ANCELLE Jean-PhilippeActor (16 leading roles), director (5 plays), author (2 books), adaptor, arranger, singer, composer, designer, lyricist, scenographer: a highly versatile stage performer. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 "Pour Madeleine". On the verso: signature of J.-Jacques Durand.ARNOULD-PLESSY Jeanne-Sylvanie(Metz, 07.09.1819 - 1897). Conservatoire until 1829. First appearance at the Comédie Française in 1834. In 1845, she left Paris for London where she married a playwright, J.F. Arnould. She performed in St Petersburg and returned to Paris in 1855. Autograph letter signed 01.08.1883: "je suis bien touchée de votre excellente lettre - de toute la bienveillance du Maìtre, du Grand Maître - ..."; Autograph letter signed 12.01. "... Mais tout se paye, et l'on dit que vous avez du talent ! Oh! Mais, un talent !!! Ça me fait un peu peur pour vous, aimable femme".ATLAS Georges(Geneva, 14.08.1926 - Bologna-Billancourt, 26.02.1996). He appeared in around thirty films and TV programmes, but is best known for lending his voice to a number of radio and television roles. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard.AUBERT Francis(1954 - 12.09.2016) Tour manager. Programme signed to Madeleine.AVRON Philippe(Croisic, Loire Atlantique, 18.09.1928 - Paris, 31.07.2010). After becoming a scout, he obtained a law degree and a certificate in adolescent psychology, before becoming an educator. He wrote several novels before turning to the theatre. He played at the Théâtre d'Avignon, then at the TNP. His theatrical qualities earned him several awards around the world. Programme signed for 27 and 28 October "Amicalement Merci”. BARBULEE Madeleine(Nancy, 02.09.1910 - Paris, 01.01.2001). Began performing at the age of three. Studied at the Nancy Conservatory of Fine Arts, where she won first prize for diction. She devoted part of her life to children's theatre. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard.BERNHARDT Rosine dite Sarah(Paris, 22.09.1844 - Paris, 26.03.1923). First seen at the Odéon in 1869, she returned to the Comédie Française in 1872, where she had made her debut. In 1880, she left this theatre for a series of tours abroad. She became director of the Renaissance in 1893 and leased the Théâtre des Nations in 1898. Her golden voice and dramatic sensibility made her the ideal choice for artists from 1870 to 1900. Autograph letter signed "J'aurai bien grand plaisir à vous voir..."; Autograph letter signed "Vous êtes un galant homme ...".BERRY Serge(Paris, 26.01.1921 - Paris, 22.11.1998). He made his film debut in 1941 in a small role, a role in which he remained throughout his career. He played Moers in the Maigret films. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine. At the verso: Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 by Anne Kerylen.BERUTTI Jean-Claude(Toulon, 14.06.1952 - ). Studied at the Strasbourg National Theatre School. In 1997, he was appointed director of the Théâtre de Bussang. From 2002 onwards, together with François Rancillac, he directed the Comédie de Saint-Etienne, the Centre Dramatique National and its school. Since 2009, he has been the sole director of the Comédie de Saint-Etienne. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine.BODOIN VéroniqueDaughter of Jacques BODOIN and Micheline DAX, actress and television host. She trained at the Cépeg theatre school in Sainte-Hyacinthe (CDN). Photograph dedicated "Pour Madelaine, Amitiés".BRUNET Geneviève(Paris, 31.05.1930 - ). Student at the Lycée Molière. She was an actress and director. She worked on most of her twin sister Odile Mallet's productions. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine.COLIN Erik(Sarcelles, 18.09.1947 - Paris, 15.11.2013). Known for his film roles in "Et la tendresse? Bordel !" He lent his deep voice to the French version of several films.Signature on a programme photo.COQUELIN Cadet ErnestBrother of Constant Coquelin the elder. (Boulogne-sur-Mer, 16.05.1848 - Suresnes, 08.02.1909). In 1864, he went to Paris and after a brilliant examination was admitted to the Conservatoire. A member of the Comédie-Française (1868), he played the great roles of Molière. He also wrote several books under the pseudonym Pirouette. Autograph letter signed 24.04.1896: "... dites le je vous prie à Maréchal...".CUBAYNES Jean-Jacques(Toulouse, ). Studied chemistry and music at university in Toulouse. He obtained a doctorate in structural chemistry. He then went on to perfect his skills at the Ecole supérieure d 'art lÿriques in Paris. He performed on all the main pedals in France as a solo lyric artist. