Maurice Hennequin (10 December 1863 – 3 September 1926) was a French-naturalized Belgian

playwright A playwright or dramatist is a person who writes play (theatre), plays, which are a form of drama that primarily consists of dialogue between Character (arts), characters and is intended for Theatre, theatrical performance rather than just Readin ...

Biography

A great-grandson of the painter

Philippe-Auguste Hennequin Philippe-Auguste Hennequin /filipoˈgyst ɛnˈkɛ̃/ (Lyon, 10 August 1762 – Leuze-en-Hainaut, near Tournai, 12 May 1833) was a French history painter and portraitist. A student of the Swede Per Eberhard Cogell (1734–1812) in Lyon, then in ...

, Maurice Hennequin was the son of Alfred Hennequin (1842–1887), himself a playwright, who created a kind of

vaudeville Vaudeville (; ) is a theatrical genre of variety entertainment which began in France in the middle of the 19th century. A ''vaudeville'' was originally a comedy without psychological or moral intentions, based on a comical situation: a drama ...

, with a complex plot but rigorously structured, nicknamed "hennequinade" The young Maurice began in the world of theater at the age of 19 in 1882, sometimes helped by his father during his early years. In a 45-year long career, he gave nearly a hundred plays, mostly

comedies Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. Origins Comedy originated in ancient Gr ...

and

s, written either alone or in collaboration. Many of these works experienced vivid success, such as ''

Le Système Ribadier ''Le Système Ribadier'' (The Ribadier System) is a farce in three acts by Georges Feydeau and Maurice Hennequin, first performed in November 1892. It depicts a husband's stratagem for escaping the marital home to engage in extramarital intrigue, ...

'', written in collaboration with

Georges Feydeau Georges-Léon-Jules-Marie Feydeau (; 8 December 1862 – 5 June 1921) was a French playwright of the Belle Époque era, remembered for his farces, written between 1886 and 1914. Feydeau was born in Paris to middle-class parents and raised in a ...

, or ''Vous n'avez rien à déclarer ?'', quoted by one character in the play ''

A Flea in Her Ear ''A Flea in Her Ear'' () is a play by Georges Feydeau written in 1907, at the height of the Belle Époque. The author called it a vaudeville, but in Anglophone countries, where it is the most popular of Feydeau's plays, it is usually described ...

'' by Feydeau, and twice adapted for film. Some of his plays even experienced real triumph, like ''Le Monsieur de cinq heures'' with 568 performances, which was considerable in his time. He married mademoiselle Braem.

Works

Theatre

From 1885 to 1899

*1885: ''L'oiseau bleu'', one-act comedy, premiered at the

Théâtre de la Renaissance The name Théâtre de la Renaissance () has been used successively for three distinct Parisian theatre companies. The first two companies, which were short-lived enterprises in the 19th century, used the Salle Ventadour, now an office building ...

in Paris on 10 October *1885: ''Le sous-préfet de Nanterre'', comedie in one act *1885: ''La Guerre joyeuse'',

opéra comique ''Opéra comique'' (; plural: ''opéras comiques'') is a genre of French opera that contains spoken dialogue and arias. It emerged from the popular ''opéras comiques en vaudevilles'' of the Théâtre de la foire, Fair Theatres of St Germain and S ...

in three acts, adapted by Alfred and Maurice Hennequin, music by

Johann Strauss Johann Baptist Strauss II (; ; 25 October 1825 – 3 June 1899), also known as Johann Strauss Jr., the Younger or the Son (), was an Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas as well as a violinist. He compose ...

*1886: ''Trop de vertu !'', play in three acts by Alfred and Maurice Hennequin, first presented in Paris at the

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 ...

