Gaby Morlay
ActingAbout Gaby Morlay
Gaby Morlay (born Blanche Pauline Fumoleau; 8 June 1893 – 4 July 1964) was a film actress from France. Morlay began acting in the era of silent films, and became known as co-star with Max Linder in his "Max" series. She starred in a series of "Gaby" films such as Gaby en auto (1917) and more than 20 other silent films. She moved easily into talking films in the early 1930s. She played Queen Victoria in the 1939 historical film Entente cordiale. She had an affair with the government minister Max Bonnafous (1900–75) during World War II, and as a result, she was investigated for collaboration with the Nazis after the liberation of France. Later she married Bonnafous. Morlay continued to play important roles in the 1940s and 1950s. She was an art lover and was a friend and admirer of the Italian painter Beretta Dimario who lived in Nice. Source: Article "Gaby Morlay" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gaby Morlay 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: Drama
The majority of Gaby Morlay'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 30% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gaby Morlay remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Life of Giuseppe Verdi, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gaby Morlay Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gaby Morlay's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gaby Morlay.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Monsieur | Mrs. Bernadac, Edmond's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Le mari ne compte pas | La mère de Denise | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Fortunate | Mlle Emilienne Massillon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sacred Youth | Zabeth Longué | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Le Tombeur !!! | Agathe de Chamillac | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Twilight Girls | Mme Ancelin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Crime and Punishment | madame Brunel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Papa, Mama, My Wife and Me | Gabrielle Langlois, la mère | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Impossible Mr. Pipelet | Germaine Martin | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Ragpickers of Emmaus | Mademoiselle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Papa, Mama, the Maid and I | Gabrielle Langlois, mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Royal Affairs in Versailles | Countess de la Motte | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Les amoureux de Marianne | Germaine Duboutois | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Love of a Woman | Germaine Leblanc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Le Plaisir | Denise - la femme d'Ambroise | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Anna | Mother superior | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Mammy | Mrs. Pierre aka 'Mammy' | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Good Enough to Eat | Mathilde de Mergrand / Mathilde Chaperon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | First Communion | Maria Carloni (Mme Dupont) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Without Trumpet or Drum | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Millionaires for One Day | Hélène Berger | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Gigi | Tante Alicia | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Lovers of the Pont Saint-Jean | Victorine Rousset, aka 'Maryse' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Lost Village | Angélique Barrodet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Un revenant | Geneviève Gonin | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Her Last Part | Hermine Wood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Love Around the Clock | Pierrot's mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Blue Veil | Louise Jarraud | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | L'Arlésienne | Rose Mamaï | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Mlle. Desiree | Désirée Clary épouse Bernadotte / la Reine Desideria de Suède | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | They Were Twelve Women | Madame Marion | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Paris - New-York | Gaby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cordial Agreement | Queen Victoria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Behind the Facade | Gaby Valrose, minister's lover | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Life of Giuseppe Verdi | Giuseppina Strepponi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hercule | Juliette Leclerc | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Quadrille | Paulette Nanteuil | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Messenger | Marie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Fear | Irène Sylvain | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Samson | Anne-Marie d'Andeline | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Le Bonheur | Clara Stuart | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Ironmaster | Claire de Beaulieu | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Dreamy Mouth | Gaby | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Ariane, Russian Maid | Ariane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | When Love Is Over | Germaine | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Faubourg Montmartre | Ginette Gentilhomme | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Dance House | Estrella | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Accused, Stand Up! | Gaby Delange | Average | Similar → |
| 1929 | The New Gentlemen | Susanne Verrier | Average | Similar → |
| 1914 | Max's Vacation | - | Average | Similar → |
Gaby Morlay - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gaby Morlay?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gaby Morlay is "The Life of Giuseppe Verdi" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gaby Morlay acted in?
Gaby Morlay has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gaby Morlay?
Other notable films include "Behind the Facade", "Le Plaisir", and "Fortunate".