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).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Raimu reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Raimu's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Raimu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Les Trésors de Marcel Pagnol, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Raimu Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Raimu's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Raimu.
| 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 | Gribouille | 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 Taffard | 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".