Catherine Fonteney

Catherine Fonteney was an American actress known for her roles in Wicked Duchess (1942), The Man from Nowhere (1937), and Shop Girls of Paris (1943). Born on June 23, 1879, in Paris, France, she made a significant impact in the film industry before passing away on April 29, 1966, in Dijon, Côte-d’Or, France.

Personal and Family Life

Catherine Fonteney was born as Marie Alexandrine Catherine Fontaine. She was married to M. Corriol, although little is known about their family life. Her marriage and personal relationships were kept private, in line with the norms of her time.

Death and Legacy

Catherine Fonteney passed away on April 29, 1966, in Dijon, France, leaving behind a legacy in early cinema. She is remembered for her versatile performances and remains a notable figure in French film history.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
Le Diable boiteux	1948-07-11	La princesse de Chalais
J’irai cracher sur vos tombes	1959-06-26	Madame Shannon
La Symphonie fantastique	1942-04-01	Madame Berlioz mother (uncredited)
Poil de carotte	1932-11-04	Mrs. Lepic
Divine	1935-11-21	Mme Jarisse
Procès au Vatican	1952-08-29	Mère Geneviève
Le Jugement de Dieu	1952-08-20	Une bourgeoise
Mademoiselle de La Seiglière	1921-03-04	La baronne de Vaubert
L’Assommoir	1908-12-21	Virginie
L’Intrigante	1911-04-01
La Tendre Ennemie	1936-10-24	La Mère
Le Diable au cœur	1928-03-03	Madame Bucaille – la mère de Ludivine
L’entraîneuse	1939-06-02	Madame de Saint-Leu
L’Homme de nulle part	1937-02-18	Delphine Pescatore
Le gardian	1946-05-15	la grand-mère Léa
Une aussi longue absence	1961-05-17	Alice Langlois
L’ange qu’on m’a donné	1946-03-27	Mrs. Dubreuil, director of the Red Cross
Caroline chérie	1951-02-28	La vieille belle
Drôles de phénomènes	1959-03-04	Madame de Saint-On
Les Beaux Jours	1935-11-08	Director
La demoiselle et son revenant	1952-09-03	Hortense de Beauminet
Au Bonheur des Dames	1943-07-20	Aurélie L’homme, la première
Poliche	1934-07-27
Le prince de minuit	1934-11-02
Le Cœur ébloui	1938-06-01	Mademoiselle Cléringer
Promesses	1939-04-24
Une femme sans importance	1937-03-05
Les millions de la bonne	1913-12-12
Le Héros de la Marne	1938-10-30
La Route enchantée	1938-11-25	Madame Minervois
Grand-père	1939-04-27	Madame Mercourt
La Duchesse de Langeais	1942-03-27	The Princess of Blamont-Chauvry
Forte tête	1942-06-10	Housekeeper
L’Ange Gardien	1942-07-03	Cousin Noémie
Andorra ou les hommes d’Airain	1942-07-27	Nun
La femme perdue	1942-08-05	Madame Valin
Mahlia la métisse	1943-12-15
Le brigand gentilhomme	1943-12-22
La Rabouilleuse	1944-02-02	‘La Vèlie’
Le bal des passants	1944-04-01	Madame Ozanne
Le Diable boiteux	1948-07-11	La Princesse de Chalais (non créditée)