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 |