Renée Adorée

Renée Adorée was an American actress best known for her roles in The Big Parade, Mr. Wu, and The Michigan Kid.

Personal and Family Life

Born Jeanne de la Fonte on September 30, 1898, in Lille, France, Renée had a typical childhood. She developed an interest in acting during her teenage years, leading to her involvement in minor stage productions. She moved to New York in 1920, where she began her film career.

Career Highlights

Renée started acting in films in 1920, initially gaining recognition with her performance in The Strongest. Her breakout role came in 1925 with The Big Parade, which made her a star. Throughout her career, she appeared in many films, showcasing her talent and gaining popularity, particularly for her captivating screen presence.

Death and Legacy

Renée Adorée retired from acting in 1930 due to health issues related to tuberculosis. She passed away on October 5, 1933, just days after her 35th birthday. Despite her brief career, she left a lasting impression on silent film audiences and is remembered for her vibrant performances.

Filmography

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Title	Release Date	Character
The Michigan Kid	1928-10-20	Rose Morris
The Big Parade	1925-11-05	Melisande
Day Dreams	1922-11-27	The Girl (as Renee Adoree)
Mr. Wu	1927-03-26	Nang Ping
The Mating Call	1928-07-21	Catharine
The Show	1927-01-22	Salome
The Blackbird	1926-02-13	Fifi Lorraine
Tide of Empire	1929-03-23	Josephita
The Pagan	1929-04-26	Madge
Redemption	1930-04-05	Masha
The Cossacks	1928-06-23	Maryana
Call of the Flesh	1930-08-16	Lola
La Bohème	1926-03-13	Musette
Show People	1928-11-20	Self (uncredited)
The Spieler	1928-12-20	Cleo d’Alzelle
1925 Studio Tour	1925-04-09	Self
Monte Cristo	1922-09-03	Eugénie Danglars
Mixed Faces	1922-10-21	Mary Allen Sayre
The Eternal Struggle	1923-10-08	Andree Grange
Tin Gods	1926-09-19	Carita
The Exquisite Sinner	1926-03-28	Silda
Twenty Years After	1944-01-01	(archive footage)
Women Who Give	1924-03-03	Becky Keeler
Forbidden Hours	1928-06-16	Marie de Floriet
Heaven on Earth	1927-03-05	Marcelle
The Flaming Forest	1926-11-21	Jeanne-Marie
Excuse Me	1925-01-19	Francine
The Movies March On	1939-07-03	Self (archive footage)
Parisian Nights	1925-09-27	Marie
Back to God’s Country	1927-10-23	Renee DeBois
£500 Reward	1918-11-18	Irene
The Strongest	1920-02-01	Claudia
Honor First	1922-08-27	Moira Serern
West of Chicago	1922-09-03	Della Moore
A Self-Made Man	1922-06-25	Anita Gray
The Bandolero	1924-10-20	Petra
Blarney	1926-09-26	Peggy Nolan
A Certain Young Man	1928-05-19	Henriette
Defying the Law	1924-06-03	Lucia Brescia
A Man’s Mate	1924-03-16	Wildcat
Man and Maid	1925-04-20	Suzette
Exchange of Wives	1925-10-04	Elise Moran
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