Charles Kiffer-Porte studied at the the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux Arts in Paris. He had early expositions, drawing and painting caricatures of actors. He was also fascinated by printing processes and produced his own lithographs form 1929, often illustrating posters for stars like George Guétary, Charles Trenet, Edith Piaf, Yves Montand and Gaby Morley. He also designed for dance, theatre, and circus productions, occasionally for big names such as Josephine Baker, Brigitte Bardot, Mistinguette and the clown Alex Porto. During World War II Kiffer-Porte designed and painted camouflage for French aircrafts. After the war he returned to show business, and created decorations and stage curtains for the Casino de Paris.
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