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misunderstood, the most beautiful view of French cinema, will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year









movie stars of the 30s under beautiful partner of the most famous singers of prewar Yvette Lebon will celebrate its 100th birthday in a few months. The opportunity to pay tribute to one of the most beautiful actresses in the history of French cinema, with which I have no close relationship, even if we share the same surname. A somewhat chaotic career that spans over 40 years, although few notable works are detached, actress has always fostered by personal taste or strategy shows and popular films of the genre of operetta epic films through films of swashbuckling.

Born in 1910 in Paris, Yvette Lebon takes very young dance classes and paint. and did a little extra in a few filmed operettas with Henry Garat. Her slender figure and the beauty of his almond eyes are quite striking. Director Marc Allegret the remarks at a hearing. He plans to play in an adaptation of Bluebeard that will never see the day and finally assigned a role in Zouzou , starring Josephine Baker. In this film the very scenario agreed, the famous black artist is in love with Jean Gabin, his childhood friend who has eyes only for Claire (as the name is right!) Embodied by Yvette Lebon. Bleached platinum blonde (like John Harle superstar of the moment), the java Yvette dance in the arms of the mighty John, who sings a tune rabble him in the ear under the tender eye of Miss Baker. In 1935, she holds a secondary role in Divine Max Ophuls. But Yvette Lebon
will mainly appear in musical films alongside the most popular singers of the moment. In Marinella (1936), a huge commercial success, it is a modest typist that occurs in shows incognito under the name of the singer hidden. Fate would have it, she falls for the singer masked, Tino Rossi. Needless to say rumba Marinella Corsican sung by the singer obtained a tremendous success and sustainability. If Henri Jeanson connects the duck is tender with Tino Rossi "his sightless eyes have something pathetic," he says, "Yvette Lebon Tino stirred around a pair of legs he would be happy as usual." After the singer
Corsican singer's turn Avignon Antonin Berval singing the serenade in Yvette Romero (1937) and especially "the way it is beautiful." It is the great popularity of operettas by Vincent Scotto Southern (who wrote the music for the film and so many memorable tunes) whose popularity and good humor wins over France.
In another vocal but on a screenplay of the same ilk, then it's John Light (still in the role of singer incognito!) Who sings the ballad alongside Yvette. Specializes in directory Delmet, renowned for the clarity of his voice and the delicacy of his interpretations, he interprets Here Paul Misraki tunes. After this t another commercial success, Yvette is the star on stage opera buffa Willemetz Albert and Arthur Honegger (!) "Small Cardinal" where she sang alongside Saturnin Fabre and Monique Rolland . A passage on stage who will not feel particularly (operetta that will be adapted to the screen, without music and songs 12 years later).

