Gisèle Pascal
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Gisèle Pascal (17 September 1921 – 2 February 2007) was a French actress and a former lover of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco. She was born Gisèle Marie Madeleine Tallone at Cannes in France. Her first movie role was in 1942's L'Arlésienne. For six years, she was involved in a relationship with Prince Rainier, and lived together in a villa in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Princess Antoinette, Baroness of Massy, Rainier's sister, seeking to obtain the throne of Monaco for her own son, spread malicious rumors that Pascal was incapable of bearing children. A contemplated marriage was called off when a medical examination mistakenly reported that she was infertile. Pascal subsequently married actor Raymond Pellegrin on 8 October 1955 and had a daughter, Pascale Pellegrin, on 12 September 1962.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gisèle Pascal reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Gisèle Pascal'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 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gisèle Pascal remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mademoiselle from Paris, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gisèle Pascal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gisèle Pascal's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gisèle Pascal.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Juillet en septembre | Madame Dewacker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Public Woman | Gertrude | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The ComDads | Louise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | At the Top of the Stairs | Rose | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | André Chénier and the Young Captive | Mme de Vaudremont | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Un caso di coscienza | Rosaria, moglie del giudice Zarbo | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | Secret World | Florence | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Seul... à corps perdu | Lydia Simon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Iron Mask | Mrs. de Chaulmes | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | It Only Happens to the Living | Anne Brunier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Sylviane de mes nuits | Gaby Lemontier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Pity for the Vamps | Jany Cristal-Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | If Paris Were Told to Us | Comtesse de G... | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Mademoiselle from Paris | Micheline Bertier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | La madone des sleepings | Lady Diana Wyndham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Fire Under Her Skin | Thérèse Rabou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Nights of Shame | Marie-Thérèse Langeac | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Boom on Paris | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Louise de La Vallière | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Endless Horizons | Hélène Boucher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Beautiful Love | Suzanne Gérard-Moulin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Véronique | Estelle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Chocolate Girl | Benjamine Lapistolle | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Naked Woman | Loulou | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Mademoiselle Has Fun | Christine Gibson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | After Love | Germaine By | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Last Refuge | Antoinette Baron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Loves, Delights and Organs | Micheline | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Dropped from Heaven | Madeleine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The J3 | Miss Bravard, the philosophy teacher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Madame et son flirt | Claudette Sauvaget | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Lunegarde | Élisabeth de Lunegarde | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Bohemian Life | Musette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Two Shy Ones | One of the young girls | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Beautiful Adventure | Hélène de Trévillac | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | L'Arlésienne | Vivette | Hit | Similar → |
Gisèle Pascal - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gisèle Pascal?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gisèle Pascal is "Mademoiselle from Paris" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gisèle Pascal acted in?
Gisèle Pascal has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gisèle Pascal?
Other notable films include "At the Top of the Stairs", "It Only Happens to the Living", and "The Bohemian Life".