 On 9 October 1928, "Topaze" by Marcel Pagnol was premiered at the Théâtre des Variétés (with André Lefaur, Pauley, Pierre Larquey and Marcel Vallée in the main roles) and was met with great success 

In 1935, he was best man at the marriage of Sacha Guitry and Jacqueline Delubac.He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine in 1947.He had three children