Avengers in Time

Sunday, 12 July 2026

1964, Television: Rocambole

On 18 April 1964, the first episode of the French television series "Rocambole" was broadcast on RTF Télévision 2. Directed by Jean-Pierre Decourt, the series was based on Pierre Ponson du Terrail's 1858 serial novel "Les Exploits de Rocambole". A total of 78 episodes, each lasting 13 minutes, were produced across three stories: "L'Héritage mystérieux", "Les Étrangleurs", and "La Belle Jardinière". The series was broadcast from 18 April 1964 until 10 May 1965.

Pierre Vernier as Rocambole

Marianne Girard as Baccarat and Jean Topart as Andréa de Felipone

Cécile Vassort as Cerise

Jacqueline Corot as Jeanne de Balder

Marie-France Boyer as Hermine de Beaupréau

Michel Beaune as Armand de Kergaz

Synopsis
Rocambole (Pierre Vernier), whose real name is Joseph Fipart, begins life as nothing more than a petty thief operating in the back streets of Paris on behalf of Sir Williams (Jean Topart). As a member of the "Valets de Cœurs Club", he eventually decides to change sides, reinventing himself as a fearless champion of justice whose ingenuity and resourcefulness are unmatched. He soon becomes a hero to the common people, his growing reputation eventually leading him to believe himself invincible...

Cast "L'Héritage mystérieux"

Pierre Vernier as Rocambole
Jean Topart as Andréa de Felipone / Sir Williams
Marianne Girard as Baccarat
Marie-France Boyer as Hermine de Beaupréau
Jacqueline Corot as Jeanne de Balder
Michel Beaune as Armand de Kergaz
Jacques Dynam as Bastien
Henri Piégay as Fernand Rocher
Guy Kerner as The Judge
Madeleine Cheminat as Thérèse de Beaupréau
Madeleine Clervanne as Baronne de Kermadec
Jacques Michaud as Marquis de Lacy
Cécile Vassort as Cerise
Pierre Santini as Léon
Jacques Ramade as Guignon
Edmond Beauchamp as Jérôme Le Fou
Annick Alane as Dame Russe
Georges Adet as Policeman
Paul Bisciglia as Bistoquet
Jacques Champreux as Jonas
Maurice Chevaly as Nicolo
René Clermont as Beaupréau
Raoul Curet as Colart
Arlette Gilbert as Fanny
Jean Heynau as Mourax
Paul Higonenc as Nivardet
Jeanne Herviale as La Fipart
Noëlle Leiris as Mariette
Henri de Livry as Notary
Jacques Ramade as Guignon
Germaine Risse as Gertrude

Pierre Vernier as Rocambole

Marianne Girard as Baccarat and Élisabeth Wiener as Gipsy

Nadine Alari as Milady

René Clermont as Beaupréau

Jean Topart as Sir Williams

Marianne Girard as Baccarat and Pierre Vernier as Rocambole

Cast "Les Étrangleurs"

Pierre Vernier as Rocambole
Jean Topart as Sir Williams
Marianne Girard as Baccarat
Jeanne Herviale as La Fipart
Nadine Alari as Milady
Paulette Annen as Stéphanie
Robert-Maxime Aubry as Milon
Teddy Bilis as le Bourgeois
Dominique Cheret as Emilie
Maurice Chevaly as Nicolo
René Clermont as Beaupréau
Jean Coste as Honoré
Raoul Curet as le pattisier
Alain Decock as Marmouset
Hubert Deschamps as Montluc
Roger Desmares as Gilles
Yves Elliot as Inn Keeper
Jean Heynau as Mourax
Joëlle Latour as la Chivotte
Pierre Louki as le cocher
Pascal Mazzotti as Rouquerolle
Edward Medard as Murph
Charles Moulin as Faro
Jean-Paul Moulinot as Lord Charring
Jean Négroni as Guhri
Mario Pilar as Osmanca
Michel Puterflam as Mort des braves
Élisabeth Wiener as Gipsy

Pierre Vernier as Rocambole

Marianne Girard as Baccarat and Julien Guiomar as Baron Capendoc de Carvagnac

Martine Sarcey as la folle

Francine Bergé as la belle jardinière

Jean Topart as Sir Williams

René Clermont as Beaupréau and Julien Guiomar as Baron Capendoc de Carvagnac

Cast "La Belle Jardinière"

Pierre Vernier as Rocambole
Jean Topart as Sir Williams / Prince Potoniev
Marianne Girard as Baccarat
Josette Barnet as Marion
Francine Bergé as la belle jardinière
Raoul Billerey as Doctor
René Clermont as Beaupréau
Bernard Celeyron as Serguei
Pierre Collet as Policeman
Dominique Davray as la fouine
Claude Deborg as l’abbé
Jan Degrave as Illyne
Alain Dekock as Marmouset
Paul Demange as le marchand d'oiseaux
Ginette Desailly as Nurse
Jean-Jacques Douvaine as le guichetier
Jean Fraval as le géant
Lud Germain as le noir
Julien Guiomar as Baron Capendoc de Carvagnac
Jean Henneau as Owner of the estaminet
Michel Puterflam as Mort des braves
Jacques Ramade as Guignon
Michel Ruhl as Prince Volodovine
Martine Sarcey as la folle
Jacques Seiler as Baron Artoff
Monique Tarbès as Lisa
Jean Tavernier as le loueur
Géo Wallery as le commissaire

Opening and closing credits "L'Héritage mystérieux"

Friday, 10 July 2026

1963, Car Spotting: 's-Gravenhage Groenmarkt (Den Haag Rond de Grote Kerk), Netherlands

Parked in front of the Town Hall, left to right
Fiat 1100, Renault R4, Opel Kapitän ’54 (1953–1955), Opel Olympia Rekord, Renault R4, Opel Olympia Rekord, DAF 600 / 750, Ford Taunus 17 M (P3, Bathtub Taunus), Volkswagen 1100/1200 (Type 1, Beetle), unidentified car, Ford Taunus 12M (G13, P1, Globe Taunus), DAF 600 / 750, Fiat 1100, four unidentifiable cars, Opel Rekord P2, Volkswagen 1100/1200 (Type 1, Beetle), Renault R4.

Parked vertically, front to back
Volkswagen 1100/1200 (Type 1, Beetle), Opel Rekord P1 Caravan, Ford Anglia (105E).