Jenny Hélia

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

27Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: May 8, 1906

Birth Place: Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jenny Hélia reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 27 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Jenny Hélia's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 37% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jenny Hélia remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Rules of the Game, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jenny Hélia Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jenny Hélia's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

The Rules of the Game (1939) movie poster

★7.5

The Rules of the Game: A weekend at a marquis’ country château lays bare some ugly truths about a group of haut bourgeois acquaintances.

The Rules of the Game

1939•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Truant School: 1920, in a small village in Provence. Monsieur Pascal, a young schoolteacher, is faced with a lack of interest from his

Truant School

1949•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

La Bête Humaine: Returning by train to the French port of Le Havre, Jacques Lantier, a tormented railwayman, meets by chance the impulsiv

La Bête Humaine

1938•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Toni: In the 1920s, the Provence is a magnet for immigrants seeking work in the quarries or in the agriculture. Many mingle wi

Toni

1935•Drama

★7.0

Tartarin of Tarascon (1934) movie poster

★7.0

Tartarin of Tarascon: Tartarin is the local hero in the small provincial town of Tarascon. He shows off about imaginary adventures in Africa,

Tartarin of Tarascon

1934•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jenny Hélia.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1968	The Marriage Came Tumbling Down	Jeanne	Average	Similar →
1967	The Roots of Evil	-	Flop	Similar →
1963	Le roi du village	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	The Innocent with Forty Children	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	La blonde des tropiques	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	The Case of Dr. Laurent	Une villageoise	Hit	Similar →
1956	Honoré de Marseille	Mme. Marchetti	Average	Similar →
1955	Spring, Autumn and Love	Merchants' client	Flop	Similar →
1953	Le club des 400 coups	-	Flop	Similar →
1953	The Wild Oat	Prudence	Hit	Similar →
1953	Manon of the Spring	Aricie, femme de Cabridan	Hit	Similar →
1953	Ugolin	Aricie, femme de Cabridan	Average	Similar →
1951	Bouquet de joie	-	Flop	Similar →
1951	The Hunting Ground	La Cornette	Hit	Similar →
1951	Savage Triangle	(uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1951	The Convict	The laughing woman	Flop	Similar →
1950	Here Is the Beauty	Madame Lorenzei (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1949	Truant School	Mrs. Honoré	Hit	Similar →
1946	Le gardian	Rose	Flop	Similar →
1939	The Rules of the Game	La servante (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1938	La Bête Humaine	Philomène	Hit	Similar →
1938	Un de la Canebière	-	Flop	Similar →
1938	Firmin de Saint-Pataclet	-	Flop	Similar →
1938	La Marseillaise	Louise Vauclair, l'interpellatrice	Hit	Similar →
1935	Toni	Marie	Hit	Similar →
1934	Tartarin of Tarascon	Baïa	Hit	Similar →
1931	The Eagle	L'impératrice Marie-Louise	Flop	Similar →

Jenny Hélia - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jenny Hélia?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jenny Hélia is "The Rules of the Game" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Jenny Hélia acted in?

Jenny Hélia has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jenny Hélia?

Other notable films include "Truant School", "La Bête Humaine", and "Toni".