André Mauprey


André Mauprey 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.
Working with Robert de Mackiels and Serge Veber, he wrote the lyrics for the operetta Tip-Toes based on the melodies of George Gershwin.
His music and lyrics were sung by Édith Piaf, Juliette Gréco, Marianne Oswald, Marlene Dietrich, and Mathé Altéry.

Discography

Most widely held works with lyrics by Andre MaupreyComplainte De Mackie J'ai Laisse Mon CoeurJe T'ai Donné Mon Coeur Surabaya-JohnnyLe Jazz Me Porte A La PeauChanson De BarbaraLa 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.
; ScreenplayPrince of the Six Days Le Baron tzigane Le Cavalier Lafleur Princesse Czardas L’Opéra de quat’sous
; ComposerEn m'en foutant
; LyricistLa belle aventure Amourous Adventure I Kiss Your Hand, Madame By Rocket to the Moon
; Actor
  • ''Midnight, Place Pigalle''