During filming of Gibraltar (1938), a war drama Fedor Ozep, she met Roger Duchesne, who became her first husband. The actress then adopts a more natural look by abandoning dyes platinum. The film reviews provide advice to spectators who would like him. Film Mirror recommends "no p have tweezers eyebrows, and at night you can afford flowers and seashells in her hair to add to the air a little Asian in your face."
Yvette Lebon is very active during the occupation; Already separated from Duchesne, we see much on the arm of President Jean Luchaire national corporation in the French press, before the eternal seducer with whom she had attended parties at all Paris and places as unsavory as the seat of French Gestapo if one refers to the novels of Patrick Modiano. Corinne, daughter of the famous collaborator also draw up a very unflattering portrait of Yvette in her autobiography, which she lets fly a few venomous spikes. Meanwhile, the beautiful Yvette is frequently cover entire life, Stars and some reviews were released during the war. She co-starred with Charles Trenet in the romance of Paris (1941), another film without ambition on the difficulties of an aspirant to stardom directed by Jean Boyer, a specialist in French music. In 1943, Yvette Lebon Sacha Guitry meeting which she will share life some time. He offers her a role (finally) of interest in the Fabulous Destiny of Desiree Clary (who will be the subject of a Hollywood adaptation with Marlon Brando), a highly successful film. Upon release, Guitry does some jail while Yvette, who has shot several films for Continental, tries to distract the campaign.
In the late '40s, Yvette Lebon met producer Waschberger Nathan, who before the war was responsible for distribution in Belgium of American films before working with George Jessel. He will give his wife who has nothing for years played the roles of femme fatales in the films "mainstream" of questionable quality that often produced in Italy. In all cases the first in the list is rather successful: it is a new version of the three musketeers, fast-paced. Lana Turner after she played a convincing Milady de Winter in Milady and the Musketeers (1952) alongside Hollywood star Rossano Brazzi. The camera Cottafavi, a pro film genre, focuses on e beautiful face and expressive Yvette who thus makes a comeback that nobody expected. Then it is found in the prince in red mask another neat adaptative Cottafavi by Dumas, the mysteries of Paris (Italian version with Frank Villard not to be confused with that of Hunebelle exit 6 years later), the nights of Rasputin Hercules or Ulysses cons. Film dad, snubbed by the Paris critics. Ever blonde seductress, she plays twice alongside Gerard Barray, famous actor of action films of the 60 European and appeared in roles more modest until the early 70s. With her husband, she shares the failures (like the film on the Holocaust that he had produced for Jerry Lewis in 1972 - a kind of precursor of Life is Beautiful Benigni-who will never win the screens, or films on Atlantis abandoned by Frank Borzage too sick for filming) and the success that he will lead a retirement very golden in Beverly Hills. In the 70s, we see from time to time at parties or social events on yachts in the company of the jet set. Always very nice, it would give easily 20 years younger in the photo published in 1976 in a fashion magazine. Yvette Lebon
lost her husband in 1992. His son Patrick took over. President of Summit Entertainment, he produced Mr and Mrs Smith with Brad Pitt in 2006, a big commercial success.
Yvette Lebon was this past March at the opening in Cannes an aisle dedicated to the great French crooner Jean Sablon.
films Yvette turned with Tino Rossi and Trenet are available on DVD. The opportunity to rediscover that which was the most beautiful actress of French cinema.

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Leslie Caron, Hollywood Cinderella in Paris

Leslie Caron is probably one of the biggest stars the golden age Hollywood musical, it was also somewhat surprised to learn that he had finally awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (near those of Gene Kelly and Louis Jourdan) while unknown artists here have already ... more
Finally, better late than never. Also since Leslie Caron has just released his autobiography in the U.S. and will happen in a few days on the scene Theatre du Chatelet in Paris into a musical by Stephen Sondheim, it was also time for a hat trick him evening made on this blog dedicated to artists musical films!

