Movie: Il Était... Trois Chansons

Top 7 Billed Cast

Charles Aznavour
Charles Aznavour

Self

Jacqueline François
Jacqueline François

Self

Zappy Max
Zappy Max

Self

Pierre Roche
Pierre Roche

Self

Jo Charrier
Jo Charrier

Self

Roland Gerbeau
Roland Gerbeau

Self

Jean Marco
Jean Marco

Self

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    Director Claude André Lalande illustrates the theme of three songs in images. We see and hear in turn Roland Gerbeau "Himalaya", Jacqueline François "From Montmartre to the Latin Quarter" and Jean Marco "The Ghost of Aunt Anna". This mini musical is one of the ancestors of music videos.

  • Release Date

    1947-01-01

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    10

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    Français
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