Zélie Yzelle was an American actress who is best known for Claudine à l’école, Le Plaisir, and Ouvert contre X….
Personal and Family Life
Zélie Yzelle was born on October 3, 1869, in Sommedieue, Meuse, France. Her birth name was Joséphine Toucheur. There is limited information available about her family and personal life.
Career
Yzelle began her acting career in the early 20th century and became known for her performances in various films. She appeared in notable works such as Claudine à l’école (1937) and continued acting until the early 1950s. Her contributions to film, particularly in French cinema, have been recognized for their charm and talent.
Death and Legacy
Zélie Yzelle passed away on February 14, 1959, in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France. Although not widely known today, her roles in classic films left a mark on early 20th-century cinema. Yzelle’s performances continue to be appreciated in retrospectives of French film history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Claudine à l’école | 1937-12-15 | |
| La Fin du jour | 1939-03-24 | Madame Berger |
| Le Val d’enfer | 1943-09-22 | L’hôtelière (uncredited) |
| Le Dernier Sou | 1946-01-23 | |
| Le Capitan (1ère époque) Flamberge au vent | 1946-03-27 | |
| La maison sous la mer | 1947-08-20 | La mère |
| Le silence est d’or | 1947-05-21 | La bouquetière (uncredited) |
| L’Armoire volante | 1948-10-29 | La deuxième commère |
| Caroline chérie | 1951-02-28 | Une voyageuse du coche |
| Rendez-vous à Grenade | 1951-11-21 | Lady who crosses (uncredited) |
| Ouvert contre X… | 1952-06-11 | La cuisinière |