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Jacques Derives

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
22Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

Jacques Derives Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jacques Derives reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jacques Derives's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 68% of Jacques Derives'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 Choc en retour, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jacques Derives Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jacques Derives's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Le Choc en retour (1937) movie poster
★10.0

Le Choc en retour: A rich sugar factory manager wants to marry his daughter to an aristocrat, while the young girl is in love with an engin

Le Choc en retour

1937•Comedy
★10.0
Bach en correctionnelle (1940) movie poster
★10.0

Bach en correctionnelle: A parodic trial, in which one sees a merry luron, tried for trifles, rallying the whole court to him as soon as one lear

Bach en correctionnelle

1940•Comedy
★10.0
Master Love (1946) movie poster
★10.0

Master Love: Director of a music hall, the dubious Ribero, to save himself from bankruptcy, only hopes for the victory of his horse.

Master Love

1946•Comedy
★9.0
Jacques et Jacotte (1936) movie poster
★9.0

Jacques et Jacotte: Jacotte and her older sister Annie live in a Montmartrois workshop where Annie paints pictures of flowers. But the paint

Jacques et Jacotte

1936•Comedy
★9.0
Just a Big Simple Girl (1948) movie poster
★9.0

Just a Big Simple Girl: The tour of a theatrical troupe is disturbed by the waltz-hesitation love of the young actress Stepha between the young

Just a Big Simple Girl

1948•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Jacques Derives has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1956 If Paris Were Told to Us Un Garde Average Similar →
1953 Royal Affairs in Versailles Lord Hit Similar →
1953 The Virtuous Scoundrel Doctor from Roubaix Average Similar →
1951 Poison Jules Hit Similar →
1951 Deburau Laplace Hit Similar →
1948 Just a Big Simple Girl Impresario Super Hit Similar →
1946 Master Love - Super Hit Similar →
1944 L'aventure est au coin de la rue Valet Average Similar →
1942 The Law of Spring Guest Super Hit Similar →
1941 The Chain Breaker Le médecin Hit Similar →
1940 Bach en correctionnelle Lawyer Super Hit Similar →
1940 The Mondesir Heir L'ordonnateur Flop Similar →
1938 Une de la cavalerie - Hit Similar →
1938 Boys' School Planet Hit Similar →
1937 My Little Marquise Antoine Hit Similar →
1937 The Gateway Streak Hotel director Average Similar →
1937 Le Choc en retour - Super Hit Similar →
1936 Jacques et Jacotte - Super Hit Similar →
1936 Le Père La Cerise - Flop Similar →
1935 Dora Nelson Alphonse Hit Similar →
1934 L'Article 382 - Flop Similar →
1933 La roche aux mouettes - Hit Similar →

Jacques Derives - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jacques Derives?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jacques Derives is "Le Choc en retour" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jacques Derives acted in?

Jacques Derives has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jacques Derives?

Other notable films include "Bach en correctionnelle", "Master Love", and "Jacques et Jacotte".

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