Max Dearly was an American actor, recognized for his roles in Madame Bovary, La vie parisienne, and Le dernier milliardaire. Born on November 22, 1874, in Paris, France, he was known for his contributions to the cinema until his death on June 2, 1943.
Personal and Family Life
Max Dearly was married twice; his first marriage was to Isabelle Fusier from 1911 to 1912, but they divorced. He later married Jeanne Saint-Bonnet on August 3, 1925, and remained with her until his death. Dearly was also known for his charitable work, having founded the gala de l’Union des artistes circus show in 1923, which featured performances by famous actors and singers to raise funds for those in need.
Death and Legacy
Max Dearly passed away on June 2, 1943, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. His legacy is remembered through his notable performances in film, as well as his efforts to assist fellow artists in need. His influence extended beyond acting, as he contributed significantly to the theatrical community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Madame Bovary | 1934-01-04 | Homais, le pharmacien |
| Ils étaient neuf célibataires | 1939-09-29 | Athanase Outriquet |
| Si j’étais le patron | 1934-10-25 | M. Maubert |
| Le Dernier Milliardaire | 1934-10-16 | Banco |
| Claudine à l’école | 1937-12-15 | le père de Claudine |
| Les étoiles ne meurent jamais | 1957-05-07 | Self (archive footage) |
| Le Club des soupirants | 1941-09-26 | Le prince Nirvanoff |
| La vie parisienne | 1936-01-22 | Ramiro Mendoza |
| Un oiseau rare | 1935-06-06 | Melleville, le milliardaire |
| Bécassine | 1940-09-03 | Monsieur Proey-Minans |
| Azaïs | 1931-05-22 | Baron Wurtz |
| Les Misérables | 1934-02-09 | M. Gillenormand |
| Coquecigrole | 1931-12-22 | Macarol |
| Coups de roulis | 1932-05-20 | |
| L’amour et la veine | 1932-12-23 | |
| Paris-Camargue | 1935-09-06 | Jules Fabrejoul |
| La Reine des resquilleuses | 1937-03-12 | |
| Le Cœur ébloui | 1938-06-01 | Géodésias |
| Le Train pour Venise | 1938-09-14 | Mr. Chardonne |
| Le Grand Élan | 1940-12-14 | Barsac |
| L’empreinte ou La main rouge | 1908-11-04 |