, on 27 January *1886: ''Monsieur Irma'', comedy in one act, premiered in Paris at the Théâtre de la Renaissance on 16 April. *1887: ''Les Vacances du mariage'', comedy in three acts, with Albin Valabrègue, premiered at the Théâtre des Menus-Plaisirs in Paris on 12 February. *1887: ''Les Oiseaux de passage'', comedy in one act, premiered at the Théâtre du Parc in Brussels on 30 April.Catalogue général des livres imprimés de la Bibliothèque nationale, 1919, (p. 554) *1887: ''Le Marquis de Kersalec'', comedy in one act *1888: ''Un mariage au téléphone'', comedy in one act, first performed in Brussels at the

Théâtre du Vaudeville The Théâtre du Vaudeville () was a theatre company in Paris. It opened on 12 January 1792 on rue de Chartres. Its directors, Pierre-Antoine-Augustin de Piis, Piis and Yves Barré, Barré, mainly put on "petites pièces mêlées de couplets s ...

on 31 January. *1889: ''Une Nuit orageuse'' *1889: ''Madame reçoit'', comédie enfantine *1889: ''Pour un hanneton'', comédie enfantine *1890: ''Un prix Montyon'', comédie-vaudeville in three acts, with Albin Valabrègue, presented for the first time in Paris at the

in December. *1891: ''La Petite Poucette'', vaudeville-opérette in three acts and five tableaux, with

Maurice Ordonneau Maurice Ordonneau (18 June 1854 – 14 November 1916) was a French dramatist and composer. The son of a merchant of eau de vie, Ordonneau was a prolific author in creating theatrical works. He composed, often with the collaboration of other playw ...

, music by Raoul Pugno, premiered at the

in Paris on 5 March *1891: ''Le Château de M. Toulardot'' *1891: ''Fatal zéro'' *1891: ''Le Fluide de John'' *1891: ''Le Réveil du calife'' *1892: ''La Femme du commissaire'', comédie-vaudeville in three acts with

, premiered at the

Théâtre de Cluny The théâtre de Cluny () or théâtre Cluny was an entertainment venue located at 71 boulevard Saint-Germain in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, inaugurated in 1864 and closed in 1989. Productions (selection) * 1869 : '' Le Juif Polonais'', op ...

in Paris on 7 August. *1892: ''

'', comedy in three acts, with

, premiered at the

in Paris on 30 November, 78 performances, despite a fairly good review. *1892: ''Le Dragon.'' *1892: ''Une Enquête'', comédy in one act *''Inviolable !'',

comédie en vaudevilles The ''comédie en vaudevilles'' () was a theatrical entertainment which began in Paris towards the end of the 17th century, in which comedy was enlivened through lyrics using the melody of popular vaudeville (song), vaudeville songs.Barnes 2001. ...

in three acts, premiered at the

Théâtre des Nouveautés The Théâtre des Nouveautés ("Theatre of the New") is a Parisian theatre built in 1921 and located at 24 boulevard Poissonnière (Paris, 9th arr.). The name was also used by several earlier Parisian theatre companies and their buildings, begin ...

in Paris on 11 April and in Brussels at the Théâtre du Vaudeville (Brussels) on 8 October 1897. *1894: ''Les Joies du foyer'', comedy in three acts, first presented in Paris at the

on 1 September. *1894: ''Les Ricochets de l'amour'', comedy in three acts, premiered at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris on 27 December. *1894: ''Son Secrétaire'' *1894: ''Le 3è Hussards'',

in three acts, with

Antony Mars Antony Mars (22 October 1861 – 17 February 1915) was a French playwright Biography After he studied at a high school in Marseille, Antony March became a lawyer's clerk then an employee at the Compagnie des chemins de fer de l'Est. En 1882, h ...

*1896: ''Le Paradis'', play in three acts, with

Paul Bilhaud Paul Bilhaud (31 December 1854 – 8 January 1933) was a French playwright and librettist. An old friend of the author Alphonse Allais, he is remembered along his friend as a forerunner of minimalism with his painting ''Combat de nègres pendant ...

and A. Barré, premiered in Paris at the

on 3 April. *''Sa Majesté l'Amour'',

operetta Operetta is a form of theatre and a genre of light opera. It includes spoken dialogue, songs and including dances. It is lighter than opera in terms of its music, orchestral size, and length of the work. Apart from its shorter length, the oper ...

in three acts, with Antony Mars, first presented at the Eldorado on 24 December *1897: ''Les Fêtards'', operetta in three acts, music by Victor Roger,

libretto A libretto (From the Italian word , ) is the text used in, or intended for, an extended musical work such as an opera, operetta, masque, oratorio, cantata or Musical theatre, musical. The term ''libretto'' is also sometimes used to refer to th ...

by Antony Mars and Maurice Hennequin, created for the first time in Paris at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal on 28 October. *1898: ''Le Terre-Neuve'', comedy in three acts, with

Alexandre Bisson Alexandre Bisson (9 April 1848 – 27 January 1912) was a French playwright, vaudeville creator, and novelist. Born in Briouze, Orne in Lower Normandy, he was successful in his native France as well as in the United States. Remembered as a sig ...

