Arletty
ActingAbout Arletty
Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat (15 May 1898 – 23 July 1992), known professionally as Arletty, was a French actress, singer, and fashion model. As an actress she is particularly known for classics directed by Marcel Carné, including Hotel du Nord (1938), Le jour se lève (1939) and Children of Paradise (1945). She was found guilty of treason for an affair with a German officer during World War II. Description above from the Wikipedia article Arletty, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Arletty reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Arletty's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Arletty remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Belmondo: The Incorrigible, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Arletty Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arletty's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Arletty.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Belmondo: The Incorrigible | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Love and Sex under Nazi Occupation | Self (archival footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Arletty, Lady Paname | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Heart of the Festival | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Notre Dame de la Croisette | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Trip to Biarritz | Fernande | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Destination Rome | Marquise | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Madame Barrault | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Law of Men | Loune de Lindt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hitch-Hike | Gabrielle, maîtresse de Rameau et patronne de l'hôtel | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Dance | la mère d'Albert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Maxime | Gazelle | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sunday Encounter | Juliette Armier | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Et ta sœur… | Lucrèce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Stowaway | Gabrielle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Explosive Vacation! | Arlette Bernard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | My Priest Among the Poor | Nine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | No Exit | Inès Serrano | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Air of Paris | Blanche Le Garrec | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Flesh and the Woman | Blanche | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Father of the Girl | Edith Mars | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Love, Madame | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Gigolo | Mme Alice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Portrait of a Murderer | Martha | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Children of Paradise | Claire Reine, dite Garance | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Devil's Envoys | Dominique, a Minstrel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Lover of Borneo | Stella Losange | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Boléro | Catherine | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Woman I Loved the Most | Simone, actress tenant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Madame Sans-Gêne | Catherine Hubscher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Thunder Over Paris | Ida | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Extenuating Circumstances | Marie Qu'a-d'ça | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fric-Frac | Loulou | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Daybreak | Clara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hôtel du Nord | Raymonde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mother Love | Bernadette | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mirages | Arlette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Désiré | Madeleine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Pearls of the Crown | La reine abyssine | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Let's Make a Dream | Une Invitée (Prologue) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Bureaucrats | La Hourmerie's sister-in-law | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Adventure in Paris | Rose de Saint-Leu | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Tomboy | Niquette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mais n'te promène donc pas toute nue | Clarisse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Le vertige | Emma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Pension Mimosas | Kid Parasol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mademoiselle Josette, ma femme | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Beautiful Adventure | Mme Desmignières | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Dog That Pays Off | Josyane Plaisir | Flop | Similar → |
Arletty - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arletty?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arletty is "Belmondo: The Incorrigible" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Arletty acted in?
Arletty has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arletty?
Other notable films include "Children of Paradise", "The Woman I Loved the Most", and "The Longest Day".