Georges Berr (30 July 1867 – 21 July 1942) in Paris, was a French actor and dramatist, a member and sociétaire of the

Comédie-Française The Comédie-Française () or Théâtre-Français () is one of the few state theatres in France. Founded in 1680, it is the oldest active theatre company in the world. Established as a French state-controlled entity in 1995, it is the only state ...

from 1886 to 1923. Under 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 ...

s Colias and Henry Bott he wrote several plays, particularly in collaboration with

Louis Verneuil Louis Jacques Marie Collin du Bocage (14 May 1893 – 3 November 1952), better known by the pen name Louis Verneuil, was a French playwright, screenwriter, and actor. Biography Born in Paris, Verneuil wrote approximately sixty plays and was b ...

. He was

Jean-Pierre Aumont Jean-Pierre Aumont (born Jean-Pierre Philippe Salomons; 5 January 1911 – 30 January 2001) was a French film and theatre actor. He was a matinée idol and a leading man during the 1930s, but his burgeoning career was interrupted by the Second ...

's maternal great-uncle.

Plays

Partial list of plays written or cowritten by Berr. * '' L'Amant de Madame Vidal'' * ''La Pomme'' by Verneuil and Berr * ' * 1900: ''Moins cinq...'' by Paul Gavault and Berr,

Théâtre du Palais-Royal The Théâtre du Palais-Royal () is a 750-seat Parisian theatre at 38 rue de Montpensier, located at the northwest corner of the Palais-Royal in the Galerie de Montpensier at its intersection with the Galerie de Beaujolais. Brief history O ...

* 1901: ''L'Inconnue'' by Gavault and Berr, Théâtre du Palais-Royal * 1901: ''Madame Flirt'' by Gavault and Berr,

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 ...

* 1902: ''Les Aventures du capitaine Corcoran'' by Gavault, Berr and

Adrien Vély Anselme Adrien Raymond Lévy called Adrien Vély or Vély (3 September 1864 – 30 May 1935) was a French journalist and playwright. ''A Contest for a Handkerchief'' (1909), ''Le dîner du 9'' (1909), and ''Un monsieur qui suit les dames'' (1906) ...

Théâtre du Châtelet The Théâtre du Châtelet () is a theatre and opera house, located in the place du Châtelet in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France. One of two theatres (the other being the Théâtre de la Ville) built on the site of a ''châtelet'', a ...

* 1902: ''La Carotte'' by Berr, Paul Dehere and Marcel Guillemaud, Théâtre du Palais-Royal * 1904: ''La Dette'' by Gavault and Berr, Théâtre de l'Odéon * 1905: ''Les Merlereau'', 3 acts comedy, Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens * 1905: ''La Marche forcée'' by Berr and Marc Sonal, Théâtre du Palais-Royal * 1913: ''Un jeune homme qui se tue'', 4 acts comedy, Théâtre Femina * 1914: ''J'ose pas'', 3 acts comedy, Théâtre du Palais-Royal * 1922: ''

Dom Juan ''Dom Juan ou le Festin de Pierre'' ("Don Juan or The Feast of Stone") is a five-act 1665 comedy by Molière based upon the Spanish legend of Don Juan, Don Juan Tenorio. The aristocrat Dom Juan is a Rake (stock character), rake who seduces, marri ...

'' de

Molière Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (; 15 January 1622 (baptised) – 17 February 1673), known by his stage name Molière (, ; ), was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the great writers in the French language and world liter ...

* 1925: ''Azaïs'' by

and Berr * 1928: ''Le passage de Vénus'', 3 acts comedie-bouffe, Théâtre Sarah-Bernhardt * 1930: ''Miss France'' by Berr and Verneui,

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 ...

* 1930: ''Guignol, un cambrioleur'' by Berr and Verneuil, Théâtre de la Potinière * 1934: ''Mon crime'' de Georges Berr and Verneuil,

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 ...

