Gabrielle Fontan
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Gabrielle Fontan (16 April 1873 – 8 September 1959) was a French film actress. She appeared in more than 120 films between 1927 and 1959. Source: Article "Gabrielle Fontan" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Gabrielle Fontan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gabrielle Fontan reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gabrielle Fontan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 60% of Gabrielle Fontan'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 My Friend Victor, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gabrielle Fontan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gabrielle Fontan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gabrielle Fontan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Maigret and the St. Fiacre Case | Marie Tatin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Magic of the Kite | the concierge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Love Is My Profession | Mrs. Langlois | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Les Misérables | Mother superior of the convent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Lovers of Paris | Mrs. Pilou, cleaning lady (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Gates of Paris | Mme Sabatier, Juju and Nénette's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Crime and Punishment | madame Horvais | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Bold Adventure | The grandmother | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Deadlier Than the Male | Mme Jules | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Grand Manoeuvre | Melanie, Duverger's servant | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Papa, Mama, My Wife and Me | La directrice de Saint-Beuve, collège pour filles | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Black Dossier | Mme Micoulin, la logeuse | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Men Think Only of That | Old lady on the stairs | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Juliette, or Key of Dreams | Boss of the confectionery | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Marie of the Port | Gossip | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Manon | Mme. Agnès | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Such a Pretty Little Beach | The Old Woman in the Bus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Torrents | Maria | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Monsieur Vincent | La vieille sourde du presbytère de Châtillon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The House Under the Sea | Gossip at the washhouse | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gates of the Night | la vieille | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Pétrus | Mrs. Brisson, newsagent (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | A Day in the Country | La Grand' Mère | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Messieurs Ludovic | Thibauts' concierge | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Behind These Walls | Madame Michaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Sylvia and the Ghost | Marielle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Last Penny | Mme Durban | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Traveler Without Luggage | 'La mère Lampion' | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Douce | Estelle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Valley of Hell | Mother Bienvenu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Le Voyageur de la Toussaint | La vieille aubergiste (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Carnival of Sinners | The chiromancer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Twisted Mistress | Madame Carbonnel | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Strangers in the House | Fine | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sins of Youth | The dresser (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Premier bal | Marie | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Two Women | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Musicians of the Sky | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Daybreak | La vieille dame dans l'escalier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Fatted Calf | Mrs. Vachon | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The End of the Day | Madame Jambage | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Curtain Rises | Une mère provincviale (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Life Dances On | Rose, la bonne de Mme Audié (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Life Is Ours | Madame Lecocq | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Fleeing Dead | Concierge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Dainah the Mixed | Berthe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | For One Cent's Worth of Love | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | My Friend Victor | Aunt Ursule | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Lighthouse Keepers | Mother of Marie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1928 | Misdeal | (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Gabrielle Fontan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gabrielle Fontan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gabrielle Fontan is "My Friend Victor" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gabrielle Fontan acted in?
Gabrielle Fontan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gabrielle Fontan?
Other notable films include "The Curtain Rises", "Daybreak", and "Misdeal".