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard:(J:J: Cubaynes). He performed successfully on most of the major French stages.DEUDON ClarisseStudent at the Lycée Molière in Paris. A boarder at the Comédie Française, her career was mainly in the theatre, but she also made a number of films.Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine.DEVOS Raymond(Mouscron (B), 09.11.1922 - Saint-Rémy-les-Chevreuses, 15.06.2006). He was famous for his wordplay, his mime skills, his taste for comical paradoxes, nonsense and the quest for meaning. Many consider him a genius with words, an eccentric and astonishing poet.Programme signed 26.01.1977 at Madeleine.DI RIGO Guy(Toulon, 25.02.1929 - Paris, 26.10.1998) real name: Guy René Louis Charruaud. Actor and stuntman. Made a name for himself in the 1964 Jacques Deray film "Un beau matin d'été", in which he starred with Géraldine Chapelin. Signature on a programme page "Pour Madeleine, très sympathiquement". At the verso: signature by Christine Audhuy.DUBOST Paulineborn Paulette Marie Emma Deplanque (Paris, 08.10.1910 - Longjumeau, 21.09.2011). At the age of 7, she joined the Paris Opera as a Petit Rat. At 17, she moved on to operetta and then cinema. After the war, she also took part in TV films and series. In 2007, she made her last film. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine.DUCAUX Annie(Besançon, 10.09.1908 - Champeaux, 31.12.1996). She was a member of the Comédie Française from 1946 to 1981. She led a discreet life away from the mundanities of show business. She had a successful career in the cinema, where her wide range of talent enabled her to play a wide variety of roles. Programme signed to Madeleine 14.01.1976.DUMAT Philippe(Neuilly-sur-Seine, 04.03.1925 - 10.01.2006). In 1943, he began a career as an actor in Paris, then in the provinces. He moved into the world of dubbing, where his voice soon became that of the villain in cartoons. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine.ESCUDERO Leny(Espinal,E, 05.11.1932 - Giverny,F, 09.10.2015 ). Born in Spain, his family left the country in 1939 and settled in Mayenne. He moved to Paris, where he survived by doing odd jobs. He became a tiler and set up his own business. His singing career began in 1957. In 1962, he brought out his first record, and enjoyed success, fame and fortune. He gave up everything to tour the world. Author, composer, performer, his voice is distinctive. Programme signed.GIRARDOT Annie(Paris, 25.10.1931 - 2011). A graduate of the Paris Conservatoire, her first hit was "Treize à table", filmed in 1954. More kind than beautiful, versatile, she was the French star of the 1970s. In 2006, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Photograph dedicated.GOLDSCHMIDT Gilbert de(Berlin, 26.04.1925 - 01.01.2010). He spent his childhood in Paris and left France in 1940. He joined the American army and landed in France in 1944. He began working in the film industry, producing films for the Marshall Plan. He produced more than 40 films. Typed letter signed 28.06.1939 : "... car je n'ai ni mangé, ni dormi ces derniers jours..." with envelope.GRÜND Françoise(Paris, 05.04.1938 - ). An ethnoscenographer and stage director, Françoise GRÜND holds a doctorate in her field, which she helped to create, and taught at the University of Paris X until her retirement in 2003. Also a painter, she was artistic director of the Maison des cultures du monde from 1982 to 1998, of the Festival de l'imaginaire from 1992 to 1998, and directed the Festival des arts traditionnels from 1974 to 1982. She is the wife of stage director Chérif Khaznadar. Autograph letter signed Paris, 25.03.1985; Autograph address on an envelope from the Maison des Culture du Monde.HOUDINIERE Jean-Claude(Paris, 12.05.1938 - ). Studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique. He appeared on television in dramas and in the programme Au théâtre ce soir. In the early 1970s he appeared in films. In 1972, he founded a theatre distribution company.Photograph with autograph dedication signed: "Avec mes meilleures souvenirs".JANSEN