Abandoned Mansion Of A Famous Screen Writer

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We explore the abandoned home of Lucien Lambert, a French screenwriter, who was robbed of his Hollywood recognition…
Lambert’s passion and career was in writing, he wrote many scripts throughout his life but it was in 1982 when he would write ‘Emilie’.
In 1991, Claude Zidi releases the hit film ‘La Totale!’ which turns out to be a plagiarised version of ‘Emilie’, yet Lambert never watches the film and is completely unaware.
Zidi later sells the rights for the film on to Titanic director, James Cameron and in 1994 he releases the remake ‘True Lies’, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
It brought in 378 million dollars worldwide, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 1994, behind The Lion King and Forrest Gump. This put 15 million dollars into Zidis pocket.
Lambert, getting no credit for his work on either accounts, finally find out and his battle with Hollywood began, he loses the first case as he’s unable to prove when his script was written.
French actress Sylvie Jolie eventually stepped forward with evidence that the script had been sent to her in the 80’s and the court finally ruled in Lamberts favour.
He received an undisclosed chunk of the 15 million dollars that went to Zidi.
Lambert’s many movie scripts remain scattered throughout his mansion which now sits abandoned in the center of a quaint French village.
He passed away in 2005 at the age of 86. Although he received money for his work, his name will always be missing from the credits of those movies.
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[@MissPresley69]

His story is just one of the reasons why I boycott evil and corrupt Hollywood. Thanks for paying respects to this man, his work and his beautiful home ❤️

[@MarcUK]

Accept that James Cameron probably bought the rights in good faith, not realising that Claude Zidi's La Totale! had plagiarised Emilie.

[@Kim-J312]

It's heartbreaking 💔 to see paperwork, his movie 🎬 scripts and family photos just strewn everywhere throughout this home. At one time it was a home of love, family , art . So sad to see it looted and damaged. I really hope the French historical society would come in and turn it into a place where public to tour and proceeds to be given to new artists and writers. Instead of rotten away including moldy food everywhere, no one cared 💔😥. Love Sam & Jess channel thanks to taken us back in time. ❤️😁

[@silentstorm4159]

I absolutely love you both! Such a lovely couple and your attention to detail and the history you give is above and beyond quite a few exploring channels! Proud to be a member 🖤

[@raynaknierim9277]

Hi Jess and Sam! What an incredible house. The story about the owner is sad but he did win at the end of the battle with Hollywood. Bunch of good for nothing people in Hollywood. I am so happy to see you and Sam respectful went through this house. Loved this video.😊❤

[@Mulder-Scully]

So now we know who really wrote True Lies, thanks so much guys for showing us this widely unknown man's story, it's too bad he didn't get the recognition he deserved.

[@kiwigirl8420]

My partner and I love your show guys. We always crack up laughing whenever we hear either of you say "Oh Yeah" its turned into a drinking game. Love the content, keep up the great work guys! You're biggest fans all the way from New Zealand.

[@diannecrookes7172]

Personally I really like " it stinks in here " cracks me up everytime 🤣

[@AbandonedLandscapes]

Another amazing place and story 👍 thank you for showing us

[@stephentebbutt7161]

Hi Sam, and Jess out of all the urban explorers you're my favourite, just love your filming and how you take your time and show things that are left behind. Looking forward to your next adventure into the past. Cheers from South Australia 🇦🇺 👍

[@waynereynolds7598]

The pictures are the one thing I would never leave unless there is no family to take them. Thanks for the tour.

[@EffortlessLH]

I have really enjoyed this explore, the painted ceilings are absolutely delightful! The black and white photos were very glamorous! I love a place that can show you a real glimpse of the past and the kind of life the homeowners had. Thank you Sam and Jess for another excellent explore! Xx

[@lotusdolphin]

Hi Jess and Sam! Oh, I really enjoy the music at the end. Very fitting that was an extraordinary house. I’m guessing maybe 18th century with all the outbuildings. I love the architecture and history all the history. Makes me so sad to think of his work, just laying there in family pictures. To think at one time that house thrived. With perhaps actors, floating in and out discussing new Scripts. You really opened up a little time capsule there. Thank you guys for a great walkabout. 🤗🤟🏻🤗🇺🇸

[@anneheffner6389]

I wish every day was Monday. Waiting for a new video has become torture to me. Watching Sam and Jess lights up my weary soul.

[@carolali8851]

Very interesting house. True Lies was a good movie and I'm glad that Lucien Lambert was able to prove that he wrote the script.

