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Remembering the King of Cannes Jacques D'Azur

Jacques d’Azur, bon vivant playboy and producer, became a legend of Cannes and, with the years, his legend grew. Many famous film stars appearing at the festival for their first time were eager to get Jacques autograph. It was said he was the movie star’s movie star. Relatively unknown beyond the Riviera and the playgrounds of the world, his notoriety failed to travel and is only now beginning to be appreciated. On his increasing mainstream respect he once said “Its not that I was ahead of my time, its just that everyone else was behind mine." More: Facebook / Twitter

Jacques d'Azur 14 years ago

Jacques d'Azur: Tennis Master

Jacques was a great tennis player, I remember him losing just once, that was only because he didn’t turn up, and it was still a very close match.

Jacques d'Azur 14 years ago

BREAKING NEWS: The King of Cannes, Jacques d'Azur, is Missing!

Jacques d'Azur, the King of Cannes, was a legendary French film producer/director/actor/tennis player/chess master/ backgammon champion/waterskiing pioneer and full time bon vivant known for his work on the red carpets and swimming pools of the French Riviera. Jacques disappeared in February while yachting in Tahiti. Jacques' estate is currently seeking an heir to take his place at the Cannes Film Festival this May. Is it you?

Jacques d'Azur 14 years ago