Portrait of Sacha Guitry

Sacha Guitry books in order

French playwright and filmmaker

Lived
1885–1957
Country
France
Books
2
Also writes as
Jacques Lorcey

Sacha Guitry published 1 non-fiction book and 1 play, beginning with Deburau (1918).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Sacha Guitry

Non-fiction in order

  1. If Memory Serves (1935)

    312 pages

Plays in order

  1. Deburau (1918)

    183 pagesAdapted for film

Film and TV adaptations

About Sacha Guitry

Alexandre-Pierre Georges "Sacha" Guitry was a French stage actor, film actor, director, screenwriter, and playwright of the boulevard theatre. He was the son of a leading French actor, Lucien Guitry, and followed his father into the theatrical profession. He became known for his stage performances, particularly in boulevardier roles. He was also a prolific playwright, writing 115 plays throughout his career. He was married five times, always to rising actresses whose careers he furthered. Probably his best-known wife was Yvonne Printemps to whom he was married between 1919 and 1932.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Sacha Guitry FAQ

How many books has Sacha Guitry written?
Sacha Guitry published 1 non-fiction book and 1 play that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Sacha Guitry's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Deburau.
What is Sacha Guitry's last book?
If Memory Serves (1935).
What is Sacha Guitry's most famous book?
Deburau (1918) is Sacha Guitry's most widely read book.
Does Sacha Guitry write under a pen name?
Yes: Sacha Guitry has also published as Jacques Lorcey.
Which Sacha Guitry books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Deburau (as The Lover of Camille, film, 1924).

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.