, premiered in Paris at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal on 26 February *1898: ''Place aux femmes !'', comedy in four acts, with Albin Valabrègue, premiered in Paris at the

on 8 October. *1898: ''Le Voyage autour du Code'', play in four acts, with Paul Bilhaud and

Georges Duval Georges-Louis-Jacques Labiche (26 October 1772 – 21 May 1853), better known as Georges Duval, was an early 19th-century French playwright. Biography Duval was originally expected to become a priest, but the French Revolution occurred when ...

*1898: ''Le Remplaçant'', comedy in three acts, with Georges Duval and William Busnach *1899: ''La Poule blanche'',

in four acts, with Antony Mars, music by Victor Roger, first performed at the

on 13 January *1899: ''Coralie et Cie'', play in three acts, with Albin Valabrègue, presented for the first time in Paris at the

on 30 November.

From 1900 to 1927

*1901: ''M'amour'', comedy in three acts with

, premiered in Paris at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal on 22 January. *1901: ''Nelly Rozier'', comedy en three acts, with Paul Bilhaud, premiered in Paris at the

on 10 December. *1901: ''Le Coup de fouet'', comédie en vaudevilles in three acts, with Paul Bilhaud and Georges Duval *1903: ''La Famille Boléro'', play in three acts, with Paul Bilhaud, premiered in Paris at the Théâtre des Nouveautés on 13 February. *1903: ''Heureuse !'', comedy in three acts, with Paul Bilhaud, first presented in Paris at the

on 26 February. *1904: ''Les Dragées d'Hercule'', play in three acts, with Paul Bilhaud, first performed in Paris at the

on 15 January. *1904: ''La Gueule du loup'', comedy in three acte, with Paul Bilhaud, first presented in Paris at the Théâtre des Nouveautés on 28 October. *1905: ''Le Gant'', comedy in one act, with Paul Bilhaud, premiered in Paris at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal on 22 April. *1905: ''Florette & Patapon'', play in three acts, with

Pierre Veber Pierre-Eugène Veber (15 May 1869 – 20 August 1942) was a French playwright and writer. Biography Pierre Veber was the brother of the painter Jean Veber, and the brother-in-law of both René Doumic and Tristan Bernard. His family was quite l ...

, first presented in Paris at the Théâtre des Nouveautés on 20 October. *1906: ''Totote et Boby'', comedy in one act, first performed in Paris at the

on 3 October. *1906: ''Vous n'avez rien à déclarer ?'', play in three acts, with Pierre Veber, first presented in Paris at the

on 6 October. *1907: ''Vingt jours à l'ombre'', play in three acts, with Pierre Veber, presented for the first time in Paris at the Théâtre des Nouveautés on 20 November. *1907: ''Patachon'', four-act comedy, with Félix Duquesnel, premiered in Paris at the

on 23 October. *1908: ''Crime passionnel !'',

one-act play A one-act play is a play that has only one act, as distinct from plays that occur over several acts. One-act plays may consist of one or more scenes. The 20-40 minute play has emerged as a popular subgenre of the one-act play, especially in writi ...

, first performed in

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at the Théâtre des Beaux-Arts on 3 February. *1910: ''Noblesse oblige !'', play in three acts, with Pierre Veber, first presented in Paris at the Théâtre des Nouveautés on 6 janvier. *1910: ''Une aventure impériale'', comedy in one act, with

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, first performed in Paris at the

Théâtre des Capucines The Théâtre des Capucines was a theatre on the boulevard des Capucines in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. Built in 1889 by architect Édouard-Jean Niermans, it was taken over by two brothers, Émile Isola and Vincent Isola, in 1892 to become ...

