George André Martin (1910–1957), also known as Georges André-Martin, was a French actor and variety performer. In addition to performing on stage, he also appeared in a number of films and on television shows.[1]
George André Martin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1910 |
| Died | 1957 (aged 46–47) |
| Nationality | French |
| Other names | Georges André-Martin |
| Occupation | Actor |
Filmography
edit- 1932: Baleydier[2]
- 1932: L'affaire de la rue Mouffetard[3]
- 1933: The Abbot Constantine
- 1936: The Robber Symphony (as the Mayor)
- 1954: On the Reeperbahn at Half Past Midnight
Finger dancing act
editMartin's signature act consisted in making his fingers take on human-like qualities and perform different kinds of dances,[4][5][6][7][8] "[using] the forefingers of both hands to show taps, ballet, and ballroom stuff, covering his wrists with various cuffs".[9][10] A reviewer from Time magazine, in 1936, described the act thus:
"M. Martin amiably drew on a pair of black gloves whose first and second fingers were missing. Over his four bare fingers he pulled two pairs of little red pants, apologizing for 'dressing in public.' Thus costumed, M. Martin's agile fingers looked like bare legs, his hands became an incredibly realistic team of tiny dancers."[11]
There exists a short video, produced by British Pathé and entitled "Finger Dancing!", which shows him performing this act at the Trocadero Restaurant in London in 1933.[12]
References
edit- ^ "George André Martin". IMDb. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ Baleydier, retrieved 30 March 2019
- ^ L'affaire de la rue Mouffetard, retrieved 30 March 2019
- ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (29 October 1949). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Georges Andre Martin Stock Photos and Pictures | Getty Images". www.gettyimages.co.uk. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ Dietz, Dan (29 March 2018). The Complete Book of 1930s Broadway Musicals. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781538102770.
- ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (18 March 1950). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (13 May 1950). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (27 December 1947). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Nathan, George Jean (1975). The Theatre Book of the Year, 1947–1948: A Record and an Interpretation. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. ISBN 9780838611760.
- ^ "The Theatre: Digital Debut". Time. 20 April 1936. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 30 March 2019.
- ^ Pathé, British. "Finger Dancing!". britishpathe.com. Retrieved 30 March 2019.