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.allmusic.com: André Mauprey
Working with Robert de Mackiels and Serge Veber, he wrote the lyrics for the operetta Tip-Toes based on the melodies of George Gershwin.Google Books: Tip-Toes
His music and lyrics were sung by Édith Piaf, Juliette Gréco, Marianne Oswald, Marlene Dietrich, and Mathé Altéry. artistdirect.com: André Mauprey
Discography Most widely held works with lyrics by Andre MaupreyWorldcat: Lyrics of Andre MaupreyDiscogs: André Mauprey
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.Internet Movie Database: André Mauprey
Screenplay Prince of the Six Days (1936) Le Baron tzigane (1935) Le Cavalier Lafleur (1934) Princesse Czardas (1934) L’Opéra de quat’sous (1931)
Composer En m'en foutant
Lyricist La belle aventure (1932) Amourous Adventure (1932) I Kiss Your Hand, Madame (1929) By Rocket to the Moon (1929)
Actor Midnight, Place Pigalle (1934)
References
External links
André Mauprey at WorldCat