The MAURICE CHEVALIER Web Site

This picture is taken from a photograph given by Chevalier to the author of this web site.

This page is dedicated to providing information on perhaps the greatest international entertainer of the 20th century. A legend in his native country of France, he was beloved throughout the world.

Born in 1888 in Paris, Chevalier started his professional career in 1901 as a singer and comedian. He starred in his first Hollywood musical "Innocents of Paris" in 1929, just two years after Al Jolson made history with the first all-talking motion picture. He was nominated for Academy Awards for The Love Parade (1929/1930) and The Big Pond (1929/1930). Making a dozen movies over the next seven years, Chevalier and his songs, such as "Mimi", "Louise", and "Valentine", became internationally popular. In the late 1950's his appearances in the movies "Gigi" and "Love in the Afternoon" started his second film career. In 1959 he received a special Academy Award for his contributions to the world of entertainment.

Throughout his seventies, he continued his one-man show around the world. The author of this website was privileged to attend one of his last performances. It was fantastic. He sang all of his greatest hits and sparked his show with his wonderful anecdotes.

Maurice Chevalier retired from the stage in 1968, a show business legend. His last work, the title song of the Disney movie The Aristocats, was made in 1970. He died in Paris on January 1, 1972.

We ask anyone who knew Maurice Chevalier to e-mail their stories to us for possible inclusion on this site.

Links:

Maurice Chevalier Biography

Maurice Chevalier Video Clips

Email Letters on Maurice Chevalier

Questions on Maurice Chevalier

Chevalier Photos

List of Chevalier Films (from The Internet Movie Database)

Short Microsoft Encarta Biography

Tony Sandler on Chevalier and his "Maurice & Me" Tribute

One Person Musicial Play: Maurice Chevalier

Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald (Love Parade - 1929)

Chevalier and Jerry Lewis - 1971

Maurice Chevalier and Bing Crosby Life Magazine Cover - 3/10/61

Books by and about Maurice Chevalier

Maurice Chevalier's One Man Show

Maurice Chevalier's 1967 Television Special

Lyrics to the song "I Remember It Well"

Lyrics to the song "Thank Heaven for Little Girls"

Lyrics to the song "You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me"

Lyrics to the song "Louise"

Lyrics to the song "Mimi"

Lyrics to the song "My Ideal"

Jacques Hélian Website

"Gigi" 1958

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