Personal Info
Birth date
1876-06-01 (149 Years)
Day of death
1963-03-30
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Paris, France
Also known as
-Guy Favières
Biography
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Filmography
Children of Paradise
8.1
Overview:
In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.Napoleon
7.8
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A biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing the Corsican's career from his schooldays (where a snowball fight is staged like a military campaign) to his flight from Corsica, through the French Revolution (where a real storm is intercut with a political storm) and the Terror, culminating in his triumphant invasion of Italy in 1797.Adorable Creatures
5.219
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Andre Noblet, a 21-year-old French artist falls madly in love with Christine, the mother of two children. He tells Chistine he will tell all to her husband and demand her freedom. Christine learns that her husband has been carrying on a romance of his own and they have a meeting.The Lovers of Verona
5.1
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Angelo, a glass-blower from Murano, and Georgia Maglia, the pretty daughter of a fallen fascist magistrate, are chosen to be the stand-ins for the stars of a film version of "Romeo and Juliet" being shot on location in Venice and Verona. It is not long before they fall in love and their romance parallels that of Shakespeare's timeless heroes. Indeed their union is threatened by the schemings of Raffaele, the Maglia family's dubious tout...Neither Seen Nor Recognized
6.9
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In a small French village, everything would be quiet if the local wildlife cop was not being ridiculed by a smart poacher.The Earrings of Madame de...
7.508
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In late 19th century France, the Countess Louise, wife of a wealthy general, sells the earrings her husband gave her on their wedding day to pay off her secret debts, then claims to have lost them. Her husband quickly learns of the deceit, which is the beginning of many tragic misunderstandings, all involving the earrings, the general, the countess, and her new lover, the Italian Baron Donati.The Queen's Lover
6.9
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Exiled from the court of Spain, Don Salluste, the chief of police, wants to take revenge on the Queen. One day he meets Ruy Blas, a young student who happens to be a lookalike of Don Cesar, his nephew. Salluste disguises Ruy Blas and presents him as Don Cesar. It doesn't take long before Ruy Blas, intelligent, virtuous and generous as he is becomes popular and the Queen, who has fallen in love with him, appoints him Prime Minister. All seems for the best in the best of worlds but Salluste has not forgotten his revenge, far from that ...Monsieur Vincent
6.5
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The life of Vincent de Paul, the 17th-century author and priest who founded two religious orders.Behind These Walls
5.8
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June 1944, a French town towards the end of the occupation. Following several attacks perpetrated by the resistance, the inhabitants who listen to English radio are rounded up by the Germans in a prison and considered as hostages. In one of the cells are found men from all walks of life: an aristocrat, the Viscount of Saint-Leu, Doctor Noblet, a resistance fighter, Béquille the wanderer with a wooden leg, and a strange character nicknamed "Black Market". The latter arouses mistrust among the prisoners, because it could well have been introduced by the enemy.Under the Paris Sky
7.143
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Fates of multiple otherwise disconnected characters intertwine miraculously under the sky of Paris. And it all happens in one day.A Certain Mister
3.7
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Documents relevant to National Defence have been concealed in a certain vase by a dangerous gang of robbers. To neutralize the criminals, a seasoned police commissioner and his clumsy assistant, young inspector César, join forces with a colorful trio of thieves nicknamed Le Pouce (Thumb), L'Index (Index Finger) and Le Majeur (Middle Finger)...Panic
7.396
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Proud, eccentric, and antisocial, Monsieur Hire has always kept to himself. But after a woman turns up dead in the Paris suburb where he lives, he feels drawn to a pretty young newcomer to town and discovers that his neighbors are only too ready to suspect the worst of him.Recourse in Grace
1
