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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 based on the melodies of George Gershwin.[2]
His music and lyrics were sung by Édith Piaf, Juliette Gréco, Marianne Oswald, Marlene Dietrich, and Mathé Altéry.[3]
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
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André Mauprey was a versatile artist, contributing as a writer, lyricist, composer, and actor to many films in the 1920s and 30s.[6][7]