Maurice CHEVALIER (1888-1972, The famous singer and actor) - - Lot 163

Maurice CHEVALIER (1888-1972, The famous singer and actor) - Alex ALSTONE (1903-1982, American composer) / Moving souvenir: important autograph musical manuscript signed and dedicated by Alex Alstone of the song "La Prière à Maman" composed as a tribute to Maurice Chevalier's mother, 2 p large in-4 on music paper plus title page: "Je dédie cette mélodie à la très brave et respectable Maman de notre cher er grand Maurice avec toute mon admiration", given in New York on April 11, 1947 - Maurice Chevalier had written the lyrics in memory of his dear Maman, Joséphine Chevalier (née van der Bossche, 1852-1929), whom he affectionately nicknamed "La Louque" - This manuscript was titled in blue ink by Maurice Chevalier, who laminated it in a folder (cover also titled in blue ink by his hand) - This song passed into Maurice Chevalier's repertoire under the simple title of "Prière".