[@marilynwargo6288]

Ambitious. I remember some of this scandal. You are doing real journalism now! Wonderful estate. House in great shape and could be renovated. Thank you for this very interesting explore! 💙

[@chrisblack8390]

Thanks. The blue bathroom was my favorite. I couldn't believe there was a painting on the tub an flowers! Flowers painted everywhere! The photo album was great too. Heck! The whole house was beautiful!

[@anneheffner6389]

How do we get Samandjessexplore a higher subscribers and viewing count? They are the best channel on KZbin!!

[@debbiehollis5711]

Yes they are

[@angelicaurquhart4516]

Agreed... people need to share the videos more

[@maureenalder8905]

💯

[@debbiehollis5711]

I always get the impression that utube is aimed at a young audience people in their twenties .Therefore the ghost channels seem to do extremely well .Young people clambering around in a disgustingly filthy falling down building .Asking if there's anybody there. I absolutely love Sam and Jess but they will struggle against the former competition.

[@thatsriiiiight4170]

some of their videos gets tons of views, and some like this one seem to get hidden

[@elizabethpaints]

Love the music, great video! That poor man, Hollywood has been a rip off for many writers. I remember when "True Lies" came out. Never saw it but it got favorable reviews. Lambert's home was must have been a wonderful place to grow up in! I noticed there weren't any photos of his wife in later years. She must have passed before him. He looked like a happy man, you did a wonderful job exploring his home. Thank you Sam and Jesse for taking us on this fabulous tour.

[@bethdoublekickchick8007]

Such a beautiful and elegant intro Jess 🤩 Time to sit back and enjoy this explore 🤘🇦🇺🤘

[@janetodowd7578]

Your right Jess no matter what you have or money in the bank it all gets left behind. I love the way you two are always so sweet about the homes you check out. Thanks for Michigan USA ☺️

[@marandakind3880]

Thank you for the great explore. I really liked the drawings done by the children. Take care.

[@maricarlo6043]

This place should be a museum so all these beautiful unreplaceable artifacts can be restored to former glory and preserved.🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋 please

[@TheClockwise770]

One of your best explores in my opinion . A beautiful look into the life of a first class scriptwriter, Like others have said, it is sad that the French authorities don't restore these buildings and their family history. Thank you for sharing this Sam & Jess.

[@GailDuffenais]

Hi Sam and Jess, incredible video, heartbreaking, and beautiful all at once. Family photos were the cherry on top! Thank you both again for another indepth video.

[@YtGad7000]

I wonder why the child, who would be in their late forties now, doesn't at least take photo albums and memorabilia of her father's life work etc? The house looked loved by the family, l wonder what happened to the daughter or son for them not to return to save a lot of belongings? I really like the painted ceilings and the whole house really. Well done!🦘🤔🤗

[@trudiemead9896]

This was an interesting place with lots of hints of the writer and his wife within. I found the attic, top floor very mysterious, it was a huge and lovely space, but only a few signs of the previous owners but clues to very different people… curious. Great place ❤

[@tiffanyrose8810]

Hi Sam and jess love the video it's a beautiful house and can't wait to watch the next one.

[@tammyasbury6517]

Beautiful bathroom,Hey Jess and Sam,nice explore I'm going to watch again missed first part,this was a beautiful home, y'all always do a great job

[@edlambert7444]

My father's house. Mixed feeling about you breaking in, but happy to see it

[@jasonwatkins8138]

Just come across your videos and you guys are great. So good together. I take it Sam is the narrator from depths of despair. Best adventures to you.

[@nigelstringerNVS]

Wow that was a fabulous video. Keep it up Sam n Jess. 😊

[@kikibean2024]

Hi! love you two. How could you not open the box in the attic?😄 I am too curious. Lovely old home with lovely layers of history.

[@michelleadams4728]

Hi guys!!!! I absolutely love your videos!!! I wonder if anyone has tried to track down his family to show them this and find out why the house was left with all the contents? I wish something could be done to salvage this home, these scripts, notes, photos should be in a museum or a place that will celebrate Mr Lambert...

[@terence2678]

Your channel should be on BBC4 or something. It is a very polished production.

[@stevebennett1584]

Nice intro Jess. We love you guys. Cheers.

[@ranamcmahon7653]

Awesome place. Do you ever feel spirits in these homes? Love you bunches 😘

[@johndemars9395]

One of your best. Keep it up .

[@vernoworkman9879]

Thank you as respectful

[@sharonwashington8150]

These pictures are treasures themselves. Sad and delightful at the same time.

[@screwthecabal6453]

The woodwork on these pieces is utterly amazing in its intricate carved form and the different wallpaper designs in all the rooms just blows me away! I'm flabbergasted to say the least! Sometimes people don't get the recognition they deserve and they feel that no amount of money can make up for it.

