Janine Darcey
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Janine Darcey (14 January 1917 – 1 October 1993) was a French film actress. She appeared in 60 films between 1936 and 1993. Source: Article "Janine Darcey" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Janine Darcey Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Janine Darcey 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 Janine Darcey's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 54% of Janine Darcey'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 Cap au large, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Janine Darcey Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Janine Darcey's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Janine Darcey has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | A Man and Two Women | Marianne's aunt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Une époque formidable | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish | Old Lady in Park | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | To Kill a Priest | Alek's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | American Dreamer | Lady on Train | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Le Bon Plaisir | Berthe, la serveuse | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Où sont-elles donc ? | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | L'Apprentissage de la ville | Ms. Sidoine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hothead | Mrs. Lambert, secretary | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Adolescent | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Out of It | Postwoman at the Telephone Counter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | La 99ème Minute | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Straight Line | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Sword and the Balance | Chantal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Witness in the City | Owner of the hotel | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Rififi | Louise | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Children of Love | Future mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Return to Life | Mary (segment "Le retour d'Antoine") | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Mystery of the Yellow Room | Sylvie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Le Dessous des cartes | Fine | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Children of Chaos | Andrée Denolle | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Lucky Star | Mireille | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | L'Auberge de l'abîme | Martine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Six Little Girls in White | Simone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Men Without Fear | Denise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Cap au large | Rose | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Parade in 7 Nights | Armande, friend of Irène | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Little Nothings | Lucie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Old Bill and Son | Françoise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Wonderful Night | la jeune femme | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Tobie Is an Angel | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Sixième étage | Edwige | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | French Without Tears | Jacqueline Maingot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cavalcade of Love | Julie | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cordial Agreement | Sylvia Clayton | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Let’s Go Up the Champs-Élysées | Une Biche (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | I Sing | Denise | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Curtain Rises | Isabelle Didier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Shanghai Drama | Student of the institution (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Most Beautiful Girl in the World | Midinette | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Little Thing | Camille | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Three Artillerymen on the Move | Monique's friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sisters-in-Arms | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Double Crime in the Maginot Line | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Yoshiwara | Une geisha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Franco de port | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | La Loupiote | A barmaid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Assault | Maid (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Forty Little Mothers | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Tender Enemy | La Cousine (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Janine Darcey - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Janine Darcey?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Janine Darcey is "Cap au large" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Janine Darcey acted in?
Janine Darcey has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Janine Darcey?
Other notable films include "Sixième étage", "Tobie Is an Angel", and "L'Apprentissage de la ville".