Geneviève Morel was an American actress, best known for her roles in Dr. Knock (1951), Fantômas contre Fantômas (1949), and Deux sous de violettes (1951). She was born on March 19, 1916, in Les Andelys, Eure, Haute-Normandie, France, and passed away on August 30, 1989, in Clichy-la-Garenne, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France.
Personal and Family Life
Geneviève Morel was born Geneviève Josèphe Morel. Details about her family and personal life are limited, but her career as an actress began in the late 1940s. Throughout her life, she was recognized for her contributions to French cinema and took part in many significant films.
Career Highlights
Morel’s acting career included performances in various films during the 1940s and 1950s. She had several notable roles, with her most famous appearances in films like Dr. Knock and Deux sous de violettes. Her talents and charm made her a familiar face in French cinema during this era.
Death and Legacy
Geneviève Morel died on August 30, 1989, in Clichy-la-Garenne, France. Her contributions to the film industry, especially in the French comedic and dramatic genres, left a mark on cinema history. Although not widely known outside France, she is remembered fondly by fans of classic films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Knock | 1951-03-21 | la dame en noir |
| Les amoureux sont seuls au monde | 1948-09-15 | la bonne des “Picart” |
| De Mayerling à Sarajevo | 1940-10-10 | |
| Lucrèce | 1943-12-15 | L’habilleuse |
| Battement de cœur | 1940-02-01 | Marinette – une élève |
| Les Trois Mousquetaires | 1953-10-07 | La marchande de poulets |
| D’homme à hommes | 1948-10-01 | Amélie Coquillot |
| Madame Sans-Gêne | 1941-10-07 | Julie – une blanchisseuse |
| La Rose rouge | 1951-02-06 | La dame du vestiaire |
| L’Invité du mardi | 1950-06-21 | La patronne du café |
| Caroline chérie | 1951-02-28 | Une voyageuse du coche |
| Deux sous de violettes | 1951-10-31 | Germaine |
| Jean de la Lune | 1949-01-26 | Louise |
| Les Suspects | 1957-08-20 | La femme au cinéma (non créditée) |
| Maxime | 1958-11-26 | Mrs Mignolet |
| Dans la gueule du loup | 1961-06-20 | |
| Clochemerle | 1948-06-09 | Fouache (uncredited) |
| Secrets | 1943-03-17 | Magali |
| Mademoiselle Swing | 1942-06-12 | Une chanteuse du ‘Trio’ |
| Les Malheurs de Sophie | 1946-04-03 | La bonne de Sophie |