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Henri Letondal is a Actor Canadien born on 29 june 1901 at Montreal (Canada)

Henri Letondal

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Nationality Canada
Birth 29 june 1901 at Montreal (Canada)
Death 15 february 1955 (at 53 years)

Henri Letondal était un comédien, animateur de radio, critique, musicien et homme de théâtre québécois, né à Montréal le 29 juin 1901 et mort à Hollywood (Californie) le 15 février 1955.

Biography

Natif de Montréal, Henri Letondal apprendra le violoncelle avec Gustave Labelle. Il devint, en 1921, critique des spectacles et concerts à La Patrie, quotidien montréalais dont il sera le correspondant à Paris entre 1925 et 1929.

Il commença sa carrière artistique au Monument national au début dans les années 1920 en créant des troupes de théâtres proposant un répertoire francophone moderne. Entre autres, il amena la création en 1922 et 1923 de pièces de Charles Vildrac à Montréal. Ces tentatives déplurent fortement aux spectateurs et aux critiques, jugées trop modernes.

À la radio (CKAC), il anime l'émission L'Heure provinciale avec Juliette Béliveau de 1929 à 1938. Cette émission sera commanditée par le gouvernement du Québec et vouée à la promotion des musiciens et compositeurs québécois. Devenu le directeur des relations publiques de France-film, il fonda en 1930 un cabaret de chanson sur la rue Saint-Denis à Montréal, Le Chat Botté, devenu Mon Paris en 1937, où des chanteurs classiques donnaient parfois des récitals.

Il se produit aussi, entre 1930 et 1945, comme comédien et metteur en scène sur la plupart des scènes montréalaises, notamment au Stella, au Monument national, au His Majesty's et à L'Arcade.

Il eut un rôle important dans la création de l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal en militant publiquement pour sa création au début des années 1930.

En 1938, débute à la station de radio montréalaise CKAC, la très importante série Le théâtre de chez nous où Henri Letondal signera plus de 200 pièces durant les neuf années de l'émission (1938-1947). Il sera aussi l'auteur de quelques feuilletons radiophoniques dont La Famille Gauthier (1939-1940) et Le Capitaine Bravo (1940-1944).

En 1941, Henri Letondal fut un des premiers artisans (scripteur et animateur) de l'émission Les Joyeux Troubadours (radio de Radio-Canada). Il y tiendra un rôle actif jusqu'à ce qu'il décide de tenter sa chance à Hollywood. Clément Latour le remplacera aux Joyeux Troubadours.

Il vécut la fin de sa carrière à Hollywood qui sera ponctuée de nombreux séjours à Montréal. Il y tiendra des rôles de soutien dans une vingtaine de films. Sa collaboration la plus significative fut pour le film The Razor's Edge (1946).

Il mourut en Californie en 1955.

Il était le fils d'Arthur Letondal (pianiste, organiste, professeur, musicographe) et le petit-fils de Paul Letondal (pianiste, organiste, violoncelliste, professeur), originaire de Franche-Comté (France) et qui arrive à Montréal en 1852. Vraisemblablement le premier musicien aveugle à se fixer au Canada, Paul Letondal a eu un rôle important dans le développement de la musique classique à Montréal au XIXe siècle

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Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Henri Letondal (28 films)

