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Released in 1931, Captain Craddock is a Franco-German musical film directed by Hanns Schwarz and Max de Vaucorbeil. It's a lively comedy of romance and maritime adventure, with a memorable soundtrack composed by Werner R. Heymann.
Among the songs in the film, Les Gars de la Marine is undoubtedly the most famous. Written by Jean Boyer, it is performed by Jean Murat and the Comedian Harmonists. The song celebrates the lives of sailors, with lively lyrics and a catchy rhythm that evokes the spirit of camaraderie and adventure on the high seas.
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Captain Craddock, commander of a cruiser whose crew hasn't been paid for months, decides to call his country's consul in Monaco to account. He discovers that one of his passengers, Princess Yola, is in fact the sovereign of Pontenero. An inveterate gambler, he squandered a sum of money at the Monte Carlo casino and threatened to bomb the Principality if his losses were not reimbursed. Finally, the princess convinces him to leave with her for new horizons.
Cast
- Jean Murat: Captain Craddock
- Käthe von Nagy: Princess Yola de Pontenero
- Charles Redgie: Pierre, the first officer
- Alice Tissot: Isabelle
- Nicolas Redelsperger: Minister of Finance
Other songs from the film
In addition to Les Gars de la Marine, the film includes several other musical numbers that contribute to its festive, maritime atmosphere:
- Quand la brise vagabonde
- Ponténero
This film is a fine example of musical cinema from the 1930s, and its soundtrack left its mark on the era. It is said that Hergé was inspired by the title of the song Les Gars de la Marine to create the name of the famous Captain Haddock.
Among the songs in the film, Les Gars de la Marine is undoubtedly the most famous. Written by Jean Boyer, it is performed by Jean Murat and the Comedian Harmonists. The song celebrates the lives of sailors, with lively lyrics and a catchy rhythm that evokes the spirit of camaraderie and adventure on the high seas.
Synopsis
Captain Craddock, commander of a cruiser whose crew hasn't been paid for months, decides to call his country's consul in Monaco to account. He discovers that one of his passengers, Princess Yola, is in fact the sovereign of Pontenero. An inveterate gambler, he squandered a sum of money at the Monte Carlo casino and threatened to bomb the Principality if his losses were not reimbursed. Finally, the princess convinces him to leave with her for new horizons.
Cast
- Jean Murat: Captain Craddock
- Käthe von Nagy: Princess Yola de Pontenero
- Charles Redgie: Pierre, the first officer
- Alice Tissot: Isabelle
- Nicolas Redelsperger: Minister of Finance
Other songs from the film
In addition to Les Gars de la Marine, the film includes several other musical numbers that contribute to its festive, maritime atmosphere:
- Quand la brise vagabonde
- Ponténero
This film is a fine example of musical cinema from the 1930s, and its soundtrack left its mark on the era. It is said that Hergé was inspired by the title of the song Les Gars de la Marine to create the name of the famous Captain Haddock.
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La Java bleue
Valse musette emblematic of French chanson
Composed by Vincent Scotto with lyrics by Géo Koger and Noël Renard, La Java bleue is an essential work in the French realist repertoire. First performed by Fréhel in 1939, it is in the musical tradition of the bals populaires, combining haunting melody and melancholy lyrics.
Although reminiscent of java, its rhythm is that of a musette waltz, offering timeless elegance and gentleness. Its poignant final verse underscores the ephemerality of promises and oaths, giving it a remarkable emotional depth.
Over the decades, this song has been revisited by numerous artists such as Patrick Bruel, Georgette Plana and Les Garçons Bouchers, testifying to its indelible musical heritage.
A work to be discovered and rediscovered, carried by the soul of the Paris of yesteryear.
Valse musette emblematic of French chanson
Composed by Vincent Scotto with lyrics by Géo Koger and Noël Renard, La Java bleue is an essential work in the French realist repertoire. First performed by Fréhel in 1939, it is in the musical tradition of the bals populaires, combining haunting melody and melancholy lyrics.
Although reminiscent of java, its rhythm is that of a musette waltz, offering timeless elegance and gentleness. Its poignant final verse underscores the ephemerality of promises and oaths, giving it a remarkable emotional depth.
Over the decades, this song has been revisited by numerous artists such as Patrick Bruel, Georgette Plana and Les Garçons Bouchers, testifying to its indelible musical heritage.
A work to be discovered and rediscovered, carried by the soul of the Paris of yesteryear.
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philippec
07/05/2025
That's a lovely presentation, thank you!
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"The Typewriter", composed by Leroy Anderson in 1950, is a unique musical work that transforms a typewriter into a percussive instrument. With its sounds of keys, bell and carriage return, it illustrates the frenetic pace of office work with humor and precision. This composition gained popularity thanks to the film "Un chef de rayon explosif" (1963), in which Jerry Lewis burlesquely mimes an office worker frantically typing on a typewriter, synchronized to the music. This cult scene helped make The Typewriter an iconic work, appreciated as much for its musical ingenuity as for its comic impact on popular culture.
"The Typewriter," composed by Leroy Anderson in 1950, is a one-of-a-kind musical piece that turns a typewriter into a percussion instrument. With the rhythmic sounds of keystrokes, bell chimes, and carriage returns, it cleverly captures the fast-paced nature of office work with humor and precision. The composition gained widespread recognition thanks to the 1963 film Who's Minding the Store?, in which Jerry Lewis delivers a hilariously exaggerated pantomime of an office worker furiously typing, perfectly synchronized with the music. This legendary scene cemented The Typewriter as a cultural icon, admired both for its musical ingenuity and its comedic legacy in popular entertainment.
"The Typewriter," composed by Leroy Anderson in 1950, is a one-of-a-kind musical piece that turns a typewriter into a percussion instrument. With the rhythmic sounds of keystrokes, bell chimes, and carriage returns, it cleverly captures the fast-paced nature of office work with humor and precision. The composition gained widespread recognition thanks to the 1963 film Who's Minding the Store?, in which Jerry Lewis delivers a hilariously exaggerated pantomime of an office worker furiously typing, perfectly synchronized with the music. This legendary scene cemented The Typewriter as a cultural icon, admired both for its musical ingenuity and its comedic legacy in popular entertainment.
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yoyodu77
19/04/2025
Don't forget Michel LEEB who imitated J LEWIS ...very good in mimics .
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also sung by Raoul de Godewarsvelde with different lyrics.
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The song "Alouette", sung by Gilles Dreu, who died on January 7, 2025 at the age of 90, is an adaptation of the song "La Peregrinación" from the album "Misa Criolla" (Messe et chants religieux d'inspiration folklorique Argentine (1963), by Argentine composer Ariel Ramírez and Félix Luna for the lyrics. Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx9gA_yonZo&t=70s
The lyrics of the French version were written by Pierre Delanoë. The song "Alouette", performed by Gilles Dreu, was released in May 1968, topping the charts and selling over 150,000 copies.
The lyrics of the French version were written by Pierre Delanoë. The song "Alouette", performed by Gilles Dreu, was released in May 1968, topping the charts and selling over 150,000 copies.
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ELLAMOSAR
11/01/2025
very well could you make a version music one page and the text to the continuation cordially
ACCORDEONIAL
11/01/2025
Hello, it's up to you to do it....very easy, why ask Lorenzo02 again??? very kind of you to have already provided all this!
Bertrand
19/01/2025
Completely agree with "Accordeonial". "Ellamosar" wants to have his cake and eat it too, and why not the creamer too???
