Adrien Lamy (1896–1940) was a French actor and singer of theatre, film and radio.[1][2] He made his name appearing in revues and operettas on the Paris stage. Following the introduction of sound film he appeared in a mixture of short films and features. He was killed from injuries sustained when Orleans was bombed by the Germans during the Battle of France.

Adrien Lamy
Adrien Lamy in 1931.
Born17 May 1896
Paris, France
Died2 July 1940 (aged 44)
Orleans, France
Other namesMaurice Édouard Castarède
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1930–1938 (film)

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Brown p.62
  2. ^ Pollack p.365

Bibliography

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  • Brown, Tom. Spectacle in Classical Cinemas: Musicality and Historicity in the 1930s. Routledge, 2015.
  • Pollack, Howard. George Gershwin: His Life and Work. University of California Press, 2007.
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