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André Mauprey

1881 – 1939

Librettist, Adapter, Lyricist, Composer, Actor

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Lived 1881 – 1939 (aged 57). André Mauprey was a French composer, librettist, actor, translator, adapter and writer.

André Mauprey (19 August 1881 – 3 February 1939) was a French writer, composer, librettist, and actor. He helped to popularize The Three Penny Opera, and was the first to translate many of its songs into French.

Working with Robert de Mackiels and Serge Veber, he wrote the lyrics for the operetta Tip-Toes based on the melodies of George Gershwin.

His music and lyrics were sung by Édith Piaf, Juliette Gréco, Marianne Oswald, Marlene Dietrich, and Mathé Altéry.

Discography Most widely held works with lyrics by Andre Mauprey

Complainte De Mackie (Mack the Knife) J'ai Laisse Mon Coeur Je T'ai Donné Mon Coeur Surabaya-Johnny Le Jazz Me Porte A La Peau Chanson De Barbara La Fiancée Du Pirate Jalousie

Selected filmography André Mauprey was a versatile artist, contributing as a writer, lyricist, composer, and actor to many films in the 1920s and 30s.

Screenplay Prince of the Six Days (1936) Le Baron tzigane (1935) Le Cavalier Lafleur (1934) Princesse Czardas (1934) L’Opéra de quat’sous (1931)

Composer En m'en foutant

Lyricist La belle aventure (1932) Amourous Adventure (1932) I Kiss Your Hand, Madame (1929) By Rocket to the Moon (1929)

Actor Midnight, Place Pigalle (1934)

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Officer of the Legion of Honour
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Frequently asked questions

Who was André Mauprey?

Librettist, Adapter, Lyricist, Composer, Actor

When was André Mauprey born?

André Mauprey was born on 19 August 1881 in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris, Paris.

When did André Mauprey die?

André Mauprey died on 3 February 1939 in 18th arrondissement of Paris, Paris.

What was André Mauprey's occupation?

André Mauprey was a composer, librettist, actor, translator, adapter and writer.

What nationality was André Mauprey?

André Mauprey was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: André Mauprey

· Wikidata: Q4759995

· DBpedia: André Mauprey

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