Charles Vanel
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Charles-Marie Vanel, known as Charles Vanel (21 August 1892 in Rennes
, France - 15 April 1989, in Cannes
, France) was a French director and actor. He made his screen debut in 1912, in Robert Péguy
's Jim Crow. His 77 year career comprised appearances in more than 200 films.
Rennes
Rennes is a city in the east of Brittany in northwestern France. Rennes is the capital of the region of Brittany, as well as the Ille-et-Vilaine department.-History:...
, France - 15 April 1989, in Cannes
Cannes
Cannes is one of the best-known cities of the French Riviera, a busy tourist destination and host of the annual Cannes Film Festival. It is a Commune of France in the Alpes-Maritimes department....
, France) was a French director and actor. He made his screen debut in 1912, in Robert Péguy
Robert Péguy
Robert Péguy was a French film director best known for his films of the 1920s and 1930s.He directed some 30 films between 1910 and 1946. His career peaked in the 1930s.- External links :...
's Jim Crow. His 77 year career comprised appearances in more than 200 films.
Selected Filmography
- Wooden CrossesWooden CrossesWooden Crosses is a 1932 French war film by Raymond Bernard, based upon a novel by Roland Dorgelès.-Cast :*Pierre Blanchar as Adjudant Gilbert Demachy*Gabriel Gabrio as Sulphart*Charles Vanel as Caporal Breval...
(1932) - Le Grand JeuLe Grand Jeu (1934 film)Le Grand Jeu is a 1934 French film directed by Jacques Feyder. It is a romantic drama set against the background of the French Foreign Legion, and the film was an example of poetic realism in the French cinema. The title Le Grand Jeu refers to the practice of reading the cards. Blanche asks whether...
(1934) - Les MisérablesLes Misérables (1934 film)Les Misérables is a 1934 film adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel of the same name. It was written and directed by Raymond Bernard and stars Harry Baur as Jean Valjean and Charles Vanel as Javert...
(1934) - The Green DominoThe Green DominoThe Green Domino is a 1935 French/German drama film directed by Henri Decoin and Herbert Selpin, based on play by Erich Ebermayer. It tells the story of a rich heiress who falls in love with an art critic after his wife has been murdered...
(1935) - La belle équipeLa belle équipeLa belle équipe is a French film, directed by Julien Duvivier, and released in 1936. The script was written by Duvivier and Charles Spaak. Music was by Maurice Yvain - the song Quand on s'promène au bord de l'eau , sung by Jean Gabin was written by Duvivier, Maurice Yvain and Louis Poterat...
(1936) - Le ciel est à vous (1944)
- The Wages of Fear (Le Salaire de la Peur, Henri-Georges ClouzotHenri-Georges ClouzotHenri-Georges Clouzot was a French film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best remembered for his work in the thriller film genre, having directed The Wages of Fear and Les Diaboliques, which are critically recognized to be among the greatest films from the 1950s...
, 19531953 in filmThe year 1953 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*September 16 — The Robe debuts as the first anamorphic, widescreen CinemaScope film.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:A...
) - Les DiaboliquesLes Diaboliques (film)Les Diaboliques , released as Diabolique in the United States and variously translated as The Devils or The Fiends, is a 1955 French black-and-white thriller feature film directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, starring Simone Signoret, Véra Clouzot and Paul Meurisse...
(Henri-Georges Clouzot, 19551955 in filmThe year 1955 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* November 3 - The musical Guys and Dolls, starring Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra, debuts.* June 27 - The last ever Republic serial, King of the Carnival, is released....
) - To Catch a ThiefTo Catch a ThiefTo Catch a Thief is a 1952 thriller novel by David Dodge. John Robie is a retired American jewel thief, formerly known as Le Chat , who now spends his time tending to the rose garden in his villa on the Côte d'Azur. Following a series of recent jewel robberies on the Riviera that resemble his...
(Alfred HitchcockAlfred HitchcockSir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, KBE was a British film director and producer. He pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller genres. After a successful career in British cinema in both silent films and early talkies, Hitchcock moved to Hollywood...