born in 1932 in Boulogne-Billancourt to a pharmacist father and a mother of American Ballet, Leslie took very young dance classes, driven by an incredibly demanding and possessive mother. His talent was quickly noticed and the very young ballerina is engaged in the cast of Roland Petit. In 1948 she achieved great success in the ballet the meeting. Among the enthusiastic audience figure ... Gene Kelly, visiting Paris. Two years later, when he seeks a replacement for Cyd Charisse, who was pregnant, for an American in Paris, Gene remembers the young French woman who had just made a the magazine Paris Match. After hesitating for some time between it and Odile Versois, Gene leaves it to the bosses at MGM to make the final choice, and Leslie is retained. Note that a few months ago, she had already participated in a screen test for Juliette or the key of dreams Marcel Carné without being retained in the end, and that Jean Renoir had crossed a train was also considering rotate in its direction. Not bad for a ballerina who was not attracted to the film at home! While
is not pretty and certainly not at all photogenic, the little woman (1 m 56) to the juvenile little face, big dreamy eyes and big smile has a very catchy unique charm. The triumphant success of the film, each of which recalls the incredible final ballet, a romantic absolute fact Leslie pertussis Hollywood.
In 1952, she played a naive and simple-minded girl fascinated by puppets in Lilly, another big commercial success, which keeps a special place in my memories of young moviegoers: by discovering on TV with my sister in the early 70s, we were so charmed by this lovely story, that whole sections of films and the pretty ballad we came back into memory during a discussion 20 years later. I should have in hand abstain from the review because I was inevitably disappointed by this film that I had a little too idealized as a kid!
is difficult to imagine another actress who can play with as much candor and sensitivity that Leslie's character Lilli. In all cases, the American public has found Lili to the point that the assaults in the streets and stores for "Lili" make the wind to children!
so it made sense to hire Leslie to embody the Cinderella glass slipper (1955) Charles Walters, but unfortunately the result is quite disappointing and lacks magic.
With Daddy Long Legs (1955) Leslie has the great honor of being the partner of the legendary Fred Astaire, and finding the character of cool dreamy girl which the public has identified. Despite an obvious conflict between the two artists, their number danced at the prom was very successful and sparkling charm Leslie Caron always present. The choreography was performed by Roland Petit, at the urging of Leslie.
It is obviously happy to find it in a different character (a prostitute) for the disappointing remake of the waltz from the shadows. The movie sadly lacks atmosphere and realism.
In 1958 the producer Arthur Freed moved to Leslie, the role of his life (refused by Audrey Hepburn) in the musical adaptation of Gigi, the new Colette.
After showing some reluctance to work with Minnelli (Leslie would have preferred Cukor), the actress is happily back in this sumptuous film where it forms a very cute couple with Louis Jourdan. Won several Oscars, it may be the last great movie of the great era of music (if one omits the adaptations Broadway shows) and a commercial triumph (the care taken to dubbing the dialogues and songs abroad is for many). While some film critics in Paris (including the review and BluRay) are reluctant, however, they distinguish the delivery of Leslie "that illuminates the film with grace and lightness.
After Colette is Marcel Pagnol that Hollywood tackles in 1961 .... In disastrous if one refers to the French critics who have lambasted the film with much acrimony and the presence of aberrant Horst Buchholz Marius. In the United States where viewers had less elements of comparison, the film continues to enchant many moviegoers. Since his debut Hollywood, Leslie Caron had always had the firm intention not to focus on the musical by taking many acting classes to address a broader repertoire. The decline of the musical gave him the opportunity to shine in other records as the L shaped room, where she is truly touching in her role as a pregnant woman without a partner (his outstanding performance earned him a nomination for Oscar). But the public that identifies the eternal wide-eyed girl, is hard to follow.
If the roles are becoming scarce on the screen, Leslie is much talked about in the press of the heart. His association with the infidel Warren Beatty (her partner Promise Her Anything stuffing) stirs the curiosity of the public fascinated by the beauty of the couple. Very insensitive, the actor explains to Leslie that she can play alongside him in Bonnie and Clyde because she is too old for the role.
the mid 70's, Leslie Caron made his return to France, where she appreciates the quality of life healthier and more balanced. Nevertheless, it is very difficult to comply implement as it happens here to a stranger and she finds no role in its measurement, or roles that interest him deeply. It is found and the man who loved women Truffaut (director with whom she had developed strong friendships) and the strong Poor All stars, a musical comedy in the French Michel Lang (director of A we small English) that could compare decently with the masterpieces that Leslie has turned to Hollywood.
In 1977, she played with great humor and over-Alla Nazimova in the much maligned Valentino Ken Russell film very kitsch that gives him the opportunity to play opposite a legendary dancer Rudolf Nureyev!
To reach the widest audience, Leslie Caron does not despise television:
I well remember Dr. Erika Werner, the 70s French drama adapted from a novel Konsalik ... I've never seen last episode ... because of family vacations (spring there one day on DVD?).
In the hollow of the wave, she turned to writing screenplays (but for lack of courage, she gave up to go further) and new (revenge)
Early 90s, Leslie opened a small hotel in Burgundy (Villeneuve sur Yonne specifically) "to cool the window", which sadly closed its doors last fall, a victim of c economic rise (the customer was largely American (aficionados of the musical?)). It is for sale, if you have the money ....

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To keep control, in his words, Leslie Caron continues to hold at small roles in various international films. We saw her thus in Fatale (1992) Louis Malle or Chocolate (2000) Lasse Hallstrom. This brief appearances
February gives us a rare opportunity to cheer live this legendary star of the musical. Leslie Caron plays in the Chatelet operetta A Little Night with music (mostly known for the wonderful air Send in the clowns) alongside Lambert Wilson. For my part, I booked my place! And you?

