# @thirteenwnet on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=GSiSB_OKTvc
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-31T20:02:35.000+00:00
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## Caption

Maurice Chevalier’s iconic straw hat, tuxedo, and confident swagger made him the ultimate symbol of French charm in the world of early 20th century entertainment. Rising from working-class Paris to the stages of the Folies Bergère (an iconic opera house in Paris), he went on to conquer early Hollywood, navigate wartime trials, and stage an unforgettable comeback in the late 1950s.

Chevalier became a global star in classic films like "The Love Parade" and "The Merry Widow." His undeniable charisma and signature accent won over American and international audiences. Later in life, he made a triumphant comeback in movies like "Love in the Afternoon" and "Gigi."

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- **Views:** 399
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## Tags

classicmusicals, hollywoodhistory, filmdocumentary, classichollywood, cinemahistory, mauricechevalier, pbs, frenchcinema, thirteen

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