Sylvie
ActingAbout Sylvie
Louise Pauline Mainguené, known as Sylvie (3 January 1883 – 5 January 1970), was a French actress. The daughter of a sailor and a teacher, Sylvie entered an acting conservatory where she won a class comedy award unanimously. She started her professional career in 1903 and she earned her first success with The Old Heidelberg. She first appeared in French silent films. She was an actress known for Don Camillo (1952), The Shameless Old Lady (1965), and Le Corbeau (1943). She was born on 3 January 1883 in Paris and died on 5 January 1970 in Compiègne, France. She won the first National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress in 1966 for her performance in The Shameless Old Lady. Source: Article "Sylvie (actress)" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sylvie reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 48 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Sylvie'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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sylvie remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Curtain Rises, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Sylvie Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sylvie's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sylvie.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Black Humor | La mère Belhomme - segment 1 'La Bestiole" (as Louise Sylvie) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Shameless Old Lady | Madame Bertini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Nutty, Naughty Chateau | La grand-mère | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Un cas intéressant | The mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Family Diary | Grandmother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Croesus | Delphine | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Mirror Has Two Faces | Mme Tardivet | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Michael Strogoff | Marfa Strogoff | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Les Truands | Clarisse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Black Dossier | Mme Bouju | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Ulysses | Euriclea | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Thérèse Raquin | Madame Raquin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Forbidden Fruit | Madame Pellegrin mère | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | We Are All Murderers | Laetitia Bollini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Little World of Don Camillo | Signora Cristina | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Under the Paris Sky | Mademoiselle Perrier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | God Needs Men | Coise Karbacen | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | White Paws | Maurice's mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Tous les deux | Mrs. Gendron | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Two Loves | Mrs. Vincent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Stolen Affections | Mademoiselle Barge | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Coïncidences | Amélie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Passionnelle | La baronne de Marsannes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Mirror | The nun | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Mensonges | Agnès Leroux at 8 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | One Does Not Die That Way | Suzanne Bouvier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Idiot | Madame Ivolvine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Land Without Stars | Madame Nogret | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | La Route du bagne | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Father Goriot | Mademoiselle Michonneau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Island of Love | 'La Strega', fortune-teller | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Traveler Without Luggage | Madame Renaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Le Corbeau | La mère du cancéreux | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Angels of Sin | Prioress | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Marie-Martine | Maurice's mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | L'homme sans nom | Madame Ourdebey | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Montmartre on the Seine | Madame Courtin | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Paris Romance | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Comedy of Happiness | Madame Marie | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The End of the Day | Madame Tusini | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Pasha's Wives | Safèle, the mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Curtain Rises | Clémence | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Lafarge Case | Adélaîde Lafarge | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Life Dances On | Gaby - La maîtresse de Thierry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Crime and Punishment | Catherine Ivanovna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1922 | Roger la Honte | Henriette Laroque | Flop | Similar → |
| 1917 | Le Coupable | Louise Rameau | Average | Similar → |
| 1913 | Germinal | Catherine | Flop | Similar → |
Sylvie - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sylvie?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sylvie is "The Curtain Rises" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Sylvie acted in?
Sylvie has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sylvie?
Other notable films include "The Little World of Don Camillo", "Le Corbeau", and "Under the Paris Sky".