[@TheSteveBernal]

Excellent.

[@SammeLagom]

Wow what a cool place!! Great explore guys!

[@eppityrrell8236]

Class guys another great video 💕✨

[@debbiehollis5711]

Hi Sam and Jess .Good to see you both Missed live but I can never keep up with it anyway. Love that music at the beginning accompanying voice over. Sad he didn't get acclaim for his films .But maybe acclaim doesn't matter because you know you've succeeded and that's the important thing Good the house isn't wrecked too much .Strange the way people just disappear leaving everything behind. So they get a takeaway and just take off before finishing it Amazing places you two find.Such an interesting house and such an amazing man who lived there Thankyou so much for showing me .I still keep a photo album .you two start doing it then you won't forget or be forgotten.

[@pennyadamson9534]

I love all your video thank you Sam and jess God bless you

[@Hairnicks]

Really interesting explore.

[@terri9261]

Another fascinating place guys. Thanks for never disappointing:))

[@illustruss9318]

This was an awesome one, as an artist, I loved the posters and illustrations.

[@maureenalder8905]

Thanks this was a great history lesson 👍🙂

[@joycepeachey3940]

Beautiful house x

[@exploringwithsimmy96]

this will be an intresting one!!😁

[@sandrabell6532]

Seen the French movie Ameilie , brilliant ! ❤

[@911dips5]

This is sad, there is a huge story to tell here

[@vernoworkman9879]

I love this channel. Every man and woman are curious exploring 2. Sam and Jess No haunted videos. I sure hope you have some Sage

[@Franzie2105]

Thanks for the visit Lucien Lambert's house ?

[@lucerovalencia3875]

MAGNIFICOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO LUGAR GRACIAS

[@fionahamilton4486]

Wow this was a delightful film guys 🥰🥰🥰🥰Such an interesting and sad back story how corrupt Hollywood can be …. But saying that there’s a definite feeling of happiness and partying with this property. Thank you Sam and Jess you take us to the most amazing locations ❤❤

[@nannyofmany8315]

Woooow!

[@jimbo68morgan77]

Pucker Sam jess looks gonna b good. B a interesting one xxx👍👍👍

[@mrmawson2438]

I'm ready

[@elizabethengquist4185]

Gorgeous house! I bet the really old wedding photo was the owner's parents.

[@annette-thetwistedsister8727]

6:15 the candle of 2 people holding each other I had that exact one, never used it because I didn't want to see the people melt lol ended up selling it in garage sale.

[@mrmawson2438]

Very interesting place

[@ana7Aluap]

The beautiful suits, the cake and the holidays are from their wedding! That photo album depicts their all live i think..my parents had onde just like that. I inherited it, sadly they´re not amongst us anymore. And I'm getting a little old also. Much love to you!

[@Shellorena]

Not a grow tent, but a hanging wardrobe to protect seasonal wear.I still have my Grandmother's.

[@megfuchs9425]

I absolutely love the staircase!!!!!

[@screwthecabal6453]

I keep saying oh my God every 5 Seconds that place is astonishing

[@toddhill4243]

so sad to see it trashed like that

[@francoislambert3447]

just saw the video of the house i live in the usa i am francois lambert the son of lucien lambert

[@tinaprentice2136]

Incredible explore Sam and Jess 🫶🏼❤️

[@margaretparker8781]

Liked the vlog ftom Margaret P England 🇬🇧

[@screwthecabal6453]

I do have to question the owners choice of colors on that first stair case though, like WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? WERE YOU HIGH AT THE TIME RIGHT AFTER GOING TO THE CIRCUS?!?!?

[@SALESARS]

The green soft plastic box in the attic was for clothes. To keep them clean and free of mothes.

[@BLCExploration]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@ntgaunt222]

Brilliant as alway's, So happy youre not with karl anymore

[@philholdstock7908]

That Virgo mug should be for me because I am a Virgo 😁

[@screwthecabal6453]

I envy you two., although I like what I do and I make good money I don't love what I do. I'd rather go to other countries and explore things like you do

[@mfaizalkanewe1389]

The Nices

[@davidoldfield1717]

Was he marion pascole his Daughter x

[@cathymorrison4953]

🧡🇨🇦🧡

[@originalgangsterloc]

ARNOLD SCHRAQHE-- WHAT??? lol jk fantastic video tho

[@sk8ordielh]

Can't wait for you guys and Karl to do more investigations

[@matthewroxy3528]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎉

[@robertsargent4600]

Hey you wild hippies don't make movie's in Hollywood just kidding 😂

[@amberdavidson2769]

I love that closing music