabaret. A cinema thea ...

* 1952 : ''On ne voit pas les cœurs'' by

André Chamson André Chamson (6 June 1900 – 9 November 1983) was a French archivist, novelist and essayist. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. He was the father of the novelist . Biography Chamson was born at Nîmes, Gard. Having studi ...

, Théâtre Charles-de-Rochefort * 1953 : ''Les Pavés du ciel'' by Albert Husson, Théâtre des Célestins * 1953 : ''Hamlet de Tarascon'' by , * 1954 : ''Carlos et Marguerite'' by

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. The T ...

* 1954 : ''Le Coin tranquille'' by Michel André, Théâtre Michel * 1955 : ''José'' by Michel Duran, Théâtre des Nouveautés * 1955 : ''La Grande Felia'' by

Jean-Pierre Conty Jean Pierre Conty, real name Jean Pierre Walrafen, (9 December 1917 - 12 September 1984) was a 20th-century French writer, famous for his spying novels. The hero of most of his novel is Mr. Suzuki, a Japanese spy. He has also published under the ...

, théâtre de l'Ambigu comique * 1955 : ' by Albert Husson,

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

then théâtre des Célestins * 1956 : ''Les Trois Messieurs de Bois-Guillaume'' by Louis Verneuil, théâtre des Célestins * 1956 : ''La Nuit du 4 août'' by Albert Husson, théâtre Édouard VII * 1956 : ''Virginie'' by , théâtre Daunou * 1956 : ''Ce soir je dîne chez moi'' by Clare Kummer, Comédie-Wagram * 1957 : ''Trois Souris aveugles'' by

Agatha Christie Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, (; 15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictiona ...

, Théâtre de la Renaissance * 1958 : ''Les Parisiens'' by Irène Strozzi and Jean Parédès, Théâtre de l'Œuvre * 1958 : ''Virginie'' by Michel André, Théâtre Michel * 1958 : ''Les portes claquent'' by

Michel Fermaud Michel Jean Roger Edouard Fermaud (6 September 1921 – 7 June 2007) was a French author, dialoguist, film director, and screenwriter. Filmography (selection) * 1960 ', co director with Jacques Poitrenaud * 1977 ''L'Homme qui aimait les fem ...

, théâtre Daunou * 1959 : ''Trésor Party'' by

Bernard Régnier Bernard ('' Bernhard'') is a French and West Germanic masculine given name. It is also a surname. The name is attested from at least the 9th century. West Germanic ''Bernhard'' is composed from the two elements ''bern'' "bear" and ''hard'' "bra ...

after a novel by P.G. Wodehouse, Théâtre La Bruyère * 1960 : '' Boeing Boeing'' by Marc Camoletti, Comédie-Caumartin * 1960 : ''Les femmes veulent savoir'' by and , théâtre des Arts * 1961 : ''Niki-Nikou'' by Jacques Bernard, théâtre de la Potinière * 1961 : ''Alcool'' by , * 1962 : ''Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'' by Anita Loos, théâtre des Arts * 1963 : ' by

, Comédie des Champs-Élysées * 1963 : ''Des enfants de cœur'' by

François Campaux François Campaux, (14 April 1906 in Auxerre- 8 August 1983 in Paris), was a French film director, screenwriter and playwright. Filmography Director * 1946 in the movies, 1946 : ''Henri Matisse (short film)'' * 1949 in the movies, 1949 : ' ...

, * 1964 : ''Des enfants de cœur'' by François Campaux, théâtre de l'Ambigu comique * 1964 : ' by

Gaby Bruyère Gaby Bruyère (3 June 1924 - 30 August 1978) was a French actress, dancer, dramatist, and playwright. Career Films * 1946: ''Un beau contrat'', short film by * 1946: '' Symphonies'', short film by Jean-Devaivre * 1946: ', by Jean Boyer, ...

, théâtre de la Potinière * 1965 : ''Jamais trop tard'' by Arthur Long Summer, théâtre des Arts * 1965 : ''Des enfants de cœur'' by François Campaux, théâtre des Arts * 1966 : ''Baby Hamilton'' by Maurice Braddell and Anita Hart, théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin * 1966 : ''La Bonne Adresse'' by Marc Camoletti, théâtre des Nouveautés * 1967 : ''L'erreur est juste'' by Jean Paxet, théâtre des Arts * 1968 : ''Des enfants de cœur'' by François Campaux,

Filmography

;Actor * 1922 : '' La Femme de nulle part'' by Louis Delluc (unsure) * 1927 : ''L'Occident'' by Henri Fescourt * 1928 : ''L'Âme de pierre'' by Gaston Roudès * 1928 : ''

Les Nouveaux Messieurs ''Les Nouveaux Messieurs'' ("the new men") is a 1929 French silent film directed by Jacques Feyder. It is a satirical comedy, whose initial release in France was delayed for several months because of objections to its portrayal of the French par ...

