Between 1919 and 1939, Paris experienced a cultural and intellectual boom. This blog will feature artists, writers, composers, musicians, and designers. Paris was at its cultural peak.
A renowned French actor and director, Jouvet was born on the northwestern coast of France in 1887. His training in the theater as a young man helped him to overcome speech impediments and a sometimes paralyzing stage fright.
Jouvet’s classical training fueled his success as a film star, and audience would flock to his movies, whether they were good or not. He collaborated with playwright Jean Giraudoux in 1928, and together they produced the first staging of The Madwoman of Chaillot in 1945. He died of a heart attack while in his dressing room in 1951.
In the 2007 Pixar film Ratatouille, the character of Anton Ego was modeled after Louis Jouvet.
I’ll admit, I am always somewhat fascinated by actors, musicians and performers who “suffer” from stage fright; kind of like a pyromaniac afraid of fire.
Learn something new every day–and it’s more fun when it includes animation đ Thx.
Right, Kristin?! Who knew? (I sure didn’t)
I saw that movie, and there is one line, when the tasting food takes him back to being a kid, to Mom, that touched me in particular. It did feel real, as if taken from someone’s life. Lovely post on Jouvet.
Thank you, Silvia. I haven’t seen the movie, but now I want to!
I loved watching that movie–without knowing some of the characters were based on real people!
I’m planning to watch it soon, Denise. Thanks for posting!
WOW WOW WOW. Pixar featured him? Martha, how are you finding out all of this great information?! Your posts are sooooo informative and so interesting. And with videos! Ugh. Can you write mine for me? Please? Pretty please? đ
LOL, Julie. You know I wrote these in February?! After researching in January! Can’t wait to get back to my new novel…..
You are stringing together these gems that will end with a sparkler of a necklace this month! Fascinating stuff, always.
What a lovely metaphor, Sharon! đđ
Wow! I am learnng something new every day from Martha! ⤠xxx
Mission accomplished, Lottie!