Maurice Chevalier – French chansonnier and actor, was born on September 12, 1888 in France.
From 1912 to 1918 he played in the operetta theater and performed as a chansonnier on the stage. It was not until the end of 1920 that he achieved great fame and recognition. He performed on the stages of Great Britain, USA, giving concerts on the Broadway stage. In 1937, Maurice married dancer Nita Rae. But already in 1946, this marriage was dissolved at the initiative of Chevalier himself.
At the very beginning of December 1943, Maurice Chevalier took part in a concert for the audience of the Tehran conference, along with such famous people as Marlene Dietrich, Iza Kremer, Vadim Kozin.
Maurice came to the cinema in 1911 already from the stage. In his wonderful and even famous straw hat and a cane in his hand, he created the image of a balagur and skirter, at that time – the image of a typical average Frenchman. That's what he looks like in
Directed by Max Linder, who was released in 1911.
Chevalier’s singing talent was very useful in the future: he often used it in his roles.
Among the American paintings that brought Maurice recognition and fame are the following:
"Love Parade" Director Lubitsch, who saw the light of day in 1929,
"Playboy from Paris" Director Berger (1930), Love Me Tonight, a very famous and talented director R. Mamulyan (1932) In 1937, Maurice Chevalier played the best role in
Hero of the Day Directed by J. Duvivier.
In the UK, the successful director Rene Clair shoots Maurice in the comedy film Stun the News (1938), the rental fees of which were skyrocketing. It is Rene Claire who again invites Maurice to the role of an old womanizer who does not want to take his age for granted, and tries to resist the young rival.
Silence is Gold 1947 Unable to withstand a strong onslaught, he gives way to youth, beauty, courage of the opponent.
In 1954, the well-known director Jean Boillier invited Maurice to the lead role in the film.
I Had Seven Daughters . Memorable and successful films with the participation of Chevalier by such directors as Negulesco, Young, Curtica were held at the box office.
In 1958, for his great contribution to the cinema, Maurice Chevalier was awarded the Oscar.
Maurice Chevalier died on January 1, 1972. /