Marie Bell

Marie Bell

Marie Bell (23 December 1900 – 14 August 1985), born Marie-Jeanne Bellon-Downey, was a French tragedian, comic actor and stage director. She was the director of the Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris from 1962 onwards, and this theatre now bears her name. Marie Bell was born on 23 December 1900 in Bègles near Bordeaux (France). With her Irish father, she spent her childhood between Bordeaux and England. Bell was a classical actress. She also appeared in avant-garde theatre, Jean Genet in particular. Her interpretation of the role of Phèdre is highly noted : "Voir Marie Bell dans Phèdre est une chance unique pour quiconque veut savoir ce qu'est le génie français." André Malraux During the German Occupation of France (1940–1944), she participated in the French resistance as one of nine directors of the Front national du théâtre. She was awarded the decoration of the Légion d'honneur by President Charles de Gaulle. Bell married Jean Chevrier, who was also an actor. Bell died on 14 August 1985 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She was buried alongside her husband Jean Chevrier at the Monaco Cemetery not far from Josephine Baker. Source: Article "Marie Bell" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1900-12-23
Place of Birth: Bordeaux, Gironde, France
Also Known As: Marie-Jeanne Bellon-Downey

Movies List of Marie Bell

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The Phantom Wagon

1939 Movie
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Cocoanut

1939 Movie
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Paris

1924 Movie
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Phèdre

1968 Movie
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The Joker

1930 Movie
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Poliche

1934 Movie
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Fedora

1934 Movie
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Sous la Terreur

1936 Movie
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Temptation

1936 Movie
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Les Demi-Vierges

1936 Movie
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Blanchette

1937 Movie
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Pantins d'amour

1937 Movie
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Legions of Honor

1938 Movie
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La Glu

1938 Movie
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Those of the Sky

1941 Movie
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Vie privée

1942 Movie
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Life Dances On

1937 Movie
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Sandra

1965 Movie
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La valse de l'adieu

1928 Movie
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Hotel Paradiso

1966 Movie
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The Tomboy

1936 Movie
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Madame Récamier

1928 Movie
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The Man Who Killed

1931 Movie
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The crazy adventure

1931 Movie
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The Great Game

1934 Movie
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Colonel Chabert

1943 Movie
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The Leopard

1963 Movie
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Quand minuit sonnera

1936 Movie
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Closed Shutters

1973 Movie
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Figaro

1929 Movie
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Caprice de princesse

1933 Movie
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La nuit est à nous

1930 Movie
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Luck

1931 Movie