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.
Gisèle Pascal Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gisèle Pascal reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gisèle Pascal's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 53% of Gisèle Pascal'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 Sylviane de mes nuits, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gisèle Pascal Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gisèle Pascal's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gisèle Pascal has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 | Super Hit | 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Iron Mask | Mrs. de Chaulmes | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | It Only Happens to the Living | Anne Brunier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Sylviane de mes nuits | Gaby Lemontier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Pity for the Vamps | Jany Cristal-Davis | Super Hit | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Fire Under Her Skin | Thérèse Rabou | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Nights of Shame | Marie-Thérèse Langeac | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Boom on Paris | elle-même | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Louise de La Vallière | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Endless Horizons | Hélène Boucher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Beautiful Love | Suzanne Gérard-Moulin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Véronique | Estelle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Chocolate Girl | Benjamine Lapistolle | Super Hit | 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 | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Dropped from Heaven | Madeleine | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The J3 | Miss Bravard, the philosophy teacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Madame et son flirt | Claudette Sauvaget | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Lunegarde | Élisabeth de Lunegarde | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Bohemian Life | Musette | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Two Shy Ones | One of the young girls | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Beautiful Adventure | Hélène de Trévillac | Super Hit | 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 "Sylviane de mes nuits" 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 "Loves, Delights and Organs", "Pity for the Vamps", and "The Beautiful Adventure".