Dolly Davis was an American actress best known for her roles in films like Le Voyage imaginaire, Une nuit de folies, and Paris en cinq jours.
Personal and Family Life
Dolly Davis, born Julienne Alexandrine David on October 30, 1896, in Paris, France, enjoyed a vibrant and lively career in the 1920s. She was quite popular, often appearing in comedic roles alongside her partner André Roanne. Despite the success of her early film career, many of her works have faded into obscurity over time.
Career
Davis’s career expanded internationally as the silent film era came to an end. She transitioned into sound films but ultimately chose to retire in 1937. Post-retirement, she dedicated herself to painting, showcasing her artistic talents beyond acting.
Death and Legacy
Dolly Davis passed away on November 3, 1962, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. While many of her films are now largely forgotten, her contributions to early cinema and her unique charm left a lasting impact on those who appreciated her work during her active years.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Le Voyage imaginaire | 1926-04-30 | Lucie – une dactylo |
| Geneviève | 1923-01-01 | Josette |
| Les deux papas | 1934-01-01 | |
| Une nuit de folies | 1934-04-27 | Jacqueline d’Ermont |
| L’École des vierges | 1935-11-01 | |
| Fräulein Josette – Meine Frau | 1926-09-08 | Josette |
| Verirrte Jugend | 1929-02-01 | Hilde |
| Der Narr seiner Liebe | 1929-08-01 | |
| Paris en cinq jours | 1926-11-09 | Dolly |
| Les fiançailles rouges | 1927-02-11 | |
| Die weißen Rosen von Ravensberg | 1929-04-26 | |
| La Chanson des nations | 1931-07-10 | |
| L’Amour en vitesse | 1932-08-12 | Lilian Garden |
| Vidocq | 1923-02-23 | |
| Frauenraub in Marokko | 1928-02-18 | |
| Feu! | 1927-05-29 | |
| La branche morte | 1926-08-13 | |
| Par-dessus le mur | 1923-10-05 | |
| La Petite Chocolatière | 1927-12-16 | |
| Un trou dans le mur | 1930-06-06 | |
| La dernière berceuse | 1931-06-16 | |
| Échec et mat | 1931-08-21 | |
| Gagne ta vie | 1931-10-09 | |
| Allô, Mademoiselle! | 1932-12-08 | |
| Brumes de Paris | 1932-10-28 | |
| Le Gros Lot | 1933-08-01 | |
| Un train dans la nuit | 1934-09-28 | Peggy Murdoch |
| Bichon | 1936-03-13 | |
| Trois jours de perm’ | 1936-06-26 | |
| Bar du sud | 1938-03-23 | Mimi Pinson, une entraîneuse de bar |
| Paris | 1924-12-13 | |
| Tingel Tangel | 1927-10-21 | Li Bergmeister |
| Der Erzieher meiner Tochter | 1930-01-07 | Mary |
| L’Idée de Françoise | 1923-01-09 | Lili Duvernet, la fille rieuse |