André Mouëzy-Éon
1880–1967 (age 87)
Biography
André Mouëzy-Éon, born in 1880, wrote librettos and scenarios for operettas and films, imbuing each work with lively dialogue and spirited characters. His collaborations with composers and directors helped define the sound of French musical entertainment in the first half of the 20th century.
His wit and command of the stage grammar are fondly recalled by audiences and peers, making his resting place at Batignolles Cemetery a quiet tribute to the joy he made others feel through storytelling.