[Zukor, Adolph. (1873-1976)] [Chevalier, Maurice. (1888-1972)] Irwin, Will. (1873-1948). The House That Shadows Built - INSCRIBED BY ADOLPH ZUKOR TO MAURICE CHEVALIER. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Doran, & Co.. 1928. First.
Biography of the film mogul and founder of Paramount Pictures, Adolph Zukor, signed and inscribed by Zukor to Maurice Chevalier on a presentation leaf tipped to the half title. The biography gave its title to the 1931 compilation film made to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Paramount. 293 pp. Blue cloth. Light edge wear, rear board slightly dented with a small tear to the final endpaper; otherwise overall in fine condition.
The French actor, cabaret singer and entertainer Maurice Chevalier is perhaps best known for his signature songs, including "Louise", "Mimi", "Valentine", and "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" and for his films, including The Love Parade and The Big Pond. His trademark attire was a boater hat, which he always wore on stage with a tuxedo. In 1958, he starred with Leslie Caron and Louis Jourdan in Gigi and in the early 1960s, he made eight films, including Can-Can in 1960 and Fanny the following year. The success of Gigi prompted Hollywood to give him an Academy Honorary Award that year for achievements in entertainment.
[Zukor, Adolph. (1873-1976)] [Chevalier, Maurice. (1888-1972)] Irwin, Will. (1873-1948). The House That Shadows Built - INSCRIBED BY ADOLPH ZUKOR TO MAURICE CHEVALIER. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Doran, & Co.. 1928. First.
Biography of the film mogul and founder of Paramount Pictures, Adolph Zukor, signed and inscribed by Zukor to Maurice Chevalier on a presentation leaf tipped to the half title. The biography gave its title to the 1931 compilation film made to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Paramount. 293 pp. Blue cloth. Light edge wear, rear board slightly dented with a small tear to the final endpaper; otherwise overall in fine condition.
The French actor, cabaret singer and entertainer Maurice Chevalier is perhaps best known for his signature songs, including "Louise", "Mimi", "Valentine", and "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" and for his films, including The Love Parade and The Big Pond. His trademark attire was a boater hat, which he always wore on stage with a tuxedo. In 1958, he starred with Leslie Caron and Louis Jourdan in Gigi and in the early 1960s, he made eight films, including Can-Can in 1960 and Fanny the following year. The success of Gigi prompted Hollywood to give him an Academy Honorary Award that year for achievements in entertainment.