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Actor

A Bullet for Joey, 1h27
Directed by Lewis Allen
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller
Themes Spy films, Political films
Actors Edward G. Robinson, George Raft, Audrey Totter, Peter van Eyck, George Dolenz, William Bryant
Roles Dubois
Rating59% 2.9969452.9969452.9969452.9969452.996945
Communist agents in Canada are spying on Dr. Carl Macklin, an atomic physicist whose knowledge they want. To kidnap him, Eric Hartman, the party's top man in Montreal, offers $100,000 to a deported American criminal, Joe Victor.
Deep in My Heart, 2h12
Directed by Stanley Donen
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films
Actors José Ferrer, Helen Traubel, Merle Oberon, Walter Pidgeon, Doe Avedon, Paul Henreid
Rating63% 3.150943.150943.150943.150943.15094
Biographie romancée du compositeur autrichien Sigmund Romberg (1887-1951), auteur de nombreuses comédies musicales à succès sur Broadway au début du XX siècle.
The Gambler from Natchez, 1h26
Directed by Henry Levin
Origin USA
Genres Western
Actors Dale Robertson, Debra Paget, Thomas Gomez, Kevin McCarthy, Douglas Dick, Henri Letondal
Roles Police Commissioner Robert Renard
Rating66% 3.339393.339393.339393.339393.33939
South Sea Woman, 1h39
Directed by Arthur Lubin
Origin USA
Genres War, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Action, Adventure, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Théâtre, Transport films, Political films, Films based on plays, Road movies
Actors Burt Lancaster, Virginia Mayo, Chuck Connors, Henri Letondal, Arthur Shields, Barry Kelley
Roles Alphonse
Rating61% 3.0972953.0972953.0972953.0972953.097295
U.S. Marine Master Gunnery Sergeant James O'Hearn (Burt Lancaster) is being tried at the San Diego Marine base for desertion, theft, scandalous conduct and destruction of property in time of war. He refuses to testify or plead guilty or not guilty to the charges. The film alternates between flashbacks and the courtroom, as witnesses give their testimony.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, 1h27
Directed by Howard Hawks
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Romantic comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films about sexuality, Théâtre, Erotic films, Musical films, Films based on plays, Films based on musicals, Children's films
Actors Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Marcel Dalio, Tommy Noonan
Roles Grotier (uncredited)
Rating71% 3.5518253.5518253.5518253.5518253.551825
Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) and Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell) are American showgirls and best friends. Lorelei has a passion for diamonds, believing that attracting a rich husband is one of the few ways a woman can succeed economically. She is engaged to Gus Esmond (Tommy Noonan), a naive nerd willing to do or buy anything for her. However, Gus is under the control of his wealthy, upper-class father. Dorothy, on the other hand, is looking for a different kind of love, attracted only to men who are good-looking and fit.
Little Boy Lost, 1h35
Directed by George Seaton, William Perlberg
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Melodrama
Actors Bing Crosby, Claude Dauphin, Gabrielle Dorziat, Christian Fourcade, Nicole Maurey, Michael Moore
Roles Tracing Service Clerk
Rating67% 3.387053.387053.387053.387053.38705
During World War II an American war correspondent, Bill Wainwright (played by Crosby), was stationed in Paris. He met and fell in love with a French singer, Lisa Garret (played by Maurey). They married and had a son, Jean.
Dangerous When Wet, 1h35
Directed by Charles Walters
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Romantic comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about animals, Films about music and musicians, Sports films, Musical films
Actors Rita Hayworth, Esther Williams, Glenn Ford, Fernando Lamas, Jack Carson, George Macready
Roles Joubert
Rating61% 3.09793.09793.09793.09793.0979
Katie Higgins (Williams) is the wholesome daughter of a dairy farmer. The entire family (Pa, Ma, Suzie, Katie, and Junior) start the day with a brisk song and morning swim. One day, Katie meets travelling salesman Windy Weebe (Carson) who is instantly smitten. Weebe sells an elixir that purports to turn the user into a peppy, fit-as-a-fiddle specimen, and upon noticing the entire family's strength in the water, suggests that they all attempt to swim the English Channel. The family and Weebe head off to England whereupon they learn that the distance to be conquered is 20 miles "as the seagull flies" but with the currents, can be up to 42 miles. Katie is the only one in the family strong enough to attempt this feat, so she begins training with Weebe as her coach.
Monkey Business, 1h32
Directed by Howard Hawks
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Romance
Themes Children's films
