CHEVALIER, Maurice. 9 L.A.S. to the singer... - Lot 24 - Conan Belleville Hôtel d'Ainay

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CHEVALIER, Maurice. 9 L.A.S. to the singer... - Lot 24 - Conan Belleville Hôtel d'Ainay
CHEVALIER, Maurice. 9 L.A.S. to the singer and composer Mireille (1906-1996) and the philosopher Emmanuel Berl (1892-1976). Miami, Vichy, Cannes, London, Marnes la Coquette, 1948-1962. 12 pp. 1/2, in-4 and in-8. Beautiful and interesting correspondence from Maurice Chevalier to Mireille, who had known his first successes in interpreting his compositions. From Miami, he says he is very touched by Emmanuel Berl's few lines about him, which encourage him to continue his writing work because "I too often doubt my pen"; he evokes his American tour which "continues splendidly but I am still only thinking of the days I will spend this summer at home - in La Louque - where you and Mireille will always be welcome to have lunch and talk about the goodness of men. I have already worked on "La Marquise" [...]". The conversation begins around the famous title "I have just married the Marquise", the words of Jean Nohain and Maurice Chevalier to music by Mireille. "All you have to do is decide with Jean Nohain where you want to see our new baby brought up. I don't trust any publisher, so do what you think is best [...]. Unexpected news. Our "I just married the Marquise" is giving worrying signs of non-contact. I sang it in front of different groups of friends and the reactions were always negative. My intention is to, all the same, try it out one day in public. Stubborn". He mentions other songs from their collaboration. "The Viscount electrifies the English like another royal "Duke". We're going to make it classic because he deserves it. I've already pretty much perfected Monsieur Hibou, on which I'm pinning serious hopes for my next hit in Paris - at the Théâtre des Champs Elysées - Don't give it too much of a boost so it'll still smell fresh next season. Hold him back, he could very well be one of my nails and settle down deep. If, by chance, with Nohain, you have a striking idea of sunshine, don't forget your faithful interpreter and friend [...]". He announces his dep