Marfa d’Hervilly

Marfa d’Hervilly was an American actress born on November 9, 1876, in Paris, France. She is best known for her roles in La fille du régiment (1933), Sapho (1934), and Café de Paris (1938). She passed away on November 18, 1963, in Lagny-sur-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, France.

Personal and Family Life

Marfa d’Hervilly was born Marthe Dutreix in Paris. While details about her family life are limited, she had a successful acting career in the early to mid-20th century. Her performances delighted audiences in both film and theater.

Career

Marfa achieved recognition for her work in a variety of films throughout her career. She played significant roles that showcased her talent, including appearances in productions such as Turandot, princesse de Chine (1935) and Sapho (1934). Her contributions to cinema helped establish her legacy as a prominent figure in French entertainment.

Death and Legacy

Marfa d’Hervilly died on November 18, 1963. She is remembered for her versatile acting skills and the impact she left on French cinema. Her body of work continues to be appreciated by film enthusiasts and historians alike.

Filmography

TitleRelease DateCharacter
Échec au roy1945-05-15Une dame de Saint-Cyr
Après Mein Kampf, mes crimes1940-03-09
Un jour viendra1934-03-27Tante Agathe
Turandot, princesse de Chine1935-02-14L’impératrice
Bric-à-brac et compagnie1931-04-14Mme Verly
Le château de la dernière chance1947-07-16Une cliente
Monsieur chasse1947-06-01La douairière
Mots croisés1926-10-29
La Minute de vérité1952-10-22L’habilleuse
Remontons les Champs-Elysées1938-12-02Une Tricoteuse (uncredited)
Princesse Czardas1934-09-14The Princess of Weylersheim
Moune et son notaire1933-07-21Mme Parpevieille
Mon Paris1928-06-01Madame Minville
Romance à l’inconnue1931-03-02
Grains de beauté1932-03-08Tante Aurélie (as Marfa Dhervilly)
Avec l’assurance1932-06-16
La fleur d’oranger1932-10-17
Colette et son mari1934-02-22
Le soir des rois1933-01-06
Je te confie ma femme1933-04-14
Une petite femme en or1933-07-21
Sapho1934-04-07Clara
Pluie d’or1936-05-22
Paris1937-01-15
Neuf de trèfle1938-01-05
L’Avion de minuit1938-08-04
Café de Paris1938-09-28
Firmin, le muet de Saint-Pataclet1938-07-28
Trois de Saint-Cyr1939-08-13
Fort Dolorès1939-03-01
L’Héritier des Mondésir1940-05-07La cliente de Waldemer
Monsieur Hector1940-12-13Une vieille cliente (uncredited)
Le duel1941-01-01
Espoirs…1941-03-19
Vie privée1942-05-29The director
La femme perdue1942-08-05La dame curieuse (uncredited)
L’Honorable Catherine1943-02-04Guest (uncredited)
Les jeux sont faits1947-07-01
Aux yeux du souvenir1948-11-24A passenger
Fantômas contre Fantômas1949-02-08La dame du métro (uncredited)
La passagère1949-11-04Mrs. Davracay
Au revoir, monsieur Grock1950-

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