on 10 February. *1910: ''Tais-toi, mon cœur !'', play in three acts, with Pierre Veber, premiered in Paris at the

on 6 April. *1910: ''Yette'', comedy in one act, first presented in Paris at the

on 13 October. *1911: ''Une heure après, je le jure'', comedy in one act, with Georges Mitchell, présented for the first time in Paris at the

on 12 October. *1911: ''Aimé des femmes'', comedy in three acts, with Georges Mitchell *1912: ''Une nuit d'amour'',

, with Serge Basset, first presented in Paris at the Théâtre du Grand Guignol on 24 March. *1912: ''Flirt pour deux !'', comédie en un acte, représentée pour la première fois à Paris sur le

on 3 October. *1912: ''La Présidente'', play in three acts, with Pierre Veber, first presented in Paris at the

on 27 Novembre. *1913: ''Les Honneurs de la guerre'', comedy in three acts *1913: ''Mon bébé'', play in three acts after ''Baby mine'' by Margaret Mayo *1914: ''La Fille de Figaro'', with Hughes Delorme, at the Théâtre de l'Apollo *1916: ''Madame et son filleul'', comedy in three acts, with

*1916: ''La Petite Dactylo'', with Georges Mitchell *1917: ''Le Compartiment des dames seules'', play in three acts, with Georges Mitchell, first performed in Paris at the

on 27 November. *1920: ''Et moi, j'te dis qu'elle t'a fait d'l'œil'', play in three acts, with Pierre Veber *1921: ''Le Paradis fermé'', comedy in three acts, with

Romain Coolus René Max Weill (25 May 1868 – 9 September 1952), who used the pseudonym Romain Coolus, was a French novelist, dramatist and film scriptwriter. Biography Works Theater * 1893 : ''Le Ménage Brésile'' (first play), one-act comedy, at ...

, premiered in Paris at the

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 ...

on 2 November. *1922: ''La Seconde Nuit de noces'', with Bilhaud and Veber *1922: ''La Sonnette d'alarme'', comedy in three acts, with Romain Coolus, first presented in Paris at the

on 1 December *1922: ''Diane au bain'', play in three acts, with Romain Coolus, at the

*1924: ''Le Monsieur de cinq heures'', play in three acts, with

, at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal *1926: '' Passionnément'',

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in three acts by Maurice Hennequin and

Albert Willemetz Albert Willemetz (14 February 1887 – 7 October 1964) was a French librettist. Career Albert Willemetz was a prolific lyricist. He invented a new type of musical, with a humorous and "sexy" style. He was the author of more than 3000 songs, inc ...

, music by

André Messager André Charles Prosper Messager (; 30 December 1853 – 24 February 1929) was a French composer, organist, pianist and conductor. His compositions include eight ballets and thirty , opérettes and other stage works, among which his ballet (1 ...

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 ...

, on 16 January *1927: ''La reine de Biarritz'', play in three acts, with Romain Coolus, at the Théâtre Antoine *1927: ''On ne roule pas Antoinette'', play in three acts with Pierre Véber, at the théâtre du Palais-Royal *undated: ''Les Poches des autres'', comedy in one act

Filmography

*'' Floretta and Patapon'', directed by

Mario Caserini Mario Caserini (26 February 1874 – 17 November 1920) was an Italian film Film director, director, as well as an actor, screenwriter, and early pioneer of film making in the early portion of the 20th century. Caserini was born in Rome, Italy ...

(Italy, 1913, based on the play ''Florette & Patapon'') *''Madame Coralie & C.'' (Italy, 1914, based on the play ''Coralie et Cie'') *''

Madame la Presidente ''Madame la Presidente'' is a surviving 1916 American silent comedy film produced by Oliver Morosco and directed by Frank Lloyd. It was distributed by Paramount Pictures and stars Broadway legend and musical comedy star Anna Held in what would b ...

'', directed by

Frank Lloyd Frank William George Lloyd (2 February 1886 – 10 August 1960) was a Scottish-American film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He was among the founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and was its president from ...

(1916, based on the play ''La Présidente'') *''Amor mio!'', directed by

Eleuterio Rodolfi Eleuterio Rodolfi (1876–1933) was an Italian actor, screenwriter and film director. He was a leading figure in Cinema of Italy, Italian cinema during the silent era, directing over a hundred films including ''The Last Days of Pompeii (1913 film ...

