772 - ANDRÉ BIRABEAU (1890-1974)

ANDRÉ BIRABEAU (1890-1974) HENRI BATAILLE (1880-1964) MON VIEUX [MY OLD MAN] A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS INTERMIXED WITH SONGS. LIBRETTO. 1924. IN FRENCH. Published without name, place, or date. 1 libretto, paperback, 92 pp. 27 x 21 cm Shows signs of wear. Headcap damaged, browning to the early and late pages, some foxing. Text unaffected. Premiered at the Théâtre de la Potinière in Paris on 18 December 1924, the musical ‘Mon vieux’ was a huge hit with audiences, running until 1 March 1925 for over 70 performances. This play, comprising 3 acts, 8 scenes and 20 songs, with a libretto by André Birabeau, lyrics by Henri Battaille, and music created through the collaboration of six composers (Pierre Chagnon, Albert Chantrier, Gaston Gabaroche, Raoul Moretti, Fred Pearly and Joseph Szulc), featured, amongst others, the actors and singers Marguerite Deval, Jane Marken, Pierre Etchepare and Marcel Vallée. André Albert Birabeau French writer and playwright, known as André Birabeau. He wrote primarily for the theatre, where he made a name for himself with his lively dialogue and light-hearted plays. Henri Battaille Best known by the pseudonym Battaille-Henri or Jacques Battaille-Henri. French entertainer, singer-songwriter, lyricist, song adapter, librettist, revue writer and director. Pierre Chagnon (1893-957) French composer, pianist and conductor. Albert Chantrier (1874-1946) French musician, composer, organist, pianist, conductor and arranger, trained at the Niedermeyer School. Gaston Gabaroche (1884-1961) French musician, composer, singer, actor, chanson singer and theatre director. Raoul Moretti (1893-1954) French musician, composer, orchestrator and writer of songs, operettas and film scores. Paul Léon François Pruvost, known as Fred Pearly (1885-1972) French singer-songwriter and arranger, winner of the Prix de la Chanson in 1961. Joseph Szulc, born Josef Zygmunt Szulc (1875-1956) A French composer and conductor of Polish origin, he composed melodies, works for the stage and numerous operettas. Marguerite Hippolyte Juliette Brulfer, known as Marguerite Deval (1866-1955) French actress and operetta singer. Jeanne Berthe Adolphine Crabbe, known as Jane Marken (1895-1976) Iconic French film and theatre actress. Pierre Etchepare (1891-1943) French theatre and film actor. Marcel Vallée (1880-1957) French theatre and film actor. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.