LITERATURE - French literature, theater and entertainment - Lot of fifty autograph letters, signed printed photographs and concert programs

ANCELLE Jean-Philippe Actor (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 Véronique Daughter 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 Ernest Brother 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 Clarisse Student at the Lycée Molière in Paris. A boarder at the Comédie Française, her career was mainly in the theat