Guitry Collection

Sacha Guitry / Jeidels
SACHA GUITRY French actor and playwright, lighting a cigarette

Sacha Guitry / Wife / 1929
SACHA GUITRY French actor and playwright, with his wife Yvonne Printemps during a visit to London

Utrillo and Guitry
MAURICE UTRILLO French painter, best known for his Parisian street scenes, with the actor and dramatist SACHA GUITRY (1885-1957), in Montmartre, Paris, 1955

Portrait of Lucien Guitry and his son Sacha (1885 - 1957), in 1895
LSE4083222 Portrait of Lucien Guitry and his son Sacha (1885 - 1957), in 1895 by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Sacha Guitry (1885-1957), c. 1905. Creator: Gerschel, Charles (1871-1948)
Portrait of Sacha Guitry (1885-1957), c. 1905. Private Collection

Guitry, Porte St-Martin (coloured photo)
975111 Guitry, Porte St-Martin (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guitry, Porte St-Martin)

The Parisian performers Sacha Guitry and his wife Yvonne Printemps, 1926 appearing in Mozart at the Gaiety Theatre, London Date: 1926

The cast of Don t Listen, Ladies, written by Sacha Guitry, and staged at the St. Jamess Theatre in London in 1948, caricatured by Tom Tit in The Tatler

Yvonne Printemps - 1918
YVONNE PRINTEMPS French actress with her husband Sacha Guitry in a production of Deburau Date: 1895 -

YVONNE PRINTEMPS French actress with her husband Sacha Guitry during a visit to London in 1929 Date: 1895 -

Portrait of Lucien Guitry (1860?1925). Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Portrait of Lucien Guitry (1860?1925). From a private collection

Lucien Guitry, French actor, 1895. The boy with Guitry (1860-1925) is his son, Sacha (1885-1957), who went on to become an author, actor and film director

Characters from the play Chantecler by Rostand, 1910. Chicken, owl, dog and peacock costumes are shown here in detail. Lucien Guitry is pictured in cockerel costume

Lucien Germain Guitry
LUCIEN GERMAIN GUITRY French Actor Date: 1860 - 1925

Lucien Guitry (1860-1925) French actor

Third act of the play Chantecler by Rostand, 1910
A scene from the third act of the play Chantecler by Edmond Eugene Alexis Rostand. Lucien Guitry plays the cockerel Chantecler, the eponymous hero of the play. Date: 1910

Scenes from the play Chantecler by Rostand, 1910
A page from Femina magazine, showing scenes from the first and second act of the play Chantecler by Edmond Eugene Alexis Rostand

Lucien Guitry, 1898 (litho)
XJF497268 Lucien Guitry, 1898 (litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucien Guitry (1860-1925) French actor.); French, out of copyright

SACHA GUITRY (1885-1957). French actor and dramatist. As Louis XV in Champs-Élys

SACHA GUITRY (1885-1957). French actor and dramatist. In Champs-Élys

Yvonne Printemps, Paris, 1921
Yvonne Printemps (Madame Sacha Guitry) at home in her boudoir, Paris, 1921 Date: 1921

Lucien Guitry Photo
LUCIEN GUITRY - French actor who little knows that one day he will appear in plays written by his (now 7-year old) son Sasha : photo 1895. Date: 1860-1925

Yvonne Printemps (Madame Sacha Guitry)
The Wittiest and Prettiest Light-Comedy Actress in all of France The actress Yvonne Printemps (1894-1977) photographed from the front and in profile

CLAUDE MONET (1840-1926). French painter. Photographed by Sacha Guitry, n. d
CLAUDE MONET (1840-1926). French painter. Photographed by Sacha Guitry, n.d

Sacha Guitry / Wife / 1918
SACHA GUITRY French actor and playwright, with his wife Yvonne Printemps in a production of Deburau

Charlotte Guitry
CHARLOTTE GUITRY Wife of Sacha Guitry, French actor and dramatist

Sacha Guitry / Journal
SACHA GUITRY French actor

Legion D honneur Offices
The offices of the Legion d Honneur (Legion of Honour), the highest order of merit by the French government for outstanding achievements in civil of military life

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Sacha Guitry, a renowned French playwright and actor, was a man of many talents. In 1929, he found himself captivated by the beauty and charm of his wife, whose name remains unknown. Their love story unfolded against the backdrop of Utrillo's mesmerizing artistry. Guitry's passion for the arts extended beyond his personal life. He collaborated with Jeidels to create masterpieces that left audiences in awe. His creativity knew no bounds as he brought characters from Rostand's play "Chantecler" to life in 1910. Looking back at history, we catch a glimpse of Lucien Guitry and his young son Sacha in an enchanting portrait captured in 1895. The image exudes warmth and affection between father and son. As time went on, Sacha Guitry blossomed into a charismatic individual who radiated confidence. A portrait taken around 1905 by Charles Gerschel showcases his magnetic presence. The Porte St-Martin theater became synonymous with Guitry's name as he graced its stage with captivating performances. Parisians flocked to witness this talented duo - Sacha Guitry and his wife - weave magic through their acts. One cannot forget the impact of "Don't Listen, Ladies, " written by none other than Sacha Guitry himself. The cast breathed life into his words during its staging at the St theatre – leaving audiences spellbound. Amidst all these accomplishments, Yvonne Printemps emerged as another shining star in Guitry's world. Her talent illuminated stages alongside him since 1918 – creating unforgettable moments etched forever in our hearts. Yvonne Printemps' brilliance complemented Sacha Guitry perfectly; together they formed an unstoppable force within the realm of performing arts. Whether it be through captivating plays or breathtaking performances, Sacha Guitry's legacy lives on.