Marie Bell
Marie Bell (23 December 1900 – 14 August 1985), born Marie-Jeanne Bellon-Downey, was a French tragedian, comic actor and stage director. She was the director of the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris from 1962 onwards, and this theatre now bears her name.
Marie Bell was born on 23 December 1900 in Bègles near Bordeaux (France). With her Irish father, she spent her childhood between Bordeaux and England.
Bell was a classical actress. She also appeared in avant-garde theatre, Jean Genet in particular.
Her interpretation of the role of Phèdre is highly noted : "Voir Marie Bell dans Phèdre est une chance unique pour quiconque veut savoir ce qu'est le génie français." André Malraux
During the German Occupation of France (1940–1944), she participated in the French resistance as one of nine directors of the Front national du théâtre. She was awarded the decoration of the Légion d'honneur by President Charles de Gaulle.
Bell married Jean Chevrier, who was also an actor.
Bell died on 14 August 1985 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She was buried alongside her husband Jean Chevrier at the Monaco Cemetery not far from Josephine Baker.
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Acting
Movie
The Leopard
as (uncredited)
1963
Movie
Sandra
as Corinna Gilardini
1965
Movie
Life Dances On
as Christine Surgère
1937
Movie
The Great Game
as Florence / Irma
1934
Movie
Hotel Paradiso
as La Grande Antoinette
1966
Movie
Colonel Chabert
as Countess Rosine Ferraud
1943
Movie
Le Roman d'un jeune homme pauvre
as Marguerite
1935
Movie
How to Make a French Dish
as Elderly Marie-Paule
1964
Movie
The Phantom Wagon
as sœur Maria
1939
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The Tomboy
as Monique Lerbier, la garçonne
1936
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Cocoanut
as Caroline
1939
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Fedora
as Fédora
1934
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Closed Shutters
as Aurore
1973
Movie
Phèdre
as Phèdre
1968
TV
Le Grand Échiquier
as Self
1972
Movie
Figaro
as Suzanne
1929
Movie
Paris
1924
Movie
The Joker
1930
Movie
Poliche
1934
Movie
Sous la Terreur
1936
Movie
Les Demi-Vierges
as Maud de Rouvre
1936
Movie
Temptation
1936
Movie
Blanchette
as Blanchette Rousset
1937
Movie
Pantins d'amour
as Renée Morhange
1937