What is Fréhel's latest movie?

Fréhel's most recent film is "A Man Walks in the City" (1950).

Is Fréhel a good actor?

Fréhel has an average audience rating of 4.0/10 across 15 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Story of a Cheat, Pépé le Moko, Hell of Angels.

Fréhel

Q: What is the best movie of Fréhel?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Fréhel is "The Story of a Cheat" with a rating of 7.5/10.

Q: How many movies has Fréhel acted in?

Fréhel has been featured in at least 15 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

15Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 13, 1891

Birth Place: 17e arrondissement de Paris, France

Fréhel Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Fréhel reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Fréhel's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Fréhel'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 The Story of a Cheat, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Fréhel Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Fréhel's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

The Story of a Cheat (1936) movie poster

★7.5

The Story of a Cheat: Life story of a charming scoundrel, with little dialogue other than the star/director's witty narration. As a boy, only

The Story of a Cheat

1936•Comedy

★7.2

★7.2

Pépé le Moko: Pépé le Moko, one of France's most wanted criminals, hides out in the Casbah section of Algiers. He knows police will be

Pépé le Moko

1937•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Hell of Angels: Abandoned children, left to their own devices and a life of danger, are adopted by a kind man.

Hell of Angels

1941•Drama

★6.0

Une java:

Une java

1939•Drama

★5.8

Berlingot and Company (1939) movie poster

★5.8

Berlingot and Company: François and Victor sell hard candy at the fun fair. They also bring up Gisèle, a one-year-old child they found by the s

Berlingot and Company

1939•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Fréhel has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1950	A Man Walks in the City	Buck's wife	Flop	Similar →
1949	Maya	Notre Mère	Flop	Similar →
1947	L'homme traqué	-	Flop	Similar →
1941	Hell of Angels	La femme de Sulpice	Hit	Similar →
1939	Berlingot and Company	Bohémia	Average	Similar →
1939	Une java	Bar Owner	Average	Similar →
1938	Sirocco	Rosina	Average	Similar →
1938	Street Without Joy	Henriette	Flop	Similar →
1938	Bouquets from Nicholas	Albertine	Flop	Similar →
1937	Gigolette	Singer	Flop	Similar →
1937	Pépé le Moko	Tania	Hit	Similar →
1936	The Story of a Cheat	la rouquine, chanteuse du beuglant	Super Hit	Similar →
1934	Amok	Singer	Flop	Similar →
1934	Street Without a Name	La Méhoul	Flop	Similar →
1932	Lilac	La Douleur	Average	Similar →

Fréhel - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Fréhel?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fréhel is "The Story of a Cheat" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Fréhel acted in?

Fréhel has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Fréhel?

Other notable films include "Pépé le Moko", "Hell of Angels", and "Une java".