André Mauprey (19 August 1881 – 3 February 1939) was a French writer, composer, librettist, and actor. He helped to popularize The Three Penny Opera , and was the first to translate many of its songs into French.[ 1]
Working with Robert de Mackiels and Serge Veber , he wrote the lyrics for the operetta Tip-Toes George Gershwin .[ 2]
His music and lyrics were sung by Édith Piaf , Juliette Gréco , Marianne Oswald , Marlene Dietrich , and Mathé Altéry .
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Discography
Most widely held works with lyrics by Andre Mauprey[ 4] [ 5]
Complainte De Mackie (Mack the Knife )J'ai Laisse Mon Coeur Je T'ai Donné Mon Coeur Surabaya-Johnny Le Jazz Me Porte A La Peau Chanson De Barbara La Fiancée Du Pirate Jalousie
Selected filmography
André Mauprey was a versatile artist, contributing as a writer, lyricist, composer, and actor to many films in the 1920s and 30s.[ 6] [ 7]
Screenplay Composer Lyricist Actor Midnight, Place Pigalle (1934)
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