Its also among the best films ive caught this year. Del ruth was paired with gould again for broadway melody of 1936, a typically lavish. Both ladies only appeared in 6 films during their brief movie careers and doesnt match up to. In fact folies bergere with its glamorous production numbers resembles a warner brothers product with busby berkeley choreography more than any of chevaliers previous films. With multiple routes, this bus tour makes it easy to hop on and off near main paris attractions, plus hear audio commentary or listen to a live guide on the citys history, monuments, and museums. The man of the folies bergere was shot simultaneously with the english version. After all, hollywood films often portrayed parisians as both sophisticated and. Its white and golden exterior is plain whereas the blue and gold foyer in the main hall looks extremely extravagant.
Maurice chevalier au revoir lamour du film lhomme des. Ensemble scenes were probably shared by both versions, but because of the major cast and crew changes, it is considered a separate film. Next post newer post previous post older post home. But with the title of folies bergere, 20th century films wanted to make it look as colorful as the real folies bergere was.
A frenchlanguage version of the 1935 hollywood film. Naturally maurice chevalier plays the lead being french already, but the ladies are swapped. Shot in technicolor, the film was directed by roy del ruth and. Folies bergere 1935 in this 1935 musical comedy, featuring the glitzy production numbers of busby berkeley, eugene charlier maurice chevalier easily impersonates the married yet unfaithful. Musical productions are also an integral part of folies bergere. Straight away after maurice chevalier starred in folies bergere of paris for 20th centuryfox, he made a frenchlanguage version titled simply folies bergere filmed on the same sets, with the same costumes and much of the same crew, but with a french supporting cast. The west point story also known as fine and dandy is a 1950 musical comedy film directed by roy del ruth and starring james cagney, virginia mayo and doris day. Les folies bergere is a legendary music hall that has inspired a lot of the biggest artists. Folies bergere, paris ticket price timings address. Maupassant mentioned it in his novel bel ami, manet painted its bar, charlie chaplin performed theretoday, although the place has kept its style and musical spirit, the current shows offered are contemporary and popular.
Jan 02, 2012 maurice chevalier dans une scene du film lhomme des foliesbergere. This film is region free for worldwide use and available in both ntsc and pal formats to ensure region compatibility. In the former, the women were portrayed by different women, and the folies. Lhomme des folies bergere 1935 kultura dvo youtube. Combining the vintage vibes with modern creativity, folies bergere is a must visit if you want to get a glimpse of the true parisian life.
Foliesbergere paris 2020 all you need to know before you. Maurice chevalier as eugene charlier baron fernand cassini. Foliesbergere music hall, paris, france britannica. During its early years it presented a mixed program of.
Following its opening in a new theatre on may 1, 1869, the folies became one of the first major music halls in paris. The stuff of legends, les folies bergere is one of paris mostrevered classic cabarets and theaters of the people. Folies bergere 1935femmes en folie collectors weekly. An entertainer impersonates a lookalike banker, causing comic confusion for wife and girlfriend. It is a story of mistaken identity, with maurice chevalier playing both a musichall star and a business tycoon who resembles him. It is based on the 1939 stage musical of the same name. See more of paris via an opentop, doubledecker bus and put aside worries about navigating the streets or using public transportation. Established in 1869, the house was at the height of its fame and popularity from the 1890s belle. This film was shot in two simultaneous versions, one french and one in english. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to paris. The popular singer and nightclub entertainer had made his american film debut in the early sound era, where his boulevardier persona and lilting accent helped make. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. When the baron is called away to london the performer is asked to impersonate him at an important party.
The french version lhomme des folies bergere 1935 translation. Reserve your spot today and pay when youre ready for thousands of tours on viator. Check out the best tours and activities to experience folies bergere. The story sees a vaudeville entertainer maurice chevalier with his familiar persona impersonate a baron chevalier again, leading to. Elwin bix bixby james cagney is an unemployed broadway musical director who. Overview of lhomme des folies bergere, 1935, directed by roy del ruth, with maurice chevalier, natalie paley, sim viva, at turner classic movies. Reviews in march and april 1935 note that the englishlanguage versions title had been changed to the man from folies bergre.
Decouvrez le theatre des folies bergere et ses equipements parfaitement adaptes a vos evenements. The baron is attracted to charliers jealous stage partner mimi. This is one of only four films to win in this category. The popular singer and nightclub entertainer had made his american film debut in the early sound era, where his boulevardier persona and lilting accent. Beautifully performed by the central leads but also expertly supported by marina fois, audrey dana, pio marmai, clement metayer and anais demoustier, folies bergere is a deliciously appealing fable about the choices of everyday life, and a reminder that its never too late to change. Foliesbergere, parisian music hall and varietyentertainment theatre that is one of the major tourist attractions of france. One night socialite banker baron cassini attends the stage show of eugene charlier, who resembles him and imitates him in his act. In the former, the women were portrayed by different women, and the folies bergere dancers performed topless.