* 1935: ''Les Fontaines lumineuses'' by Berr and Verneuil, Théâtre des Variétés * 1937: '' The Train for Venice'' by

and Berr,

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 ...

* 1946: ''Azaïs'', 3 acts comedy by Verneuil and Berr, Théâtre Daunou

Filmography

Actor

* 1910: '' Le Barbier de Séville'': ''Figaro''

Director

* 1909: ''

L'Enfant prodigue The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a parable of Jesus in the Bible. The Prodigal Son or Prodigal Son may also refer to: Film * ''L'Enfant prodigue'' (1907 film) (The Prodigal Son), by Michel Carré, based on his play * , a short silent film by ...

'', script by Henri Lavedan, with

Eugène Silvain Eugène-Charles-Joseph Silvain (17 June 1851 - 21 August 1930) was a French stage actor, Pensionnaires of the Comédie-Française, pensionnaire of the Comédie française, Sociétaires of the Comédie-Française, sociétaire then dean of the comp ...

* 1909: ''

Les Précieuses ridicules ''Les Précieuses ridicules'' (, ''The Absurd Précieuses'' or ''The Affected Ladies'') is a one-act satire by Molière in prose. It takes aim at the ''précieuses'', the ultra-witty ladies who indulged in lively conversations, word games and, in ...

'', after

, with Béatrix Dussane

Writer

* '' The Million'' (Silent film, 1914, based on ''Le Million'') * ''

The Frisky Mrs. Johnson ''The Frisky Mrs. Johnson'' is a 1920 silent film comedy starring Billie Burke. It was produced by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed through Paramount Pictures. It is based on a 1903 Broadway stage play by Clyde Fitch. On the stage Burke ...

'' (Silent film, 1920, based on ''Madame Flirt'') * ''La principessa Bebè'' (Silent film, 1921, based on ''Princesse Bébé'') * ''

The World at Her Feet ''The World at Her Feet'' is a 1927 American silent film, silent film comedy directed by Luther Reed and starring Florence Vidor. It was produced by the Paramount Lasky Corporation. Cast *Florence Vidor as Jane Randall *Arnold Kent as Richard ...

'' (Silent film, 1927, based on ''Maître Bolbec and son mari'') * '' My Sister and I'' (Silent film, 1929, based on ''Ma sœur et moi'') * ''

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'' (German, 1930, based on ''Guignol, le cambrioleur'') ** ' (French, 1931, based on ''Guignol, le cambrioleur'') * ''

Le Million ''Le Million'' is a 1931 French musical comedy film directed by René Clair. The story was adapted by Clair from a play by Georges Berr and Marcel Guillemand. Plot Michel, a debt-ridden artist, is interrupted several times while romancing Van ...

'' (French, 1931, based on ''Le Million'') * ''

My Cousin from Warsaw My or MY may refer to: Arts and entertainment * My (radio station), a Malaysian radio station * Little My, a fictional character in the Moomins universe * ''My'' (album), by Edyta Górniak * ''My'' (EP), by Cho Mi-yeon Business * Marke ...

'' (French, 1931, based on ''Ma cousine de Varsovie'') ** ''

'' (German, 1931, based on ''Ma cousine de Varsovie'') * ' (French, 1932, based on ''Un coup de téléphone'') * '' Azaïs'' (French, 1932, based on ''Azaïs'') * '' Just My Luck'' (1933, based on ''Azaïs'') * ''Ihre Durchlaucht, die Verkäuferin'' (German, 1933, based on ''Ma sœur et moi'') ** '' Caprice de princesse'' (French, 1934, based on ''Ma sœur et moi'') * ''

Chourinette ''Chourinette'' is a 1934 French comedy drama film directed by André Hugon and starring Mireille Hartuch, Frédéric Duvallès and Jean Sinoël.Crisp p.398 The film's sets were designed by the art director Robert-Jules Garnier. Synopsis Whe ...

