Pierre Blanchar
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Pierre Blanchar (30 June 1892 – 21 November 1963) was a French actor. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1922 and 1961. Blanchar was married to actress Marthe Vinot, with whom he had a daughter, actress Dominique Blanchar. He played Napoleon in the 1938 British film A Royal Divorce alongside Ruth Chatterton as Josephine. He later appeared alongside Michèle Morgan in the 1946 film Pastoral Symphony. Source: Article "Pierre Blanchar" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Pierre Blanchar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Pierre Blanchar reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Pierre Blanchar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 78% of Pierre Blanchar'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 La valse de l'adieu, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Pierre Blanchar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pierre Blanchar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Pierre Blanchar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | The Black Monocle | Le marquis de Villemaur | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Katia | Koubaroff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Riff Raff Girls | Le Pirate | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | My Friend Sainfoin | Sainfoin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Dr. Laennec | Dr. Laennec | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Cupid Club | Flip | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Sky Battalion | Captain Ferane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Homeland | Le comte de Rysoor | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Pastoral Symphony | Pastor John Martens | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Hunchback | Knight Henri de Lagardère | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Liberation of Paris | (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Secrets of a Ballerina | Gérard de Clergue | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Secrets | René | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | La Neige sur les pas | Marc Romanay | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Pontcarral, Empire Colonel | Pontcarral | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Night in December | Pierre Darmont | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | La Prière aux étoiles | Pierre Florent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Two Women | Domitien Van Bergen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | A Royal Divorce | Napoléon Bonaparte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Le Joueur | Alexeï Nikitine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Strange Monsieur Victor | Bastien Robineau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Courier of Lyons | Pierre-Joseph Lesurques | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Life Dances On | Thierry Raynal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Queen of Spades | Hermann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Street of Shadows | Grégor Courdane alias : Condoyan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Woman of No Importance | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Man from Nowhere | Mathias Pascal / Adrien Meis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Culprit | Jérôme Lescuyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Lovers and Thieves | Claude Brévin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Les Bateliers de la Volga | Lieutenant Vadime Borzin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Crime and Punishment | Raskolnikov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Devil in the Bottle | Keave | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Turandot, princesse de Chine | Kalaf | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | L’Or | François Berthier | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | At the End of the World | Jean Arnaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Iris perdue et retrouvée | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Zero for Conduct | Supervisor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Old Devil | Jean Trapeau | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Beautiful Sailor | Sylvestre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Wooden Crosses | Adjudant Gilbert Demachy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Diane - Die Geschichte einer Pariserin | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Wedding March | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Captain Fracasse | Captain Fracasse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | La valse de l'adieu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Chess Player | Boleslas Vorowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | Her People | David | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Thruster | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Heritage | Xavier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Geneviève | Alphonse de Lamartine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Jocelyn | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Pierre Blanchar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pierre Blanchar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pierre Blanchar is "La valse de l'adieu" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Pierre Blanchar acted in?
Pierre Blanchar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pierre Blanchar?
Other notable films include "Turandot, princesse de Chine", "Le Joueur", and "Heritage".