Paulette Dubost
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Paulette Dubost (8 October 1910 – 21 September 2011) was a French actress who began her career at the age of 7 at the Paris Opera. She appeared in over 250 films and worked with directors such as Marcel Carné, Jean Renoir, Max Ophüls (Le Plaisir 1952 and Lola Montès, 1955) and François Truffaut. Her best-known role is as Lisette in Renoir's The Rules of the Game (La règle du jeu, 1939). Originally intended to be a small role offering only a couple of days' work, the extent of her part grew during the four-month shooting schedule. She died at age 100. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paulette Dubost, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paulette Dubost 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 Paulette Dubost'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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paulette Dubost remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Jean Renoir: Part One - From La Belle Époque to World War II, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Paulette Dubost Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Paulette Dubost's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paulette Dubost.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Augustin, King of Kung-Fu | Madame Haton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Le Roi de Paris | Raymonde | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Jean Renoir: Part One - From La Belle Époque to World War II | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | May Fools | Madame Vieuzac | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Comedy of Work | La libraire | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | La vie continue | Elizabeth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Last Metro | Germaine Fabre | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Jupiter's Thigh | La mère de Lise | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Other One's Mug | Mme Charlebouis | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Dear Inspector | Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Juliette et Juliette | Mme. Rozenec | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Viva Maria! | Mrs. Diogène | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | That Tender Age | Françoise Malhouin | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Chance at Love | Amélie Bizet (segment "Fiancés de la chance, Les") | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Drifting | La mère de Jacquie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Maigret Sees Red | la patronne de l'hôtel | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Germinal | Rose, maid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Banana Peel | Germaine Bontemps | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Enough Rope | Helen Kimmel | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Mysteries of Paris | Mrs. Pipelet, concierge | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Nationale 6 | Elisa | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | L'Envie | Madame Jasmin (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Seven Deadly Sins | Madame Jasmin (segment "L'envie'") (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Women and War | la veuve | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Itchy Palm | Lise Lacoste | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Hunchback of Paris | Dame Marthe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Way of Youth | Hélène Michaud | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Taxi, Trailer and Bullfight | Germaine Berger | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Girls in Uniform | Johanna | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Maigret Sets a Trap | Mauricette Barberot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Lola Montès | Josephine, The Maid | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Sheep Has Five Legs | Solange Saint-Forget | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | My Brother from Senegal | Séraphine - la servante de M. Pinson | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Holiday for Henrietta | Virginie - Henriette's mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Le Plaisir | Madame Fernande | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Chocolate Girl | Julie | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Le dolmen tragique | Viscountess de Kerlec | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | White as Snow | Charlotte Béloiseau | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Revenge of Roger | Victoire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Happy Go Lucky | Brigitte Ancelin | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Roger the Disgrace | Victoire | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | I Am with You | La standardiste | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Adrien | Arlette | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Rules of the Game | Lisette, sa camériste | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hôtel du Nord | Ginette | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Ferdinand the Roisterer | Paulette Fourageot | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Le Bonheur | Louise | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Orderly | Marie | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Prom | Miss Yvette, the customer | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | I have something to tell you | la femme de chambre | Hit | Similar → |
Paulette Dubost - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Paulette Dubost?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paulette Dubost is "Jean Renoir: Part One - From La Belle Époque to World War II" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Paulette Dubost acted in?
Paulette Dubost has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Paulette Dubost?
Other notable films include "Le Roi de Paris", "The Rules of the Game", and "Le Plaisir".