'' (French, 1934, original screenplay) * '' The Bread Peddler'' (French, 1934, dialogue) * ''

Arlette and Her Fathers ''Arlette and Her Fathers'' (French: ''Arlette et ses papas'') is a 1934 French comedy film directed by Henry Roussel and starring Max Dearly, Jules Berry and Renée Saint-Cyr. It is based on the 1932 play ''Avril'' by Georges Berr and Louis V ...

'' (French, 1934, based on ''Avril'') * ' (French, 1934, based on ''L'École des contribuables'') * ' (French, 1934, based on ''Maître Bolbec et son mari'') * ''Le Bossu'' (French, 1934, dialogue) * '' Ferdinand the Roisterer'' (French, 1935, dialogue) * '' Speak to Me of Love'' (French, 1935, based on ''Parlez-moi d'amour'') * ''

The Squadron's Baby ''The Squadron's Baby'' (French: ''Le bébé de l'escadron'') is a 1935 French comedy film directed by René Sti and starring Michel Simon, Paulette Dubost and Suzy Prim. Bessy & Chirat p.93 The film's sets were designed by the art director Eugè ...

'' (French, 1935, dialogue) * ''

The Lover of Madame Vidal ''The Lover of Madame Vidal'' (French: ''L'amant de Madame Vidal'') is a 1936 French comedy film directed by André Berthomieu and starring Elvire Popesco, Victor Boucher and Jacques Louvigny.Goble p.669 It was based on a 1928 play of the same ...

'' (French, 1936, based on ''L'amant de Madame Vidal'') * ' (French, 1937, dialogue) * '' True Confession'' (1937, based on ''Mon Crime'') * '' The Train for Venice'' (French, 1938, based on ''Le train pour Venise'') * ''

My Life with Caroline ''My Life with Caroline'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Ronald Colman and Anna Lee, in her second Hollywood film and her first in a starring role. The supporting cast featured Charles Winninger, Regin ...

'' (1941, based on ''Le train pour Venise'') * ''

Mischievous Susana ''Mischievous Susana'' (Spanish: ''La pícara Susana'') is a 1945 Mexican musical comedy film directed by Fernando Cortés and starring Mapy Cortés, Luis Aldás and Fortunio Bonanova. This is Cortés's directorial debut; he directed his wife Ma ...

'' (Spanish, 1945, based on ''Ma sœur et moi'') * '' Cross My Heart'' (1946, based on ''Mon Crime'') * ''Ma tante d'Honfleur'' (French, 1949, based on ''Ma tante d'Honfleur'') * ''Canas al aire'' (Spanish, 1949, based on ''L'amant de Madame Vidal'') * '' My Sister and I'' (Swedish, 1950, based on ''Ma sœur et moi'') * ''

Cosas de mujer ''Feminine Wiles'' (Spanish: Cosas de mujer) is a 1951 Argentine film directed by Carlos Schlieper during the classical era of Argentine cinema. It stars Zully Moreno and Ángel Magaña. It is based on a play by Louis Verneuil. Cast *Zully Moren ...

'' (Spanish, 1951, based on ''Maître Bolbec and son mari'') * ''

The Passage of Venus ''The Passage of Venus'' (French: ''Le passage de Vénus'') is a 1951 French comedy film directed by Maurice Gleize and starring Pierre Larquey, Blanchette Brunoy and Annette Poivre. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Carr� ...

'' (French, 1951, based on ''Le Passage de Vénus'') * '' My Sister and I'' (German, 1954, based on ''Ma sœur et moi'')

Career at the
Comédie-Française The Comédie-Française () or Théâtre-Français () is one of the few state theatres in France. Founded in 1680, it is the oldest active theatre company in the world. Established as a French state-controlled entity in 1995, it is the only state ...

* Admitted at the Comédie-Française in 1886 * Sociétaire from 1893 to 1923 * 326th sociétaire * Honorary sociétaire in 1923 * 1891: ''Thermidor'' by

Victorien Sardou Victorien Sardou ( , ; 5 September 1831 – 8 November 1908) was a French dramatist. He is best remembered today for his development, along with Eugène Scribe, of the well-made play. He also wrote several plays that were made into popular 19th-c ...

