Juliette Gréco, face of chic postwar Paris, dies aged 93 | World news | The Guardian
The legendary French actor and singer Juliette Gréco, whose career spanned more than half a century, has died aged 93, her family has said.“Juliette Gréco died this Wednesday surrounded by … Continue reading
Olivia de Havilland, star of Gone with the Wind, dies at 104 | Film | The Guardian
Olivia de Havilland was so much more than ‘the fragrant queen of the Hollywood costume drama’, as described in The Guardian Olivia de Havilland, the fragrant queen of the Hollywood … Continue reading
Piaf and Cocteau: Les Enfants Terribles | A R T L▼R K
When I write I disturb. When I make a film I disturb. When I paint I disturb. When I exhibit my paintings I disturb, and I disturb if I don’t. … Continue reading
May 29, 1913: Ill-Mannered Factions? In Paris? – Wretched Richard’s Almanac
On the evening of May 29, 1913, the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, the newest venue in Paris, open for just over a month, was packed. According to a newspaper report: “Never. … Continue reading
Did a Silent Film About a Train Really Cause Audiences to Stampede? | Atlas Obscura
If you’re at all interested in the history of cinema, you’ve probably heard some version of the story about the train film that sent an audience running. According to the … Continue reading
May 29, 1913: Ill-Mannered Factions? In Paris? | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
On the evening of May 29, 1913, the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, the newest venue in Paris, open for just over a month, was packed. According to a newspaper report: “Never. … Continue reading
Paris Between the Wars – “T” is for Tristan Tzara | Martha Reynolds Writes
Born Samuel Rosenstock in Romania, Tristan Tzara was an avant-garde playwright, poet, essayist, performance artist, journalist, art director, composer, film director. He is best known for being one of the … Continue reading
Paris Between the Wars – “J” is for Louis Jouvet
A renowned French actor and director, [Louis] Jouvet was born on the northwestern coast of France in 1887. His training in the theater as a young man helped him to … Continue reading
Paris Between the Wars – “A” is for Raymond Asso | Martha Reynolds Writes
Between 1919 and 1939, Paris experienced a cultural and intellectual boom. This blog will feature artists, writers, composers, musicians, and designers. Paris was at its cultural peak. Born in Nice… … Continue reading
PORTRAIT OF ACTRESS REGINA BADET: “THE WOMAN AND THE PUPPET” (VINTAGE REAL PHOTO POSTCARD) | THE CABINET CARD GALLERY
This vintage real photo postcard features French actress and dancer, Anne Regina Badet (1876-1949). She was a major star of the Opera-Comique in Paris. She made her debut at the … Continue reading
PORTRAIT OF VIOLET BOWMAN, PERFORMER AT THEATRE DU CHATELET IN PARIS, FRANCE (BY PAUL BOYER) | THE CABINET CARD GALLERY
This vintage real photo postcard features a costumed stage actress named Violet Bowman. Her clownish costume’s pattern includes men in tuxedos and blackface. Preliminary research yielded little information about Miss … Continue reading
FEATURED: Rapid Film merged with Path’e and Pathé-Natan, was born the country’s leading studio throughout the 1930s | ‘ Ace World History ‘
La Fémis, the French national film school, occupies a space at number 6, rue Francoeur in Montmartre, Paris. The building is a former film studio, naturally enough. It was built … Continue reading
ON THE ROAD WITH FRENCH ACTRESS GABRIELLE REJANE (VINTAGE REAL PHOTO POSTCARD)
This vintage real photo postcard features French theatre actress Gabrielle Rejane standing on the sideboard of her chauffeur driven limousine. A little boy (most likely her son) peaks over her … Continue reading
Happy 109th Birthday Josephine Baker
Originally posted on Waldina:
Today is the 109th birthday of the one and only Josephine Baker. Her iconic everything has cemented her in a time and place forever: Paris between the wars.…
Folies Bergère: Populist Cosmopolitan Hub | A R T L▼R K
On the 30th of November 1886, The Folies Bergère staged its first revue in Paris. Located at 32 rue Richer in the 9th Arrondissement, and called Folies Trévise back then, … Continue reading
Harry Houdini on Russia
Originally posted on Life in Russia:
Harry Houdini on Russia I make the most money, I think, in Russia and Paris, for the people of those countries are so willing…
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