1. – Raimu, Marius, France, 1931. Following Ramiu’s career-making success as César on stage (he was first offered Panisse, who has far more dialogue), Paramount’s citizen (Robert) Kane suggested a film without him! Indeed, he wanted Francophile Alexander Korda to direct various Paramount pactees – like the Perigeux-born Murat, in movies since 1920. The trilogy made Raimu an international name – and paid for his “bureau,” his Paris apartment close to the film biz restaurant, Fouquet’s, at 8 rue Balzac.
Birth year: 1888Death year: 1968Other name: Casting Calls: 0