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

Title Release Date Character
Échec au roy 1945-05-15 Une dame de Saint-Cyr
Après Mein Kampf, mes crimes 1940-03-09
Un jour viendra 1934-03-27 Tante Agathe
Turandot, princesse de Chine 1935-02-14 L’impératrice
Bric-à-brac et compagnie 1931-04-14 Mme Verly
Le château de la dernière chance 1947-07-16 Une cliente
Monsieur chasse 1947-06-01 La douairière
Mots croisés 1926-10-29
La Minute de vérité 1952-10-22 L’habilleuse
Remontons les Champs-Elysées 1938-12-02 Une Tricoteuse (uncredited)
Princesse Czardas 1934-09-14 The Princess of Weylersheim
Moune et son notaire 1933-07-21 Mme Parpevieille
Mon Paris 1928-06-01 Madame Minville
Romance à l’inconnue 1931-03-02
Grains de beauté 1932-03-08 Tante Aurélie (as Marfa Dhervilly)
Avec l’assurance 1932-06-16
La fleur d’oranger 1932-10-17
Colette et son mari 1934-02-22
Le soir des rois 1933-01-06
Je te confie ma femme 1933-04-14
Une petite femme en or 1933-07-21
Sapho 1934-04-07 Clara
Pluie d’or 1936-05-22
Paris 1937-01-15
Neuf de trèfle 1938-01-05
L’Avion de minuit 1938-08-04
Café de Paris 1938-09-28
Firmin, le muet de Saint-Pataclet 1938-07-28
Trois de Saint-Cyr 1939-08-13
Fort Dolorès 1939-03-01
L’Héritier des Mondésir 1940-05-07 La cliente de Waldemer
Monsieur Hector 1940-12-13 Une vieille cliente (uncredited)
Le duel 1941-01-01
Espoirs… 1941-03-19
Vie privée 1942-05-29 The director
La femme perdue 1942-08-05 La dame curieuse (uncredited)
L’Honorable Catherine 1943-02-04 Guest (uncredited)
Les jeux sont faits 1947-07-01
Aux yeux du souvenir 1948-11-24 A passenger
Fantômas contre Fantômas 1949-02-08 La dame du métro (uncredited)
La passagère 1949-11-04 Mrs. Davracay
Au revoir, monsieur Grock 1950-