Sacha Guitry
French playwright and filmmaker (1885-1957)
Alexandre-Pierre Georges "Sacha" Guitry was a French stage actor, film actor, director, screenwriter, and playwright of the boulevard theatre. He was the son of a leading French actor, Lucien Guitry, and followed his father into the theatrical profession. He became known for his stage performances, particularly in boulevardier roles. He was also a prolific playwright, writing 115 plays throughout his career. He was married five times, always to rising actresses whose careers he furthered. Probably his best-known wife was Yvonne Printemps to whom he was married between 1919 and 1932.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 4 films (1918–1954) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 7 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Royal Affairs In Versailles | Brandon Films | 165 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1937 | LES PERLES DE LA COURONNE; or, L'HISTOIRE MERVEILLEUSE DE SEPT PERLES FINES. | Sacha Guitry. | ||||
| 1918 | Oscar rencontre mademoiselle Manageot | Sacha Guitry | ||||
| Louis Pasteur, the Benefactor | Pictorial Films | 0:22:00 | 16mm | B&W | sound |