'' by Jacques Feyder * 1928 : ''La Princesse Mandane'' by Germaine Dulac * 1928 : ''La Symphonie pathétique'' by Henri Etievant and Mario Nalpas * 1932 : ''Le Fils improvisé'' by René Guissart * 1932 : ' by Robert Wyler et Yves Mirande * 1932 : ''L'Aimable Lingère'', short by Émile-Bernard Donatien * 1933 : ' by René Guissart : Lahoche * 1933 : '' Charlemagne'' by Pierre Colombier : Bardac * 1933 : '' L'Épervier'' by Marcel L'Herbier * 1934 : '' Jeanne (1934 film)'' by

Georges Marret Georges Marret (? - 9 May 1937), was a French film producer and film director. Filmography Producer *1931: ' by Jean Choux *1932: '' Suzanne (1932 film)'' by Léo Joannon and Raymond Rouleau *1933: '' Knock'' by Roger Goupillières and Lou ...

* 1934 : ''Maître Bolbec et son mari'' by

Jacques Natanson French writer Jacques Natanson (15 May 1901 – 19 May 1975) first became involved in the movies in 1929 when one of his plays was adapted for the screen. He enjoyed a fruitful collaboration with Max Ophüls, on such films as "La Ronde" (1951, ...

: Valentin * 1935 : '' Dora Nelson'' by René Guissart : Raoul d'Aubigny * 1935 : '' Valse royale'' by Jean Grémillon : Pilou * 1936 : ' by

Raymond Bernard Raymond Bernard (10 October 1891 – 12 December 1977) was a French film director and screenwriter whose career spanned more than 40 years. He is best remembered for several large-scale historical productions, including the silent films '' Le Mi ...

: l'amoureux * 1936 : ''Le cœur dispose'' by Georges Lacombe * 1936 : ' by

and Alexandre Ryder : Fernand Worms * 1936 : '' La Vie parisienne'' by Robert Siodmak : Georges * 1936 : ' by Jean Choux : Coco * 1936 : '' Samson'' by

Maurice Tourneur Maurice may refer to: People *Saint Maurice (died 287), Roman legionary and Christian martyr *Maurice (emperor) or Flavius Mauricius Tiberius Augustus (539–602), Byzantine emperor *Maurice (bishop of London) (died 1107), Lord Chancellor and Lo ...

: Max d'Audeline * 1936 : ''Mon cousin de Marseille'' short by

Germain Fried Baruch Fried, known as Germain Fried (15 March 1905 – 27 November 1963) was a French writer, Film editing, film editor, film director and scriptwriter. He coauthored several books with Ernest Fornairon. Filmography ;Film editor *1931: ''Th ...

* 1937 : ''Le Petit Bateau'' short by Pierre Ramelot * 1938 : ' by Jean de Limur * 1939 : ' by Jean Choux : Xavier Lahurque * 1939 : ' by René Pujol : Guy Leroy * 1940 : ' by Jean Choux * 1941 : ' by Jean Boyer : Paul Bardot * 1942 : ' by Jean Boyer : Arsène * 1942 : '' Frederica'' by Jean Boyer : a friend of Gilbert * 1942 : ' by

Christian Chamborant Eugène Christian Chamborant (4 June 1892 – 10 December 1948), was a French film director. Biography Little is known about the life of this discreet filmmaker who ended his days a week before the release of his latest film. Before becoming a ...

: Léon Tourlet * 1943 : '' Le Colonel Chabert'' by René Le Hénaff * 1948 : ' by Jean Tedesco

Television

;Theater director * ', TV director Pierre Sabbagh, théâtre Marigny **

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 ...

: ''Virginie'' by Michel André ** 1966 : ''La Cuisine des anges'' by

** 1966 : ' by

1967 Events January * January 1 – Canada begins a year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of Confederation, featuring the Expo 67 World's Fair. * January 5 ** Spain and Romania sign an agreement in Paris, establishing full consular and ...

: ''José'' by Michel Duran ** 1967 : ' by **

1969 This year is notable for Apollo 11's first landing on the moon. Events January * January 4 – The Government of Spain hands over Ifni to Morocco. * January 5 **Ariana Afghan Airlines Flight 701 crashes into a house on its approach to ...

: ''Ombre chère'' by Jacques Deval **

1970 Events January * January 1 – Unix time epoch reached at 00:00:00 UTC. * January 5 – The 7.1 Tonghai earthquake shakes Tonghai County, Yunnan province, China, with a maximum Mercalli intensity scale, Mercalli intensity of X (''Extrem ...

: ''Je l'aimais trop'' by Jean Guitton

Notes

External links

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''Les Archives du spectacle''
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