Raimu
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Raimu was the stage name for the French actor Jules Auguste Muraire (18 December 1883 – 20 September 1946). He is most famous for playing César in the Marseilles trilogy (Marius, Fanny and César).
Raimu Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Raimu 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 Raimu's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Raimu'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 Les Trésors de Marcel Pagnol, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Raimu Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Raimu's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Raimu has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Les Trésors de Marcel Pagnol | Self / C. Olivier / A. Castanier / ... (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Stars Never Die | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Eternal Husband | Nicolas Pavlovitch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Hoboes in Paradise | Boule | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Colonel Chabert | Colonel Hyacinthe Chabert | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Heart of a Nation | Uncle Jules Froment | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Benefactor | Monsieur Moulinet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Midnight in Paris | Antonin Ramatuel / Monsieur La Souris | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | L'Arlésienne | Marc | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Strangers in the House | Maître Hector Loursat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Parade in 7 Nights | Vicar Maffre | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Little Nothings | Charpillon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Duel | Father Bolène | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Well-Digger's Daughter | Pascal Amoretti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Man Who Seeks the Truth | Jean Vernet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Last Desire | Cesare | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Second Childhood | Georges | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Monsieur Brotonneau | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Cocoanut | Loulou Barbentane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Heroes of the Marne | Bernard Lefrançois | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Baker's Wife | Aimable Castanier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The New Rich | Legendre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Strange Monsieur Victor | Victor Agardanne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Kings of Sport | Acteur | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Heart of Paris | Camille Morestan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Life Dances On | Francois Patusset | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | La Chaste Suzanne | Monsieur des Aubrays | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Pearls of the Crown | L'industriel du midi | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Confessions of a Newlywed | Jules Papillot | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Armchair 47 | Juste Auguste Theillard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Let's Make a Dream | Le Mari | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Twins of Brighton | Beaugérard père et les deux fils Achille | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The King | M. Bourdier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Secret of Polichinelle | Mr. Jouvenel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | César | César Ollivier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dawn Over France | Samplan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | School for Coquettes | Labaume | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | I Have an Idea | Aubrey Harrington | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Tartarin of Tarascon | Tartarin de Tarascon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Midnight, Place Pigalle | Monsieur Prosper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Ces messieurs de la Santé | Gédéon - Jules Tafard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Charlemagne | Charlemagne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Theodore and Company | Clodomir | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | Fanny | César Olivier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Fun in the Barracks | Captain Hurluret | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Chocolate Girl | Félicien Bédarride | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Marius | César Ollivier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Mam'zelle Nitouche | Célestin / Floridor | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Black and White | Marcel Desnoyers | Average | Similar → |
| 1912 | Godasse Fumiste | - | Flop | Similar → |
Raimu - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Raimu?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Raimu is "Les Trésors de Marcel Pagnol" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Raimu acted in?
Raimu has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Raimu?
Other notable films include "The Eternal Husband", "César", and "Fanny".