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Mario di Donati, a deserter from the Italian army, lives in Paris under a false name with Germaine, his French lover. When the latter learns about his hidden past, she feels hurt by Mario's lack of trust in her and she distances herself from him. In despair, Mario surrenders to the law but, at the time of trial, he runs away to join the woman he loves.The Royalists
7
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The Marquis de Montauran was appointed to command the Chouans whose first two revolts were crushed. An aristocrat, Marie-Nathalie de Verneuil, is sent by Joseph Fouché to seduce and capture him.The House Under the Sea
6
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A stranger named Constant disrupts the life of Flora, who is seemingly happy with her husband Lucien. But she suddenly experiences a passionate love, taking refuge with Constant in a cave they call “home under the sea.”It Happened at the Inn
6.6
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An old woman living in an inn is killed and her family members seem like the likely culprits.Les Dents longues
5.4
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A young, talented and ambitious journalist, Louis heads off to try his luck in Paris. He's spotted by Walter, editor-in-chief for a major daily newspaper, who takes to him and furthers his career. What he doesn't realise is that Louis is ready to betray anyone to achieve his ends...Life Is Ours
6.308
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A propaganda film of the communist party of France, showing how the comrades help the proletariat against the capitalists.The Little Thing
NYR
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Now that their parents are ruined, Jacques Eyssette and his younger brother Daniel, are driven to fend for themselves. Jacques becomes the secretary of a marquis who exploits him by making him work so hard that his health gets damaged. Daniel, on his part, is hired as a supervisor and Latin teacher in a school in the province. It soon happens that he is in a bad situation too as, after being subjected to repeated harassment, he ends up being fired. Daniel then decides to join Jacques in Paris, hoping to embark on a literary career. Unfortunately, Irma Borel, an actress, sets her sight on him and drags him into a life of vice.Eternal Conflict
5.2
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Janvier, an embittered teacher, is fed up with his colorless, monotonous life. One day he breaks away and ends up becoming a circus clown. In his new world, he meets a beautiful acrobat nicknamed Lili and grows fonder and fonder of her every day of his life. The trouble is that the lady bestows her favors to two different lovers : wealthy married man Chardeuil and good-looking but listless young Antonio. He now considers his duty to make Lili recover her dignity.Man to Men
4.2
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The story of the Swiss soldier, Henri Dunant, who was responsible for the founding of the Red Cross, and who was offered the first Nobel Peace Prize.The Eagle with Two Heads
6.9
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Political intrigue and psychological drama run parallel. The queen is in seclusion, veiling her face for the ten years since her husband's assassination, longing to join him in death. Stanislas, a poet whose pen name is Azrael, is a suicidal anarchist, his imagination haunted into hate by longing for this queen who's drawn apart. He enters her private quarters intent on killing her then himself, but they fall in love, in part because he looks like the king. Stanislas wants her to regain political power by appearing to the public, and she tries to convince him to find hope and escape. All the while, the queen's enemies plot to keep the lovers together but to thwart their plans.Sorceror
NYR
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A young rogue kills an old lady to rob her. Arrested, he believes it is for this crime, hides nothing from his lawyer, who soon tells him that he is only accused of another theft prior to his crime. Sentenced to six months suspended prison sentence, he will also have to answer for the crime of the old lady.Between Eleven and Midnight
6.7
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Between eleven o’clock and midnight one evening, a notorious trafficker Jérôme Vidauban is shot whilst walking in a tunnel in Paris. The case is assigned to Inspector Carrel, who is Vidauban’s perfect double. Using his resemblance to the arch criminal, Carrel manages to infiltrate in Vidauban’s circle of acquaintances and contacts. He becomes embroiled in a bizarre web of intrigue and discovers no shortage of possible murder suspects, all of whom appear to be surprised to see him still alive.The Mark Of The Day
8
