Germaine Dermoz was an American actress best known for her roles in Le bal (1931), Little Jack (1912), and Let’s Go Up the Champs-Élysées (1938). Born on July 30, 1888, in Paris, France, she left a significant mark on early cinema. She passed away on November 6, 1966, in Paris, France.
Personal and Family Life
Germaine Dermoz was born Germaine Deluermoz. She was married to Jean Galland from 1925 until their divorce, and she also had a marriage to Georges Saillard, from which she later divorced. Dermoz had two children: Claude Saillard and Anne-Marie Galland. She had siblings, including Jeanne Delvair and Henri Deluermoz, and was a grandmother to Rafael Pividal.
Career Highlights
Dermoz had a successful career as an actress in French cinema. She appeared in various films spanning different genres, showcasing her talent and versatility. Notable films from her career include La souriante Madame Beudet (1923) and Le Bal (1931), which solidified her reputation in the film industry.
Death and Legacy
Germaine Dermoz died on November 6, 1966, leaving behind a rich legacy in film history. Her contributions to cinema, particularly in the early 20th century, continue to be recognized. Despite her passing, her work remains influential to later generations of filmmakers and actors.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| La souriante Madame Beudet | 1923-11-09 | Madame Beudet |
| Remontons les Champs-Elysées | 1938-12-02 | Marie de Médicis |
| Le fils de Caroline chérie | 1955-03-11 | Comtesse d’Aranda |
| Le rosier de madame Husson | 1950-09-20 | Mme Husson |
| Petit ange | 1920-12-24 | Mme. de Chambry |
| De afwezige | 1913-05-02 | Minna Petrus |
| Zaza | 1913-04-11 | Mme. Dufresne |
| Le Bal | 1931-09-11 | Madame Kampf |
| Le rêve | 1931-07-22 | Hubertine |
| Les anges noirs | 1937-10-28 | Mathilde Desbat |
| Le Mannequin assassiné | 1948-03-10 | Irma |
| Le Mystère du Pont Notre Dame | 1912-05-13 | |
| Eugénie Grandet | 1910-05-26 | |
| La vie est magnifique | 1939-03-08 | |
| La Porteuse de pain | 1934-03-23 | Jeanne Fortier |
| L’Arlésienne | 1930-09-19 | Rose Mamaï |
| Si Paris nous était conté | 1956-01-27 | Catherine de Médicis |
| Le crime du chemin rouge | 1933-02-10 | |
| Bagnes d’enfants | 1933-07-21 | |
| Les Nuits moscovites | 1934-11-21 | |
| Le Héros de la Marne | 1938-10-30 | Suzanne Lefrançois |
| Andorra ou les hommes d’Airain | 1942-07-27 | Maria Xiriball |
| Monsieur des Lourdines | 1943-06-09 | Madame des Lourdines |
| Monsieur Vincent | 1947-11-05 | La reine Anne d’Autriche |
| Poil de carotte | 1952-05-28 | |
| Madame de Langeais | 1910-10-15 | Madame de Langeais |
| Les enfants de l’amour | 1953-11-10 | Nicole’s mother |