Viviane Romance
ActingAbout Viviane Romance
Viviane Romance (July 4, 1912 – September 25, 1991) was a French actress. Born Pauline Ronacher Ortmanns in Roubaix, France, Romance began her career as a dancer at the Moulin Rouge in Paris and was elected Miss Paris of 1930 before she made her film debut in 1931 with a cameo role in La Chienne. Romance caused a small scandal winning Miss Paris because she had a child. She appeared in several films over the next few years before making a strong impression in La belle équipe (1936). From this time to the late 1950s she was regarded as one of France's leading cinematic actresses and played dozens of femme fatales, fallen women (with hearts of gold) and vamps. Her acting roles after 1956 were few, and she retired in 1974.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Viviane Romance 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: Drama
The majority of Viviane Romance's filmography leans towards the Drama 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 26% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Viviane Romance remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dark Eyes, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Viviane Romance Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Viviane Romance's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Viviane Romance.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Nada Gang | Madame Gabrielle | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Any Number Can Win | Ginette, Charles's wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Pity for the Vamps | Flora Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Affair of the Poisons | Catherine Deshayes, dite La Voisin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Pleasures and Vices | Loïna Gauthier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Trouble for the Legion | Cherie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Man, Beast and Virtue | Assunta Perella | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Woman Are Angels | Edmée Clotier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Seven Deadly Sins | