Arletty
ActingAbout Arletty
Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat (15 May 1898 – 23 July 1992), known professionally as Arletty, was a French actress, singer, and fashion model. As an actress she is particularly known for classics directed by Marcel Carné, including Hotel du Nord (1938), Le jour se lève (1939) and Children of Paradise (1945). She was found guilty of treason for an affair with a German officer during World War II. Description above from the Wikipedia article Arletty, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Arletty Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Arletty reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Arletty's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 28% of Arletty's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Belmondo: The Incorrigible, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Arletty Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arletty's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Arletty has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Belmondo: The Incorrigible | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Morceaux de Cannes | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Love and Sex under Nazi Occupation | Self (archival footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Arletty, Lady Paname | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Heart of the Festival | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking | (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Notre Dame de la Croisette | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Trip to Biarritz | Fernande | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Destination Rome | Marquise | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Madame Barrault | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Law of Men | Loune de Lindt | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Hitch-Hike | Gabrielle, maîtresse de Rameau et patronne de l'hôtel | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Dance | la mère d'Albert | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Maxime | Gazelle | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Sunday Encounter | Juliette Armier | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Et ta sœur… | Lucrèce | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Stowaway | Gabrielle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Explosive Vacation! | Arlette Bernard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | My Priest Among the Poor | Nine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | No Exit | Inès Serrano | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Air of Paris | Blanche Le Garrec | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Flesh and the Woman | Blanche | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | The Father of the Girl | Edith Mars | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Love, Madame | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Gigolo | Mme Alice | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Portrait of a Murderer | Martha | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Children of Paradise | Claire Reine, dite Garance | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Devil's Envoys | Dominique, a Minstrel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Lover of Borneo | Stella Losange | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Boléro | Catherine | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Woman I Loved the Most | Simone, actress tenant | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Madame Sans-Gêne | Catherine Hubscher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Thunder Over Paris | Ida | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Extenuating Circumstances | Marie Qu'a-d'ça | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Fric-Frac | Loulou | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Daybreak | Clara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hôtel du Nord | Raymonde | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mother Love | Bernadette | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Mirages | Arlette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Désiré | Madeleine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Pearls of the Crown | La reine abyssine | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Let's Make a Dream | Une Invitée (Prologue) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Bureaucrats | La Hourmerie's sister-in-law | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Adventure in Paris | Rose de Saint-Leu | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Tomboy | Niquette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mais n'te promène donc pas toute nue | Clarisse | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Pension Mimosas | Kid Parasol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Un soir de réveillon | Viviane | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Beautiful Adventure | Mme Desmignières | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Dog That Pays Off | Josyane Plaisir | Flop | Similar → |
Arletty - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arletty?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arletty is "Belmondo: The Incorrigible" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Arletty acted in?
Arletty has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arletty?
Other notable films include "Children of Paradise", "The Woman I Loved the Most", and "The Longest Day".