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Early LifeHe was born in Paris, France in 1888. His father was a house painter. His mother was of Belgian descent. Maurice made his name as a star of musical comedy, appearing in public as a singer and dancer at an early age.It was in 1901 that he first began in show business at the age of 13. He was singing at a cafe for free when a well-known member of the theatre saw him and suggested that he try out for a local musical. He did so, and got the part. Chevalier got a name as imitator and singer. His act in l' Alcazar in Marseille was so succesful he made a triumphant rearrival in Paris. |
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| Maurice Chevalier, Ann Sothern - Folies Bergere de Paris Maurice Chevalier and Ann Sothern sing to the song 'Singing a Happy Song' in this 1935 musical 'Folies Bergeres de Paris(the US version). | | "Louise" (Maurice Chevalier, 1929) Chevalier's enormous charm and personal magnetism soon made the Frenchman a star with American audiences after his arrival in Hollywood. "Louise" was a show-stopping number from the 1929 film, "The Innocents of Paris"...Paramount's first musical. LOUISE (Words by Leo Robin Music by Richard A. Whiting) Wonderful! Oh, it's wonderful To be in love with you. Beautiful! You're so beautiful, You haunt me all day through. Every little breeze seems to whisper "Louise." Birds in the trees seem to ... | | "Valentine" (Maurice Chevalier, 1925) VALENTINE On se rappelle toujours sa première maîtresse J'ai gardé d'la mienne un souvenir pleine d'ivresse Un jour qu'il avait plu Tous deux on s'était plu Ensuite on se plut de plus en plus J'lui d'mandait son nom, elle me dit Valentine Et comme elle suivait chaque soir la rue Custine Je pris le même chemin Et puis j'lui pris la main J'lui pris tout enfin Elle avait des tout petits petons, Valentine, Valentine Elle avait des tout petits tétons Que je tâtais à tâtons, Ton ton tontaine Elle ... | | Prosper (Yop la Boum!) - Maurice Chevalier 1935 | |
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