COCTEAU Jean - Lot 85

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COCTEAU Jean - Lot 85
COCTEAU Jean 2 P.A., 1942; 9 pages in-fol. partly printed with header from the Conservatoire National de Musique et d'Art Dramatique. Semi-annual reviews 1942. Dramatic Art. Cocteau judges young actors in the Conservatory's competition. Two pre-printed sheets for the jurors of the 1942 competition for student actors of the Conservatory, with Jean Cocteau's autograph pencil remarks. Among the young actors judged by Cocteau, who also noted the play performed by the student, there are many names that will later be recognized: Claude Nollier ("Beautiful physique and qualities to put in order - fair"), Daniel Gélin ("very good (soul)"), Daniel Ivernel ("Exceptional bad pronunciation gifts"), Alice Sapritch ("the opposite of Racine - fair"), Jean Desailly ("charming light sensitive"), Louise Conte ("not bad at all"), Jacques Dacqmine ("gift - very good"), Sophie Desmarets ("theatre girl, charming gestures, good"), Maria Casarès ("Meaning of the verse - not a physical tragedy (body) - voice catchy - for tragedy good"), etc. As for Serge Reggiani, Cocteau notes: "Serge ! Why don't you come, it's stupid." An L.A.S. by Claude DELVINCOURT, Director of the Conservatory, June 7, 1942 (4 p. in-8) is attached. "I am told from all sides that you have given advice to some of the competitors who will soon be participating in the comedian competition. ...] Having reopened the doors this year, I want everything to go in the most perfect order. We are being watched closely and circumstances require us to be extremely cautious. He must therefore refrain from soliciting Cocteau for the end-of-year events"....
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