Jacques Pills, a captivating light singer and crooner, embarked on a solo career, concurrently with Tabet's transition to screenwriting for the cinema. Many singing stars, Pills included, ventured into filmmaking, starring in a few movies alongside Tabet, and, similar to his peers, the films he appeared in were not masterpieces, but rather light, entertaining musicals designed for undemanding fans, often cast in the role of a singer.
Comedies such as Toi, c'est moi (1936) and Prends la route (1936) delighted enthusiastic crowds, yet are now largely forgotten. An unexpected exception in this string of lighthearted comedies is the thriller Seul dans la nuit (1945),in which Pills's hit song "Seul dans la nuit" is featured during a woman's murder by a lady-killer. Moreover, this beloved singer may potentially (although it remains unclear) be the serial killer himself. This dark and unexpected twist adds a welcome respite to Pills's otherwise sunny film output.
However, Jacques Pills's claim to fame is not his film career. Instead, it may be his two marriages and subsequent divorces to renowned singers, Lucienne Boyer and Édith Piaf.