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In a settlement in the northern mining country. The Marles, Bréhard and Gohelle families wake up and prepare for a new day at work. The young engineer Larzac, newly appointed to the mine, will soon oppose the authoritarian and conservative methods of his superior Dubard. Georges Gohelle would like to marry Marie Bréhard, but housing difficulties thwart their plans. Brezza, a Polish immigrant, who must return to his country, would like to hate his marriage to Louise Gohelle. Roger, Marie's little brother, has just turned 14. He does not want to go down to the mine as his elders have always done. He will however have to resign himself to it. Marles evokes for him the social struggles of 1906. Roger is injured during a landslide. In front of his family and his friend Marles, who had come to the hospital, he announced his decision to continue his profession. Larzac, invited to the Marles, reveals that he refused a quiet position at the Charbonnages de Paris. He too stays.The Bride of Darkness
5.4
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Sylvie, a young woman who believes to be cursed, lives in the town of Carcassonne with her guardian, Mr. Toulzac. He is a retired teacher who wishes to discover the secret of the Cathars, a Christian sect of the Middle Ages that glorified death over life. Sylvie meets Roland, a composer who instills new hope into her troubled mind. Mr. Toulzac then asks her then to renounce the world and go down a secret tomb he has just found.Gigolo
5.3
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Back from the war, Marceau Le Guern remembers. Educated in an orphanage run by Dominican brothers, he fell into misery when he left it. His only asset was his good looks, which did not escape the attention of Madame Alice, a shady woman who persuaded him to pose for pornographic photos meant for lonely aging women. Marceau also served as a gigolo before the war and captivity put an end to this juicy business. Now he wants to start a new life, all the more as ha has found love in the person of a pure young lady named Dominique. But Madame Alice won't hear of it...The Dreamy Mouth
4
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The story begins at a concert during which Beethoven's Concerto in D major for violin and orchestra is performed. Romaine, a mysterious woman, is in the concert hall. Pierre, her husband, is first violin of the Orchester Colonne. That evening, she discovers Marcel, a brilliant concerto soloist, and falls in love with him. Pierre and Marcel are friends, which complicates the situation. Pierre invites his friend to the house, without suspecting what will happen. The young woman, trying to find a clever pretext for a one-on-one meeting, quickly reveals her feelings to Marcel.Acting
1960Recourse in Grace as Octave's father
1959This Desired Body as Unknown
1958Neither Seen Nor Recognized as Un adjoint au maire
1954The Rebels of Lomanach as Chouan (uncredited)
1953The Earrings of Madame de... as Julien (uncredited)
1953Les Dents longues as Le portier (uncredited)
1953The Midnight Witness as Gardener
1952Three Women as Father Savon (segment "Coralie")
1952Jocelyn as Unknown
1952Adorable Creatures as Chairman of the Jury (uncredited)
1951Gigolo as Le vieil homme avec l'enfant (uncredited)
1951Under the Paris Sky as Patient
1950No Pity for Women as Guillaume
1950A Certain Mister as Le sacristain
1950Sorceror as A juror (uncredited)
1949Dr. Laennec as Le vieillard
1949The Mark Of The Day as Old miner (uncredited)
1949Between Eleven and Midnight as Bargeman (uncredited)
1949The Lovers of Verona as The grandfather
1948The Eagle with Two Heads as Unknown
1948Man to Men as Guest of Elsa (uncredited)
1948Eternal Conflict as The inspector
1948Convicted as Le colonel Rivière
1948The Queen's Lover as Un ministre (uncredited)
1947The Lost Village as Notary
1947Monsieur Vincent as Un mendiant cul-de-Jatte / Un pauvre (uncredited)
1947Coïncidences as Françoise's father
1947The House Under the Sea as Trade unionist
1947The Royalists as 'Galope-Chopine'
1947Panic as Monsieur Sauvage
1946Land Without Stars as Joachim, le père d'Aurélia
1946Behind These Walls as Mayor
1946Special Mission as (uncredited)
1945The Bride of Darkness as Unknown
1945Children of Paradise as Un encaisseur agressé par Lacenaire (uncredited)
1943It Happened at the Inn as Goupi-La Loi
1939Yamilé Under the Cedars as Unknown
1939Nord-Atlantique as Sheriff
1938Beautiful Star as Firmin, domestic
1938The Little Thing as Lalouette
1938The Secret of 421 as Patron Commissaire
1936Life Is Ours as Le vieux chômeur / Gustave Bertin
1934Sidonie Panache as Unknown
1933Le grillon du foyer as Unknown
1933Les deux 'Monsieur' de Madame as le commissaire
1932The Dreamy Mouth as Unknown
1930Accused, Stand Up! as L'huissier aux Assises
1927Fleur d'amour as Unknown
1927Napoleon as Joseph Fouché
1925Madame Sans-Gêne as Fouché
1924The Princess and the Clown as King Michel II of Georland
1923La faute des autres as Unknown
1917National Red Cross Pageant as Charles VII, the Dauphin - French episode
1912Queen Elizabeth as Worcester