* 1897: ''Mieux vaut douceur et violence'' by

Édouard Pailleron Édouard Jules Henri Pailleron (7 September 183419 April 1899) was a French poet and dramatist best known for his play . Early life Édouard was born in Paris on 7 September 1834. From a Parisian cultured "bourgeoise" family (upper-middle class ...

* 1899: ''Le Torrent'' by

Maurice Donnay Charles Maurice Donnay (12 October 1859 – 31 March 1945) was a French people, French dramatist. Biography Donnay was born of middle-class parents in Paris in 1859. His father was a railway engineer and initially Donnay followed a similar ...

* 1899: ''La Conscience de l'enfant'' by Gaston Devore * 1902: '' La Grammaire'' by

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and Alphonse Jolly * 1902: ''La Petite Amie'' by

Eugène Brieux Eugène Brieux (; 19 January 18586 December 1932) was a French dramatist. Biography Brieux grew up as the son of a carpenter in modest circumstances in the Temple District of Paris (3rd Arrondissement). His schooling was limited to attending th ...

* 1903: '' Business is business'' by

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* 1904: ''Le Paon'' by

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* 1905: ''

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'' by

Jean Richepin Jean Richepin (; 4 February 1849 – 12 December 1926) was a French poet, novelist and dramatist. Biography Born on 4 February 1849 at Médéa, French Algeria, Jean Richepin was the son of an army doctor. At school and at the École Normale ...

after

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* 1905: ''Il était une bergère'' by André Rivoire * 1906: '' Les Plaideurs'' by Racine * 1907: ''

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'' by

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* 1907: '' L'Amour veille'' by

Robert de Flers Robert Pellevé de La Motte-Ango, marquis de Flers (25 November 1872, Pont-l'Évêque, Calvados – 30 July 1927, Vittel) was a French playwright, opera librettist, and journalist. Pierre Barillet, ''Les Seigneurs du rire: Flers – Caillavet � ...

and

Gaston Arman de Caillavet Gaston Arman de Caillavet (13 March 1869 – 13 January 1915) was a French playwright. Early life Gaston Arman de Caillavet was born on 13 March 1869. He was the son of Albert Arman de Caillavet and Léontine Lippmann. His maternal grandfath ...

* 1908: ''Le Bon Roi Dagobert'' by André Rivoire * 1912: '' Le Mariage forcé'' by Molière * 1913: ''La Marche nuptiale'' by

Henry Bataille Félix-Henri "Henry" Bataille (4 April 1872, in Nîmes – 2 March 1922, in Rueil-Malmaison) was a French dramatist and poet. His works were popular between 1900 and the start of World War I. Bataille's parents died when he was young. He attend ...

* 1915: ''Le Mariage forcé'' by Molière * 1920: ''

L'Amour médecin ''L'Amour médecin'' (Dr. Cupid) is a French comedy written by Molière. It was presented for the first time by order of King Louis XIV at Versailles on September 22, 1665. Molière's foreword to the text states that the play is only a sketch, ...

'' by Molière * 1920: '' The Imaginary Cuckold'' by Molière * 1921: '' Le Sicilien ou l'Amour peintre'' by Molière * 1921: '' Les Fâcheux'' by Molière * 1922: ''Dom Juan'' by Molière * 1922: ''Remerciement au roi'' by Molière] * 1922: ''L'Amour veille'' by

and

* 1923: '' Le Dépit amoureux'' by Molière * 1924: ''Les Trois Sultanes'' by

Charles-Simon Favart Charles Simon Favart (; 13 November 1710 – 12 May 1792) was a French playwright and theatre director. The Salle Favart in Paris is named after him. Biography Born in Paris Paris () is the Capital city, capital and List of communes in F ...

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