Arletty
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Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat (15 May 1898 – 23 July 1992), known professionally as Arletty, was a French actress, singer, and fashion model. As an actress she is particularly known for classics directed by Marcel Carné, including Hotel du Nord (1938), Le jour se lève (1939) and Children of Paradise (1945). She was found guilty of treason for an affair with a German officer during World War II. Description above from the Wikipedia article Arletty, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Arletty Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Arletty reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Arletty's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 70% of Arletty's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Le vertige, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Arletty Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arletty's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Arletty has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Belmondo: The Incorrigible | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Love and Sex under Nazi Occupation | Self (archival footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Arletty, Lady Paname | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Heart of the Festival | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Trip to Biarritz | Fernande | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Destination Rome | Marquise | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Madame Barrault | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hitch-Hike | Gabrielle, maîtresse de Rameau et patronne de l'hôtel | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Paris la belle | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Maxime | Gazelle | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sunday Encounter | Juliette Armier | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Et ta sœur… | Lucrèce | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Explosive Vacation! | Arlette Bernard | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | No Exit | Inès Serrano | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Air of Paris | Blanche Le Garrec | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Gigolo | Mme Alice | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Portrait of a Murderer | Martha | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Madame and Her Redskins | Mademoiselle Pascale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Children of Paradise | Claire Reine, dite Garance | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Devil's Envoys | Dominique, a Minstrel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Boléro | Catherine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Woman I Loved the Most | Simone, actress tenant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Thunder Over Paris | Ida | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Extenuating Circumstances | Marie Qu'a-d'ça | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fric-Frac | Loulou | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Daybreak | Clara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hôtel du Nord | Raymonde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mother Love | Bernadette | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Little Thing | Irma Borel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mirages | Arlette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Aloha, the Song of the Islands | Ginette Gina | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Désiré | Madeleine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Pearls of the Crown | La reine abyssine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Let's Make a Dream | Une Invitée (Prologue) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Le Mari rêvé | Eve Roland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Bureaucrats | La Hourmerie's sister-in-law | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Adventure in Paris | Rose de Saint-Leu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mais n'te promène donc pas toute nue | Clarisse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Lovers and Thieves | Agathe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | La Fille de Madame Angot | Ducoudray | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Le vertige | Emma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Pension Mimosas | Kid Parasol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Voyage of Mr. Perrichon | Anita Mathieu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Un soir de réveillon | Viviane | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Je te confie ma femme | Totoche | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mademoiselle Josette, ma femme | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Abduct Me | Lulu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Beautiful Adventure | Mme Desmignières | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Sweetness of Loving | une dactylo | Super Hit | Similar → |
Arletty - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arletty?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arletty is "Le vertige" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Arletty acted in?
Arletty has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arletty?
Other notable films include "Mademoiselle Josette, ma femme", "La Fille de Madame Angot", and "The Beautiful Adventure".