Maurice Chevalier
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Maurice Chevalier – L'amour Est Passé Près De Vous
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He was born in Paris, France in 1888. His father was a house painter. His mother was of Belgian descent. Maurice made his name as a star of musical comedy, appearing in public as a singer and dancer at an early age.
It was in 1901 that he first began in show business at the age of 13. He was singing at a cafe for free when a well-known member of the theatre saw him and suggested that he try out for a local musical. He did so, and got the part. Chevalier got a name as an imitator and singer. His act in l’ Alcazar in Marseille was so succesful he made a triumphant rearrival in Paris.
In 1909 he became the partner of the biggest female star in France at the time, Fréhel. However, due to her alcohol and drug addiction their liason ended in 1911. Chevalier then started a relationship with the 23 year old Mistinguett at the Folies Bergére; they would eventually play out a very public romance.
World War I
Chevalier fulfilled his army service in 1913 and therefore couldn’t escape the draft when in 1914 World War I broke out. He was shot in the back in the first weeks of combat and taken as war prisoner in Germany for two years. In 1916 he managed to escape due to Minstinguett’s numerous relations.
In 1917 he became a star in le Casino de Paris and played before a public of English soldiers and Americans. He discovered jazz and ragtime and started thinking about touring in the United States. In prison camp he studied English and therefore had a certain advantage, compared with other French artists. He went to London where he met a new succes, even if he still sang in French.
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Very interesting background this guy has. Very good stuff I'm hearing too.
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The Music Hall of Fame are delighted to induct Maurice Chevalier into the Class of 1963. Congratulations. Please vist our page too see the latest inductees into the Music Hall of Fame
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clytie_hizashi
Absolutely darling man.
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aimeaimeaime'
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andyaanda
as great in music as in movies
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siddelina
First time I hear him and I like it :D
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Une pomme, pour vous.
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weejay
First shout for Maurice Chevalier. I have to win something, surely.
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