France Ellys

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

19Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of France Ellys reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 19 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of France Ellys's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 5% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), France Ellys remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Man Who Returns from Afar, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best France Ellys Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from France Ellys's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

The Man Who Returns from Afar (1950) movie poster

★10.0

The Man Who Returns from Afar: A man, after a fight, believes he has killed his cousin, and hides the body. The dead man had only passed out, but when

The Man Who Returns from Afar

1950•Crime

★6.0

The Marriage of Chiffon (1942) movie poster

★6.0

The Marriage of Chiffon: Odette Joyeux plays an eccentric young aristocrat called "Chiffon", who is struggling to comply with the social conventi

The Marriage of Chiffon

1942•Comedy

★6.0

Fromont Young and Risler Elder (1941) movie poster

★6.0

Fromont Young and Risler Elder: An ambitious and perverse adventurer sows dissension and ruin in a wealthy family of industrialists.

Fromont Young and Risler Elder

1941•Drama

★5.8

★5.8

Ballerina: As its title indicates, La Mort du Cygne is set in the special world of the ballet. Young dance student Rose Souris idol

Ballerina

1937•Drama

★5.5

★5.5

By the Window: Gaston, nicknamed Pilou, has left his native village and Yvette, the girl of his heart, to go to Paris where he has foun

By the Window

1948•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of France Ellys.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1951	Maria of the End of the World	-	Flop	Similar →
1950	The Man Who Returns from Afar	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1948	Sextette	Maria	Flop	Similar →
1948	By the Window	Mrs. Laforest, Renée's mother	Average	Similar →
1946	Special Mission	-	Flop	Similar →
1943	L'Escalier sans fin	Madame Boutron	Flop	Similar →
1943	L'homme sans nom	-	Flop	Similar →
1942	The Marriage of Chiffon	Sophie	Average	Similar →
1942	The Lost Woman	Madame Vidal	Flop	Similar →
1941	Ici l'on pêche	-	Flop	Similar →
1941	Fromont Young and Risler Elder	-	Average	Similar →
1939	Grand-père	School principal	Flop	Similar →
1938	Three Waltzes	Marquise de Chalencey	Flop	Similar →
1938	Le mariage de Véréna	-	Flop	Similar →
1938	Precious Fools	La princesse bohémienne	Flop	Similar →
1937	Ballerina	Madame Souris	Average	Similar →
1937	Enfants de Paris	-	Flop	Similar →
1936	La joueuse d'orgue	Madame Bernier	Flop	Similar →
1932	Un homme sans nom	-	Flop	Similar →

France Ellys - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of France Ellys?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring France Ellys is "The Man Who Returns from Afar" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has France Ellys acted in?

France Ellys has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by France Ellys?

Other notable films include "The Marriage of Chiffon", "Fromont Young and Risler Elder", and "Ballerina".