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Charles Prince is a Actor, Director and Scriptwriter French born on 27 april 1872 at Maisons-Laffitte (France)

Charles Prince

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Birth name Charles Ernest René Petitdemange
Nationality France
Birth 27 april 1872 at Maisons-Laffitte (France)
Death 18 july 1933 (at 61 years) at Paris (France)

Charles Prince Seigneur (27 April 1872 – 18 July 1933) was a French-born film actor and comedian, best known for his screen persona "Rigadin" in numerous short slapstick comedies. He was also known as "Moritz" in Germany, "Whiffles" in England and the US, and "Tartufini" in Italy. He was the second biggest film star in the world in the years leading up to World War I, just behind his rival Max Linder. Prince's "Rigadin" character was similar to Linder's "Max" in that they were both upper-class dandys that were constantly getting into trouble with authority figures and love interests. Prince began his acting career on the stage and was hired by Pathé Frères in 1908. He made over 200 films as "Rigadin" from 1909 until 1920. By 1920 his popularity had faded and he played supporting roles in a handful of films in the 1920s and 1930s.

Biography

Prince's great-Grandson is French film director Cris Ubermann.

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Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Charles Prince (144 films)

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Actor

Le coq du regiment
Le coq du regiment (1933)
, 1h20
Directed by Maurice Cammage
Origin France
Genres Comedy
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors Fernandel, André Roanne, Georges Péclet, Charles Prince, Christiane Delyne, Ginette Gaubert
Rating65% 3.2576353.2576353.2576353.2576353.257635
Médard et Lavirette, frères de lait, se retrouvent à la caserne où le premier est simple soldat et le second lieutenant. Ce dernier, coureur impénitent, se fait passer pour Médard, ce qui entraîne de nombreux quiproquos. Mais tout va s'arranger pour le « coq » du régiment.
Sa meilleure cliente
Sa meilleure cliente (1932)
, 1h27
Directed by Pierre Colombier
Origin France
Genres Comedy
Actors Elvire Popesco, René Lefèvre, Charles Prince, Hélène Robert, André Lefaur, Marcelle Monthil
Roles Larnois
Rating61% 3.0985053.0985053.0985053.0985053.098505
Edwige et son jeune amant Gaston ont l'idée de monter un institut de beauté et de cures de rajeunissement. Pour donner confiance aux clientes et les convaincre des effets foudroyants de la cure, Edwige se fait passer pour la mère de Gaston et prétend être une vieille dame miraculeusement rajeunie.
Buridan's Donkey
Buridan's Donkey (1932)
, 1h17
Directed by Alexandre Ryder
Origin France
Genres Comedy
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors René Lefèvre, Mona Goya, Colette Darfeuil, Charles Prince, Simone Deguyse, Mauricet
Roles Adolphe
Rating60% 3.03513.03513.03513.03513.0351
Georges est un amoureux des femmes, de toutes les femmes, sans exception. Un beau jour, une jeune fille pas comme les autres, une sauvageonne, va rentrer dans sa vie. Georges tombera-t-il amoureux et connaîtra-t-il les joies du mariage malgré son amour des femmes ?
Departure
Departure (1931)
, 1h40
Directed by Maurice Tourneur
Origin France
Genres Drama
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films
Actors Jean Marchat, Simone Cerdan, Ginette d'Yd, Gaby Basset, Charles Prince, Gaston Mauger
Roles Le comique
Rating47% 2.383272.383272.383272.383272.38327
Jacques a tué par accident son tuteur. Il fuit la France en embarquant dans un bateau pour l'Indochine...
His Highness Love
His Highness Love (1931)
, 1h31
Directed by Robert Péguy, Joe May
Origin France
Genres Comedy
Actors Annabella, André Lefaur, André Alerme, Charles Prince, André Dubosc, Henry Richard
Roles Ernest

L'intrigue du film est un vaudeville dans lequel un fils de famille exerce un chantage sur les siens pour obtenir la direction de l'usine familiale ; faute de quoi, annonce-t-il, il épousera Annette, une barmaid. Dès qu'il a obtenu satisfaction, le jeune homme abandonne la jeune fille. Mais il ne tardera pas à prendre conscience de son erreur.
The cushion pad
The cushion pad (1931)
, 1h2
Directed by Jean Toulout, Joe Francis
Origin France
Genres Comedy
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors Bach, Henry Laverne, Charles Prince, Alice Tissot, Oléo, Hélène Hallier
Roles Maître Pouponnet

Une comédie du mariage, avec un chassé-croisé entre un capitaine, sa sœur vieillissante, son ordonnance et une charmante soubrette.
Le Cœur de Rigadin
Le Cœur de Rigadin (1918)
, 11minutes
Directed by Georges Monca
Origin France
Genres Comedy
Actors Charles Prince
Roles Rigadin

Chez la modiste
Chez la modiste (1918)
, 10minutes
Directed by Georges Monca
Origin France
Genres Comedy
Actors Charles Prince, Betty Daussmond
Roles Rigadin

L'Épervier de Rigadin
L'Épervier de Rigadin (1918)
, 9minutes
Directed by Georges Monca
Origin France
Genres Comedy
Actors Charles Prince
Roles Rigadin

Rigadin et les Deux dactylos
Rigadin et les Deux dactylos (1916)
, 10minutes
Directed by Georges Monca
Origin France
Genres Comedy
Actors Charles Prince
Roles Rigadin