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Michele Lee from Broadway to TV serials

For many viewers, Michele Lee remains the interpreter of brown soap River West Coast (Knots Landing), scion of Dallas who won a huge success in the 80s. Most are unaware that the interpreter Karen FAIRGATE was formerly a star of musicals on Broadway, film and television.
Born in 1942, Michele Lee is the daughter of Jack Dusick makeup who has worked in Hollywood in the late 50s, especially for Grim artists in horror films and westerns like Rawhide. Attending fledgling film sets and television, the girl quickly nabbed the virus. Curiously, it do not want to become an actress but a singer, her baccalaureate, she is already featured in a magazine Vintage 60, which flopped on Broadway. It is nevertheless engaged for two operettas who win success much more important: Bravo Giovanni and especially How to Succeed in Business without fatigue will take nearly 5 years on stage. This show by Frank Loesser, author of Guys and Dolls will be crowned with seven awards at the Tony awards. In 1966 she married actor James Farentino, freshly divorced from Elizabeth Ashley. A union chaotic which will still last for fifteen years. After the birth of his son, Michele Lee signed a contract with the record companies Columbia. She recorded several titles including adaptations of Ne me quitte pas Brel and must know Aznavour, as well as songs from films like The Look of Love from Casino Royale. Submitted without the original versions, proving again his honest performance sung in full voice by a pro who already has an extensive experience in Broadway. The title David Sloane, with his hand shifted a bit reminiscent of Winchester Cathedral is a successful top ten. His version of You'll remember I was also very successful (also in the repertoire of Peggy Lee).
In 1967, Michele Lee finds the Hollywood of his childhood to the very successful film adaptation How to succeed in business with Rudy Vallee and Robert Morse. This satire of the business and careerists is funny, sassy and very nimble; If delivery is highly acclaimed Robert Morse, Michele is very noticeable and the number I believe in you, one of the best in the film.
In 1969, the pretty brunette takes over the role formerly held by Irene Dunne and Kathryn Grayson in the remake of Roberta television with Bob Hope (who was part of the distribution Original Broadway) and Janis Paige. She takes talent with the immortal smoke gets in your eyes.
Certainly in 1969, any film producer would not have ventured to take this operetta. The golden age of Hollywood film music was also gone, and only what triumphs of the last filmed adaptations of Broadway pointing their noses on the big screen. Also, it was impossible to Michele Lee to continue a career in film star of musical comedy. So without the songs we found in 1969 in a Love Bug, a Disney family film studios with the famous small car (I remember very well having seen and greatly enjoyed the movie when I was little). Same thing for the comic that narrates the woes of an egocentric actor burlesque. Yet with Dick Van Dyke featuring (the hero of Mary Poppins and Chitty Bang Bang), one would have expected a musical fantasy. That may indeed be what was expected as the public, who deserted halls, despite the performance of Van Dyke;.
Michele Lee found refuge so on television. If the occasion is the up in a musical (as I see Of singular, one of the few shows that Gershwin never been adapted for the screen), Michele will mainly subscribed for serials TVs. As she herself acknowledges, she has tried all of Dr. Marcus Welby through the Love Boat. She also starred in the TV remakes pale victory on the night a classic Bette Davis or Three Wives. Then in 1981 the West Coast series has brought him international fame has eclipsed all his past performance. In the tradition of Dallas and Dynasty, this interminable soap opera that launched Alec Baldwin and Nicollette Sheridan wanted closer to the average American. Michele's role as wife and integrates them balanced won public sympathy.
Bound by his contract (and a most enviable salary), the actress remained confined to her for 15 series and will be forced to deny roles in several musicals on stage. Since the end of the series, the actress, married to a producer took advantage of his newfound freedom to direct and produce television movies not always very well received by critics (such perfect color me) and especially find the smell boards of musicals and sequins. The Americans recently been able to enjoy it in Hello Dolly, Mame and other classics for experienced artists. In 2005, she also gave tours of singing in nightclubs, resuming his songs as well as Lennon or Joni Mitchell. Enthusiastic and optimistic, Michele Lee still has many projects and is dedicated to alcoholics anonymous. On 10 February, she spends at Carnegie Hall with Michael to make a ho Feistein MMAG Frank Loesser and sung notably I believe in you. If it is a bit late to book a plane ticket to New York and a concert, you can still enjoy his talents as a singer on a CD reissuing its hits of 60.