Maaïke(Marcilly-le-Hayer (Aube), 05.12.1941 - ). An actress in theatre, television and film, she was nominated at the 2011 Molières for "Le Molière de la Comédienne" for her role in Le Technicien by Eric Assous. She has been married to actor Roland Giraud since 1966. They had a daughter Géraldine who was murdered in 2004.Photograph with autograph dedication signed "Pour Madeleine avec Joie". At the verso: signature by Pierre Bonnet.JANSSEN Marthe(1984 - ). Training: Alain Janey and Paulette Frantz drama courses. Philippe Hottier "Le Clown" course - Théâtre Phénix. Actor, she has played many roles in theatre, television and film. Photograph with autograph dedication signed: "Pour Madeleine, avec mon petit cœur de bonniche". LAMOUREUX Robert(Saint Mandé, Seine, 04.01.1920 - Boulogne-Billancourt, 29.10.2011). He began his career in cabaret, then tried his hand at every facet of show business: music hall, record, radio, theatre, playwright, poet, lyricist and scriptwriter. In 1960, he moved into cinema, but preferred theatre. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 for Madeleine.LAVALETTE BernardBernard de Fleury, known as (Paris, 20.01.1926 - Paris, 14.12.2019 ). Specialising in supporting roles in films, he preferred the theatre. His theatrical career was much more extensive, for example in vaudeville plays.Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine.LEUVEN Adolphe de(1800 - 14.04.1884). He wrote more than 170 plays and liberti with opera stagings by Adolphe ADAM, Louis CLAPISSON and Ambroise THOMAS.he was associated with the Opéra Comique for 50 years. He was co-director from 1862 to 1874.Autograph letter signed to AT: "Voulez-vous, cher Monsieur, nous faire le sacrifice de votre temps...".MALLET Odile Brunet known as(Alançon, 31.05.1930 - ). She was a pupil at the Lycée Molière in Paris. She is the twin sister of the actress Geneviève Brunet and the widow of the actor Jean Davy. She is a member of the Comédie Française. She has acted in numerous comedies since 1955 and is currently a stage director.Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard.MARCEAU Marcel(Strasbourg, 22.03.1923 - Cahors, 22.09.2007). He attended the School of Decorative Arts in Limoges and became a pupil of Jean-Louis Barrault. He established the grammar of the art of mime or mobile statue: "Speech is not necessary to express what is in one's heart". In 1947, he founded his first company and became one of the best-known French artists in the world.Programme signed in Madeleine, 26.01.1977 also signed by Raymond Devos. 28 pp. In-4.MARTIN Jacques(Lyon, 22.06.1933 - Biarritz, 14.09.2007). Educated by the Jesuits, he turned to the theatre as an actor, then as a radio and TV presenter, and finally as a TV producer. Brochure dedicated to M.MOREAU Jeanne(Paris 23.01.1928 - 31.07.2017). Trained at the Paris Conservatoire. Actress, singer and director. Her filmography includes the great names of European and American cinema. She was the first woman to be elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts of the Institut de France. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard.MURACCIOLE Bernard(Bizerte, 1937 - ). He hesitated between comic strips, teaching English, gymnastics and singing. He entered the Conservatoire de Nice, where he won first prize, and was admitted to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, where he won three first prizes (singing, lyric art and operetta). He joined the Paris Opéra as a baritone, then La Scala in Milan. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine.MURZEAU RobertLa Rochelle, 20.06.1909 - Châtelaillon-Plage, 08.07.1990). Actor with an extensive filmography.Programme signed 21 March.PAREDES Jean(Pusignan, 27.10.1914 - La Seyne-sur-Mer, 12.07.1998). He began his career in song and comic opera. He appeared in around a hundred films. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard.PERIER François(Paris 10.11.1919 - Paris 28.06.2002). He trained at the Cours Simon before entering the Conservatoire. He began his film career in 1938. