Pierre Blanchar
ActingAbout Pierre Blanchar
Pierre Blanchar (30 June 1892 – 21 November 1963) was a French actor. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1922 and 1961. Blanchar was married to actress Marthe Vinot, with whom he had a daughter, actress Dominique Blanchar. He played Napoleon in the 1938 British film A Royal Divorce alongside Ruth Chatterton as Josephine. He later appeared alongside Michèle Morgan in the 1946 film Pastoral Symphony. Source: Article "Pierre Blanchar" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Pierre Blanchar 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 Pierre Blanchar'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 32% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Pierre Blanchar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Le Journal de la Résistance, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Pierre Blanchar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pierre Blanchar's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Pierre Blanchar.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Georges Méliès | Voix | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | The Black Monocle | Le marquis de Villemaur | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Katia | Koubaroff | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Riff Raff Girls | Le Pirate | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | My Friend Sainfoin | Sainfoin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Dr. Laennec | Dr. Laennec | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | After Love | François Mésaule | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Sky Battalion | Captain Ferane | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Homeland | Le comte de Rysoor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Pastoral Symphony | Pastor John Martens | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Hunchback | Knight Henri de Lagardère | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Le Journal de la Résistance | Himself - Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Liberation of Paris | (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Secrets of a Ballerina | Gérard de Clergue | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Secrets | René | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | La Neige sur les pas | Marc Romanay | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Pontcarral, Empire Colonel | Pontcarral | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Night in December | Pierre Darmont | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Two Women | Domitien Van Bergen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Le Joueur | Alexeï Nikitine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Strange Monsieur Victor | Bastien Robineau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Courier of Lyons | Pierre-Joseph Lesurques | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Life Dances On | Thierry Raynal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Queen of Spades | Hermann | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Street of Shadows | Grégor Courdane alias : Condoyan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Woman of No Importance | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Man from Nowhere | Mathias Pascal / Adrien Meis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Culprit | Jérôme Lescuyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Lovers and Thieves | Claude Brévin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Les Bateliers de la Volga | Lieutenant Vadime Borzin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Crime and Punishment | Raskolnikov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Turandot, princesse de Chine | Kalaf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | L’Or | François Berthier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | At the End of the World | Jean Arnaud | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Iris perdue et retrouvée | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Zero for Conduct | Supervisor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Old Devil | Jean Trapeau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Beautiful Sailor | Sylvestre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Dreamy Mouth | Pierre, le mari | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Mistress of Atlantis | Le capitaine de Saint-Avit | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Wooden Crosses | Adjudant Gilbert Demachy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Wedding March | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Captain Fracasse | Captain Fracasse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | La valse de l'adieu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Chess Player | Boleslas Vorowski | Average | Similar → |
| 1925 | La terre promise | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 1924 | The Thruster | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Heritage | Xavier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1923 | Geneviève | Alphonse de Lamartine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1922 | Jocelyn | - | Hit | Similar → |
Pierre Blanchar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pierre Blanchar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pierre Blanchar is "Le Journal de la Résistance" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Pierre Blanchar acted in?
Pierre Blanchar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pierre Blanchar?
Other notable films include "My Friend Sainfoin", "Wooden Crosses", and "Culprit".