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Maria Falconetti (1892–1946)

Actress

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Bought her own theatre, L'Avenue, which failed to make a profit and left her financially desolate. During the German occupation of Paris, she moved to Switzerland, and, from there, to Argentina. She earned a living by singing acting or teaching. When she attempted to make a theatrical comeback after World War II... See more trivia »

Born:

Renee Jeanne Falconetti
in Pantin, Seine-Saint-Denis, France

Died:

(age 54) in Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Filmography

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1928 The Passion of Joan of Arc
Jeanne d'Arc (as Melle Falconetti)
 
1917 La comtesse de Somerive
 
1917 Le clown (short) (as Renée Falconetti)
 
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2007 To Each His Own Cinema
(segment "Artaud Double Bill")
 
1995 Cinema Europe: The Other Hollywood (TV mini-series documentary)
 
1983 Historia del cine: Epoca muda (video documentary)
Jeanne d'Arc (uncredited)
 
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Personal Details

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Alternate Names:

Melle Falconetti | Renee Falconetti | Renée Falconetti

Height:

5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Trivia:

Bought her own theatre, L'Avenue, which failed to make a profit and left her financially desolate. During the German occupation of Paris, she moved to Switzerland, and, from there, to Argentina. She earned a living by singing acting or teaching. When she attempted to make a theatrical comeback after World War II... See more »

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Cancer