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard.PETIT Roland(Villemomble, 13.01.1924 - Geneva, 10.07.2011). Choreographer and dancer. Trained at the Opèra Ballet School in Paris, he joined the corps de ballet in 1940. At the Théâtre de Marigny, he founded the Corps des Ballets des Champs Elysées in 1945 with Zizi Jeanmaire as his prima ballerina. She became his wife in 1954. Signature on a programme "Les Ballets de Marseille".PHILIPE Gérard(Cannes, 04.12.1922 - Paris, 25.11.1959). Theatre and film actor. He did his bacchalauréat in Cannes, where his father wanted him to be a lawyer, but when he came into contact with artists who had come to the free zone, he decided to become an actor. Autograph letter signed: "...je regrette et j'espère travailler bientôt avec vous...".; photographic portrait; postcard with autograph letter signed (other hand) at the verso.RACHEL Elisabeth FELIX(Mumpf, AG, 21.02.1821 - Paris, 03.01.1858). The most famous tragedienne of her time. Samson, a member of the Théatre-Français, taught her everything she needed to know and introduced her to acting. She became the embodiment of the tragic heroine and, at the age of 20, was a member of the board of the Théatre-Français, where she earned one of the highest salaries in the profession. Her private life and her princely lovers provided fodder for the gazettes of the time. She died of tuberculosis.Autograph letter signed: "C'est bien hardi à moi d'oser espèrer du monde ce soir au Théâtre Français ...".REJANE Gabrielle REJU known as(Paris, 05.06.1856 - Paris, 14.06.1920). As talented in comedy as in drama. Influenced by free theatre, she turned to naturalist theatre. In 1895, her fame became international. From 1900, she made several films.Autograph letter signed: "... je ne sais comment m'excuser pour le retard apporté à vous rendre les réserves...".PIERRE Roger(Paris, 30.08.1923 - Port Marly, 23.01.2010). In 1947, while working as a radio announcer at Radio Luxembourg, he met Jean-Marc Thibault, with whom he formed a well-known comedy duo. This duo lasted until 1976, when they split up to pursue separate careers.Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine.SAINT GERMAIN Gilles de(Paris, 12.01.1833 - Courbevoie, 07.1899). At the age of 17, he entered the Conservatoire, where he was awarded 1st prize for acting in 1852. After a tour of the provinces, he played at the Odéon, the Comédie française and the Palais-Royal. Few actors have played so many characters, both new and revivals, which can be estimated at 250.Autograph letter signed to Ambroise Thomas:"...Elève du Conservatoire, classé parmi les meilleures, je déclare que j'en suis très fier; j'ai toujours aimé le Conservatoire et lui serait toujours reconnaissant de ce que je lui dois....".SALLÉ AlbertAfter working as a bus conductor in Paris, Albert Sallé retired to old Menton. It was here that he created small, animated theatres with highly precise sound effects. These little scenes set in cylinders reveal a touching view of the world around him. Autograph letter signed 26.10.1936: "... je tiens seulement à vous dire que je comprends votre douleur ...".SECK Ibrahim (Thiès, 28.08.1938 - Thiès, 20.08.1997). Of Senegalese origin, he arrived in Paris in 1958 where he studied at the Conservatoire d'art dramatique, then acted in a number of television films and was regularly hired for the cinema. He was the first black man to make his mark in a world still marked by racism. Photograph with autograph dedication. At the verso: autograph dedication signed by P.J. Moncorbier.TRUFFIER JulesAn actor at the Odéon theatre, he joined the Comédie française in 1875 and became a member in 1888. He was also a teacher at the Paris Conservatoire. Autograph letter signed on mardi soir to Mme Ambroise Thomas: "...les marchands de billets sont cause de tout; ce trafic est monstrueux, on ne peut hélas ! S'y opposer....".VALIERE Jean(Paris, 09.02.1941 - Montpellier, 02.01.2016). Real name: Jean-Paul Chezat. Photograph dedicated.VENDEUIL Magali de(La Vernarede, Gard, 18.09.1926 - Paris,12.01.2009). Wife of Robert Lamoureux. Pensioner at the Comédie Française. 2x Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard.VIRLOGEUX Henri(Nevers, 22.03.1924 - Paris, 19.12.1995). After studying law, and already passionate about theatre, he moved to Paris and performed in cabarets on the Left Bank. It was Jean Vilar who gave him the opportunity to launch his career. After his success on stage, it was on television that he made his name. He made around fifty films and lent his voice to several dubbings. Signed printed photograph applied to cardboard in-16 to Madeleine.