, 19551955 in filmThe year 1955 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* November 3 - The musical Guys and Dolls, starring Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra, debuts.* June 27 - The last ever Republic serial, King of the Carnival, is released....
) - The Truth (Henri-Georges Clouzot, 19601960 in filmThe year 1960 in film involved some significant events, with Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho the top-grossing release in the U.S.-Events:* April 20 - for the first time since coming home from military service in Germany, Elvis Presley returns to Hollywood, California to film G.I...
) - Tintin and the Golden FleeceTintin and the Golden FleeceTintin and the Golden Fleece is a film first released in France on December 6, 1961...
(Tintin et le mystère de la Toison d'or, Jean-Jacques VierneJean-Jacques VierneJean-Jacques Vierne was a French film director.-Filmography:* Rififi * La fête espagnole * Tintin and the Golden Fleece...
, 19611961 in filmThe year 1961 in film involved some significant events, with West Side Story winning 10 Academy Awards.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:* Atlantis, the Lost ContinentB...
) - La steppaLa steppaLa steppa is a 1962 Italian adventure film directed by Alberto Lattuada. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Charles Vanel - Pére Christophore* Daniele Spallone - Iégoruska...
(1962) - Magnet of Doom (1963)
- Sébastien et la Mary-MorganeSébastien et la Mary-MorganeSébastien et la Mary-Morgane is a French television series broadcast in 1970. It was created by Cécile Aubry and aired by ORTF. It premiered on March 10, 1970 and 13 episodes were produced, each lasting 26 minutes.-Cast:*Mehdi El Glaoui : Sébastien Maréchal...
(1970, TV) - Sept morts sur ordonnanceSept morts sur ordonnanceSept morts sur ordonnance is a 1975 French film directed by Jacques Rouffio and starring Michel Piccoli, Gérard Depardieu, Jane Birkin, Marina Vlady and Charles Vanel....
(Jacques RouffioJacques RouffioJacques Rouffio is a French film director and screenwriter. His 1986 film My Brother-in-law Killed My Sister was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival.-Filmography as director:...
, 19751975 in filmThe year 1975 in film involved some significant events, with Steven Spielberg's thriller Jaws topping the box office.-Events:*March 26 - The film version of The Who's Tommy premieres in London....
) - Golden NightGolden NightGolden Night is a 1976 French drama film directed by Serge Moati and starring Klaus Kinski.-Cast:* Bernard Blier - Commissaire Pidoux* Klaus Kinski - Michel Fournier* Marie Dubois - Véronique* Jean-Luc Bideau - Henri Fournier...
(19761976 in filmThe year 1976 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*March 22 - Filming begins on George Lucas' Star Wars science fiction film...
) - Illustrious CorpsesIllustrious CorpsesIllustrious Corpses is a 1976 thriller film directed by Francesco Rosi and starring Lino Ventura. The film was screened at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival, but was not entered into the main competition...
(1976) - Alice ou la dernière fugueAlice or the Last EscapadeAlice or the Last Escapade. is a 1977 film written and directed by Claude Chabrol. Its title in French is Alice ou la dernière fugue...
(1977) - Three BrothersThree Brothers (film)Three Brothers is a 1981 Italian film based on a work by Andrei Platonov. It was directed by Francesco Rosi and stars Philippe Noiret, Vittorio Mezzogiorno, Michele Placido and Charles Vanel....
(1981) - Si le soleil ne revenait pasSi le soleil ne revenait pasSi le soleil ne revenait pas is a Franco/Swiss film directed by Claude Goretta, with a script written by the director, from the original novel by Charles Ferdinand Ramuz and stars Charles Vanel, Catherine Mouchet and Philippe Léotard...
(1987)
External links
- Charles Vanel at Find A GraveFind A GraveFind a Grave is a commercial website providing free access and input to an online database of cemetery records. It was founded in 1998 as a DBA and incorporated in 2000.-History:...
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