Raymone

Raymone was an American actor best known for her roles in This Man Must Die, Le théâtre de la jeunesse, and Café de Paris. She was born on August 11, 1896, in Gardanne, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France, and passed away on March 15, 1986, in Geneva, Switzerland. She was married to Blaise Cendrars from 1949 until his death in 1961.

Personal and Family Life

Raymone, originally named Raymonde Duchateau, had a vibrant career in the arts and shared her life with fellow artist Blaise Cendrars. Their marriage lasted for over a decade until Cendrars’ passing in 1961. Details about her early life are sparse, but her marriage to a prominent writer indicates a connection to the literary and artistic circles of her time.

Death and Legacy

Raymone died on March 15, 1986, in Geneva, Switzerland. Her contributions to cinema, especially in the French film industry, left an indelible mark. She is remembered for her unique roles that span from the late 1930s through the 1960s, showcasing her talent across various genres.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Hôtel du Nord 1938-12-17 Jeanne (uncredited)
Que la bête meure 1969-09-04 La mère de Paul
La Fin du jour 1939-03-24 La patronne du bistrot
Service de nuit 1944-04-19
Mémoires d’un flic 1955-12-27 Aunt Louise
Dernière jeunesse 1939-01-10 Jeannette
Le Cas du docteur Laurent 1957-04-03 La mère Loubet
L’École buissonnière 1949-04-08 L’aveugle du village
La Dame de pique 1937-07-01
Ramuntcho 1938-02-24 Neighbor
Café de Paris 1938-09-28
Derrière la façade 1939-03-14 La bonne de madame Mathieu
Remorques 1941-11-27 La bonne de l’hôtel (non crédité)
Untel père et fils 1943-04-07
Le Père Goriot 1945-03-22 (uncredited)
Mademoiselle X 1945-06-27
La Route du bagne 1945-10-16
Mission spéciale 1946-03-08 Mademoiselle Cartier (uncredited)
Fils de France 1946-05-15
Mensonges 1946-07-25
Vire-vent 1949-04-08
Sous le ciel de Paris 1951-03-28 Madame Hermenault (uncredited)
La Fête à Henriette 1952-12-17 The souvenir seller (uncredited)
La Fin de la nuit La mère
Era di venerdì 17 1956-12-20
Le Testament du docteur Cordelier 1960-07-04 Madame des Essarts
Prisons de femmes 1958-07-15 Old inmate
Les hommes 1964-11-11