LE BARGY

le bargy, charles gustave auguste (1858- ), french actor, was born at la chapelle (seine). his talent both as a comedian and a serious actor was soon made evident, and he became a member of the comedie francaise, his chief successes being in such plays as _le duel_, _l'enigme_, _le marquis de priola_, _l'autre danger_ and _le dedale_. his wife, simone le bargy nee benda, an accomplished actress, made her debut at the gymnase in 1902, and in later years had a great success in _la rafale_ and other plays. in 1910 he had differences with the authorities of the comedie francaise and ceased to be a _societaire_.