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Robert Charvay

1858 – 1925

French playwright

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About Robert Charvay

Lived 1858 – 1925 (aged 66–67). Robert Charvay was a French playwright and journalist.

Robert Charvay (5 March 1858 – 30 December 1925) is the pen name of Adrien Lefort, a French dramatist and journalist who worked for the daily Écho de Paris, where he signed his papers with the nickname .

He was the son of Charlotte Jeanne Judlin (1820–1883) and the French lyrical singer Jules Lefort (1822–1898). His parents divorced in 1872.

Works as dramatist Le Fiancé de Thylda, operetta buffa in 3 acts, written with Victor de Cottens, music by Louis Varney, 1900 ; remade under the title Le Voyage avant la noce L'Enfant du miracle, comedy buffa in 3 acts written with Paul Gavault, 1903 Papa Mulot, three acts dramatic comedy, 1904 Mademoiselle Josette, My Woman, four acts comedy written with Paul Gavault, 1906 Monsieur Pickwick, burlesque comedy in five acts, 1911

Screen adaptations His comedy Mademoiselle Josette, My Woman has been adapted four times on the screen: Mademoiselle Josette, ma femme (1914) by André Liabel Mademoiselle Josette, ma femme (1926) by Gaston Ravel Mademoiselle Josette, ma femme (1933) by André Berthomieu Mademoiselle Josette, ma femme (1951) by André Berthomieu

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1925, Paris
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Charvay?

French playwright

When was Robert Charvay born?

Robert Charvay was born on 5 March 1858 in Paris.

When did Robert Charvay die?

Robert Charvay died in 1925 in Paris.

What was Robert Charvay's occupation?

Robert Charvay was a playwright and journalist.

What nationality was Robert Charvay?

Robert Charvay was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Charvay

· Wikidata: Q15356855

· DBpedia: Robert Charvay

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