Serge Veber

Writing

Serge Veber

Born September 2, 1897 · Paris, France

Died June 16, 1976 · aged 78

Serge Veber is a writer and librettist of French operetta, born September 2, 1897 and died June 16, 1976. In cinema, he was a faithful collaborator of the director Jean Boyer. Son of Pierre Veber and nephew of Tristan Bernard, Serge Veber is also the brother of Pierre-Gilles Veber and the uncle of Francis Veber1. He is also the cousin of Raymond Bernard and Jean-Jacques Bernard, and the grand-unc…

Known For

Monte Carlo BabyMonte Carlo Baby · 1951
Monte Carlo Baby
★ 6.81951
MovieComedy
When a measles epidemic forces the temporary closing of a child care center, the son of a film star and her estranged husband, a concert pianist, is mistakenly delivered to a touring musician.
Fernandel the DressmakerFernandel the Dressmaker · 1956
Fernandel the Dressmaker
★ 6.31956
MovieComedy
A modest taylor the women found irresistible inherit a Maison de couture in financial difficulty. Decided to save it he prepare a great collection. But when his wife discovered his relations with one of the mannequin, how would he prevent the scandale without loosing... both of them?!
100 Years of Love100 Years of Love · 1954
100 Years of Love
★ 7.51954
MovieComedyDrama
Six episodes (adapted from as many short stories: Gozzano, D'Annunzio, Guido Rocca, Marino Moretti, Alba de Céspedes and Oreste Biancoli), six love stories set in different moments in italian recent history.
Sénéchal the MagnificentSénéchal the Magnificent · 1957
Sénéchal the Magnificent
★ 6.81957
MovieComedy
Sénéchal, an actor touring the provinces with the "Tournées Carlini" does not meet the success he thinks he deserves. One night in Dreux, he finds himself without his luggage and dressed up as a Foreign Legion officer, he is invited to a party thrown by a colonel. He creates a sensation there and does not leave the colonel's wife ... indifferent! Back in Paris, Sénéchal goes through a similar experience. This time around, wearing tuxedo and top hat, he gets mistaken for a diplomat and charms the guests of a wedding party. Arrested by the police, he chooses to do without an attorney at his trial and his brilliant eloquence has him acquitted. A question remains unanswered though : will all those people who give an ovation in real life ever go to see him on stage ?
Turandot, princesse de ChineTurandot, princesse de Chine · 1935
Turandot, princesse de Chine
★ 10.01935
Movie
My Darned FatherMy Darned Father · 1958
My Darned Father
★ 10.01958
MovieComedy
Roger, editor of a women's magazine, meets Roberte, his friend Jean's former mistress, at a major couturier's during a collection presentation. Roberte, who now lives in Florence with her niece Maria, asks Roger to arrange a student exchange so that Maria can come to Paris to perfect her French. Roger approaches Jean's son Philippe, a student at the Beaux-Arts, who agrees to go to Florence. Maria and Philippe meet on the platform at Pisé station. They miss their respective trains and take a walk together. A flirtation begins, then each goes back to the other. Jean finds Maria charming and, like an unrepentant Don Juan, decides to win her over, but thanks to his old maid, his intrigues come to nothing and Maria can marry Philippe.
One Hundred Francs Per SecondOne Hundred Francs Per Second · 1953
One Hundred Francs Per Second
★ 6.01953
MovieComedy
Philippe, an employee at the Bourdinet firm, having been caught kissing Jacqueline, his boss's daughter, is fired. Some time later, Bourdinet launches a radio quiz show to boost his business. Philippe then decides to compete in the hope of telling the thousands of listeners what he thinks of the industrialist. A blow on the head having given him a gift of second sight, the competitor becomes impeccable and wins astronomical sums to the great despair of Bourdinet. Everything will work out in the end and Philippe will be able to marry Jacqueline.
Une femme par jourUne femme par jour · 1949
Une femme par jour
★ 5.81949
MovieComedy
Following a winning game, a young man finds himself at the head of the harem of an oriental prince who has seven wives. One of them escapes, replaced by the young girl her family wants the young partygoer to marry. Everything ends in songs and as desired.

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Sénéchal the MagnificentSénéchal the Magnificent · 1957
Sénéchal the Magnificent
★ 6.81957
MovieComedy
Sénéchal, an actor touring the provinces with the "Tournées Carlini" does not meet the success he thinks he deserves. One night in Dreux, he finds himself without his luggage and dressed up as a Foreign Legion officer, he is invited to a party thrown by a colonel. He creates a sensation there and does not leave the colonel's wife ... indifferent! Back in Paris, Sénéchal goes through a similar experience. This time around, wearing tuxedo and top hat, he gets mistaken for a diplomat and charms the guests of a wedding party. Arrested by the police, he chooses to do without an attorney at his trial and his brilliant eloquence has him acquitted. A question remains unanswered though : will all those people who give an ovation in real life ever go to see him on stage ?

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My Darned FatherMy Darned Father · 1958
My Darned Father
★ 10.01958
MovieComedy
Roger, editor of a women's magazine, meets Roberte, his friend Jean's former mistress, at a major couturier's during a collection presentation. Roberte, who now lives in Florence with her niece Maria, asks Roger to arrange a student exchange so that Maria can come to Paris to perfect her French. Roger approaches Jean's son Philippe, a student at the Beaux-Arts, who agrees to go to Florence. Maria and Philippe meet on the platform at Pisé station. They miss their respective trains and take a walk together. A flirtation begins, then each goes back to the other. Jean finds Maria charming and, like an unrepentant Don Juan, decides to win her over, but thanks to his old maid, his intrigues come to nothing and Maria can marry Philippe.

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