Actors Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn, Hugh Marlowe, Henri Letondal
Roles Jerome Kitzel
Rating68% 3.4480353.4480353.4480353.4480353.448035
Dr. Barnaby Fulton (Cary Grant), an absent-minded research chemist for the Oxly chemical company, is trying to develop an elixir of youth. He is urged on by his commercially minded boss, Oliver Oxly (Charles Coburn). One of Dr. Fulton's chimpanzees, Esther, gets loose in the laboratory, mixes a beaker of chemicals, and pours the mix into the water cooler. The chemicals have the rejuvenating effect Fulton is seeking.
The Big Sky, 2h1
Directed by Howard Hawks
Origin USA
Genres Adventure, Romance, Western
Actors Kirk Douglas, Dewey Martin, Arthur Hunnicutt, Elizabeth Threatt, Steven Geray, Hank Worden
Roles La Badie
Rating68% 3.445233.445233.445233.445233.44523
In 1832, Jim Deakins (Kirk Douglas) is traveling in the wilderness when he encounters an initially hostile Boone Caudill (Dewey Martin). However, they soon become good friends. They head to the Missouri River in search of Boone's uncle, Zeb Calloway (Arthur Hunnicutt). They find him when they are tossed in jail for brawling with fur traders of the Missouri River Company. When 'Frenchy' Jourdonnais (Steven Geray) comes to bail Zeb out, Zeb talks him into paying for Jim and Boone too.
Lovely to Look At, 1h41
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, Vincente Minnelli
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Films based on plays, Films based on musicals
Actors Kathryn Grayson, Red Skelton, Howard Keel, Marge Champion, Gower Champion, Ann Miller
Rating61% 3.0977953.0977953.0977953.0977953.097795
Tony Naylor, Al Marsh and Jerry Ralby are looking for backers for their new Broadway show. They have just run out of options when Al gets a letter from his Aunt's attorneys and finds he is a part-owner of a dress salon in Paris. Thinking to sell his share, he, Jerry, and Tony fly to Paris, only to find the shop is almost bankrupt. There they also find Stephanie and Clarisse, who own the other shares of the business. Tony is able to convince the anxious creditors to back a fashion show, hoping to put the shop back on top. As the plot progresses, Tony is torn between his growing affection for Stephanie and his desire to finance his show. Meanwhile, Jerry falls for Clarisse, and Al has a crush on Stephanie. Eventually, Al goes for Bubbles, who has followed the boys from New York.
What Price Glory, 1h51
Directed by John Ford
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Military humor in film, Théâtre, Political films, Films based on plays, Children's films, United States Armed Forces in films
Actors James Cagney, Corinne Calvet, Dan Dailey, William Demarest, Robert Wagner, Henri Letondal
Roles Cognac Pete
Rating60% 3.047253.047253.047253.047253.04725
Upon the United States entry into World War I, the first American units to arrive at the front in France are veteran Marine companies, one of which is commanded by captain Flagg, along with his Lieutenants, Moore and Aldrich. Flagg has developed a romantic relationship with the daughter of the local innkeeper, Charmaine, and resumes their relationship after returning from the front. However, he lies to her and tells her he is married when she wants to come with him on his leave to Paris. Replacements arrive and their lack of discipline and knowledge infuriate the Captain. But he is expecting the arrival of a new top sergeant, who he hopes will be able to train them properly. However, when the sergeant arrives, it is Quirt, Captain Flagg's long time rival, a rivalry which quickly re-ignites.
The Wild North, 1h37
Directed by Andrew Marton, Jerry Thorpe
Origin USA
Genres Adventure, Romance, Western
Actors Stewart Granger, Wendell Corey, Cyd Charisse, J. M. Kerrigan, Morgan Farley, Henry Corden
Roles John Mudd (uncredited)
Rating64% 3.2477953.2477953.2477953.2477953.247795
A trapper goes on the run in the Canadian wilderness, pursued by a lawman.
Royal Wedding, 1h33
Directed by Stanley Donen
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Dance films, Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Films about marriage
Actors Fred Astaire, Jane Powell, Sarah Churchill, Peter Lawford, Keenan Wynn, Henri Letondal
Roles Purser (uncredited)
Rating66% 3.347053.347053.347053.347053.34705
The story sees brother and sister Tom and Ellen Bowen as stars of a show Every Night at Seven, a Broadway success. They are persuaded to take the show to London, capitalizing on an imminent royal wedding.
On the Riviera, 1h29
Directed by Walter Lang
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Films based on plays, Children's films
Actors Danny Kaye, Gene Tierney, Corinne Calvet, Marcel Dalio, Sig Ruman, Henri Letondal
Roles Louis Foral
Rating62% 3.1465053.1465053.1465053.1465053.146505
The film follows Jack Martin as he is offered a large amount of money to impersonate his look alike, Henri Duran.