(Italy, 1916, based on the play ''M'amour'') *''Gli onori della guerra'', directed by

Baldassarre Negroni Baldassarre Negroni (21 January 1877 – 18 July 1948) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed 89 films between 1912 and 1936. He directed the 1932 film '' Due cuori felici'', which starred Vittorio De Sica. Selected film ...

(Italy, 1917, based on the play ''Les Honneurs de la guerre'') *', directed by

Gennaro Righelli Gennaro Righelli (12 December 1886 – 6 January 1949) was an Italian film director, screenwriter and acting, actor. He directed more than 110 films in Italy and Germany between 1910 and 1947. In 1930, he directed the first Italian sound fil ...

(Italy, 1918, based on the play ''Vingt jours à l'ombre'') *''Noblesse oblige'', directed by Marcello Dudovich (Italy, 1918, based on the play ''Noblesse oblige'') *''Madame et son filleul'', directed by

Georges Monca Georges Monca ( 23 October 1867 – 26 December 1939) was a French film director. He was extremely prolific, making nearly four hundred films during his career - mainly during the silent era. His shorts ''Rigadin Directeur de Cinéma'' and ''Riga ...

and

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(France, 1919, based on the play ''Madame et son filleul'') *', directed by

(Italy, 1920, based on the play ''Les Joies du foyer'') *''La gola del lupo'', directed by Torello Rolli (Italy, 1923, based on the play ''La Gueule du loup'') *''Largo alle donne!'', directed by

Guido Brignone Guido Brignone (6 December 1886 – 6 March 1959) was an Italian film director and actor. He was the father of actress Lilla Brignone and younger brother of actress Mercedes Brignone. Brignone was born in Milan, Italy. He was the first Italian ...

(Italy, 1924, based on the play ''Place aux femmes!'') *''

The Gay Deceiver ''The Gay Deceiver'' is a 1926 American silent romantic drama film directed by John M. Stahl. The film stars Lew Cody and Carmel Myers. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Paris stage idol Toto is involved in love affairs and plays a ...

'', directed by

John M. Stahl John Malcolm Stahl (January 21, 1886 – January 12, 1950) was a Russian-born American film director and producer. He is best known for his films such as ''Leave Her to Heaven'' (1945), '' Imitation of Life'' (1934), ''The Keys of the Kingdom ...

(1926, based on the play ''Patachon'') *''

A Kiss in a Taxi ''A Kiss In A Taxi'' is a 1927 American silent comedy film starring Bebe Daniels and directed by Clarence Badger. It is based on a French play, ''A Kiss in a Taxi'', produced on Broadway in 1925. Famous Players–Lasky produced and Paramount Pic ...

'', directed by

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(1927, based on the play ''Le Monsieur de cinq heures'') *'' Floretta and Patapon'', directed by

Amleto Palermi Amleto Palermi (11 July 1889 – 20 April 1941) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 70 films between 1914 and 1942. He directed ''The Old Lady'', which starred Vittorio De Sica in his first sound film. Selec ...

(Italy, 1927, based on the play ''Florette & Patapon'') *''Su última noche'', directed by

Chester Franklin Chester Mortimer Franklin (September 1, 1889 – March 12, 1954) was an American film director and actor active mainly in the silent era. Born in San Francisco, he was the brother of Sidney A. Franklin. In the late 1910s, he co-directed wit ...

and Carlos F. Borcosque (1931, based on the play ''Patachon'') * '' Passionately'', directed by René Guissart and

Louis Mercanton Louis Mercanton (4 May 1879 – 29 April 1932) was a Swiss people, Swiss film director, screenwriter and actor. Mercanton was born in Nyon, Vaud, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland and died in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Partial filmography Director * ' ...

(France, 1932, based on the operetta '' Passionnément'') *'' Coralie and Company'', directed by

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(France, 1934, based on the play ''Coralie et Cie'') *''

The Queen of Biarritz ''The Queen of Biarritz'' (French: ''La reine de Biarritz'') is a 1934 French comedy film directed by Jean Toulout and starring Alice Field, Léon Belières and Marguerite Moreno.Rège p.965 The film's sets were designed by Jean d'Eaubonne. Cast ...

