Carmen Boni was an American actress best known for her roles in La riva dei bruti, Scampolo, and Ave Maria, gratia plena!
Personal and Family Life
Carmen Boni was born on April 8, 1901, in Rome, Italy, and her birth name was Maria Carmela Bonicatti. She was married to director Augusto Genina from 1924 until their divorce in 1934. Later, she wed Jean Rigaux in 1936, and they remained married until her death in 1963. Carmen had a brother, Mario Bonicatti, who was a cinematographer.
Career
Carmen Boni began her acting career in silent films and worked in Germany starting in 1927. With the advent of talkies, she shifted her focus back to Italian and French films. Known as part of the second generation of Italian divas, her style was influenced by the tradition of “Divismo,” emphasizing glamorous and captivating performances.
Death and Legacy
Carmen Boni tragically passed away on November 19, 1963, in a road accident in Paris, France. Her contributions to cinema, particularly in silent and early sound films, left a significant mark on the industry. Today, she is remembered for her memorable performances and her role in the evolution of Italian cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Der Sprung ins Glück | 1928-01-26 | Totte |
| Le Comte de Monte Cristo (2ème époque) Le Châtiment | 1943-02-24 | La Colombine |
| La grazia | 1929-11-11 | Simona |
| Der Adjutant des Zaren | 1929-02-12 | Helena di Armore |
| Katharina Knie | 1929-02-24 | Katherina Knie |
| Gehetzte Frauen | 1927-08-19 | Algelica |
| Quartier latin | 1929-05-10 | Louisette Mercier |
| Prinzessin Olala | 1928-09-05 | |
| Paris Cinéma | 1929-10-21 | Self |
| La bocca chiusa | 1925-10-27 | |
| Miss Dorothy | 1920-06-01 | Alma |
| La dama de chez Maxim’s | 1923-01-01 | |
| Der fidele Bauer | 1927-11-10 | |
| La Femme en homme | 1932-05-11 | Claude |
| Ne sois pas jalouse | 1933-01-27 | |
| D’homme à hommes | 1948-10-01 | |
| Ma non è una cosa seria | 1921-05-02 | |
| Addio giovinezza! | 1927-01-30 | |
| L’ultimo lord | 1926-01-01 | |
| Das Mädchen der Strasse | 1928-02-02 | Scampolo, römisches Bettelmädchen |
| Die Gefangene von Shanghai | 1927-09-22 |