Anne Vernon
ActingAbout Anne Vernon
Anne Vernon (born Édith Antoinette Alexandrine Vignaud; 9 January 1924) is a French retired film and television actress who appeared in 40 films between 1948 and 1970, including three films that were entered into the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival. She appeared in films of multiple countries, including French, British, Italian, and American. As of 2025, she is believed to be among the last surviving leading ladies of the 1940s cinema.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Anne Vernon reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 41 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Anne Vernon'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Anne Vernon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Soupçons, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Anne Vernon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Anne Vernon's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Anne Vernon.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Le Cyborg ou Le Voyage vertical | Nathalie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Therese and Isabelle | Mademoiselle Le Blanc | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Woman Is a Stranger | Sophie | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Thief of Paris | Mrs Voisin (scenes deleted) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Man From Mykonos | Dorothée Yankov-Donati | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Trap for the Assassin | Henriette Laroque | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Sea Pirate | Decrees | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Friends of the family | Véronique Carradine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Umbrellas of Cherbourg | Madame Emery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Arsène Lupin vs. Arsène Lupin | Madame Bellac | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Laura nuda | Claudia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | El casco blanco | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1959 | General Della Rovere | Carla Fassio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | La Joconde, histoire d'une obsession | (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Police Judiciaire | Violette Chatelard | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Il conte Max | Baronessa Elena di Vallombrosa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Les Lavandières du Portugal | Catherine Deligny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Suspects | Lucette Vignon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Fric-frac en dentelles | Françoise Dumont | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Soupçons | Claire Grandjean | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Tonight the Skirts Fly | Catherine Piedeboeuf | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Le Long des trottoirs | Hélène Dupré | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Affair of the Poisons | Hermine des Œillets | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Beautiful But Dangerous | Carmela | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Lady of Scuderi | Madelon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Bel Ami | Clothilde de Marelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Love Lottery | Jane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Jeunes mariés | Gisèle Delaroche | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Rue de l'estrapade | Françoise Laurent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Time Bomb | Janine Lyncort | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Massacre in Lace | Le commissaire spécial Thérésa Larsen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Song of Paris | Clementine | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Mistress of Treves | Genoveffa di Brabante | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Edward and Caroline | Caroline Mortier | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rue des Saussaies | Jeanne Masson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | A Tale of Five Cities | Jeannine Meunier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Shakedown | Nita Palmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Pact with the Devil | Andrea's sister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Thus Finishes the Night | Catherine Beryl | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Warning to Wantons | Renee de Vaillant | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Murdered Model | Irène | Flop | Similar → |
Anne Vernon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Anne Vernon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Anne Vernon is "Soupçons" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Anne Vernon acted in?
Anne Vernon has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Anne Vernon?
Other notable films include "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg", "General Della Rovere", and "Il conte Max".