'', directed by

Jean Toulout Jean Toulout (28 September 1887 – 23 October 1962) was a French film actor who appeared in more than 100 films between 1911 and 1959. Selected filmography * '' La Digue'' (1911) * '' The Mask of Horror'' (1912) * '' The Tenth Symphony'' ...

(France, 1934, based on the play ''La reine de Biarritz'') *', directed by

Christian-Jaque Christian-Jaque (byname of Christian Maudet; 4 September 1904 – 8 July 1994) was a French filmmaker. From 1954 to 1959, he was married to actress Martine Carol, who starred in several of his films, including ''Lucrèce Borgia'' (1953), ''M ...

(France, 1935, based on the play ''Le Compartiment des dames seules'') *', directed by

(France, 1935, based on the play ''La Sonnette d'alarme'') *''Et moi, j'te dis qu'elle t'a fait de l'œil'', directed by Jack Forrester (France, 1935, based on the play ''Et moi, j'te dis qu'elle t'a fait d'l'œil'') *''

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'', directed by

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(France, 1936, based on the play ''On ne roule pas Antoinette'') *''Vous n'avez rien à déclarer?'', directed by

Léo Joannon Léo Joannon (21 August 1904 – 28 March 1969) was a French writer and film director. Born in Aix-en-Provence, Joannon was originally a law student who became a novelist and journalist before entering the film industry in the 1920s as a camerama ...

(France, 1937, based on the play ''Vous n'avez rien à déclarer?'') *', directed by

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(France, 1937, based on the play ''Le Paradis'') *''Le Monsieur de cinq heures'', directed by Pierre Caron (France, 1938, based on the play ''Le Monsieur de cinq heures'') *''La Présidente'', directed by

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(France, 1938, based on the play ''La Présidente'') *''Mi suegra es una fiera'', directed by

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(Argentina, 1939, based on the play ''Le Compartiment des dames seules'') *''Et moi, j'te dis qu'elle t'a fait de l'œil'', directed by

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(France, 1950, based on the play ''Et moi, j'te dis qu'elle t'a fait d'l'œil'') *', directed by Mario C. Lugones (Argentina, 1951, based on the play ''Le Monsieur de cinq heures'') *''

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'', directed by

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(Italy, 1952, based on the play ''La Présidente'') *', directed by

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(Argentina, 1953, based on the play ''Le Compartiment des dames seules'') *''

El Calavera ''El Calavera'' is a 1954 Argentinian film of the classical era of Argentine cinema. Directed by Carlos F. Borcosque, script by Emilio Villalba Welsh and Wilfredo Jimenez, based on Maurice Hennequin's and Pierre Veber's theater play ''Las deli ...

'', directed by Carlos F. Borcosque (Argentina, 1954, based on the play ''Les Joies du foyer'') *''Vous n'avez rien à déclarer?'', directed by

Clément Duhour Clément Duhour was born in Saint-Jean d’Anglet, in the Aquitaine region of south-western France on 11 December 1912. He died on 3 January 1983 in Neuilly-sur-Seine. He was a French athlete, singer, actor, film director and producer. Biography ...

(France, 1959, based on the play ''Vous n'avez rien à déclarer?'') *''

Le pillole di Ercole ''Le pillole di Ercole'' (''The Pills of Hercules'') is a 1960 Italian comedy film directed by Luciano Salce. It was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the 67th Venice International Film Festival. The film revolves around C ...

'', directed by

Luciano Salce Luciano Salce (25 September 1922 – 17 December 1989) was an Italian film director, comedian, television host, producer, actor and lyricist. His 1962 film ''Le pillole di Ercole'' was shown as part of a retrospective on Italian comedy at the ...

(Italy, 1960, based on the play ''Les Dragées d'Hercule'') *'' La Presidentessa'', directed by

(Italy, 1977, based on the play ''La Présidente'')

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Maurice Hennequin
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Maurice Hennequin
on les Archives du Spectacle.net * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hennequin, Maurice 19th-century French dramatists and playwrights 20th-century French dramatists and playwrights Writers from Liège 1863 births 1926 deaths