Simone Genevois was an American actress who is best known for her roles in La merveilleuse vie de Jeanne d’Arc, Simone, and Napoleon. Born as Simone Rolande Marthe Genevois in Paris, France, she had a notable career in the early 20th century.
Personal and Family Life
Simone Genevois was born on February 13, 1912, in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. Throughout her life, she was married twice, first to Jacques Pathé and later to André Conti. She is remembered for her exceptional talent, particularly for portraying the character of Joan of Arc authentically at a young age.
Death and Legacy
Simone Genevois passed away on December 16, 1995, in Ascona, Switzerland. Her performances left a lasting impression in the world of film, and she is recognized as one of the few actresses who captured the essence of Joan of Arc at the age of the character itself. Her contributions to cinema are still celebrated today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| La Merveilleuse Vie de Jeanne d’Arc | 1929-04-29 | Jeanne d’Arc |
| Travail | 1920-01-16 | Nise enfant |
| Simone | 1918-04-12 | Simone de Sergeac enfant |
| Napoléon | 1927-04-07 | Pauline Bonaparte |
| Le rêve | 1931-07-22 | Angélique |
| Une belle garce | 1930-12-19 | Nana |
| La Maison du mystère | 1923-01-02 | Christiane enfant |
| Le collier de Kali | 1913-09-26 | |
| Rapax | 1922-09-01 | |
| André Cornelis | 1927-11-25 | |
| Le cas du docteur Brenner | 1933-03-17 | Lottie Brenner |
| Le torrent | 1917-11-30 | Raymonde |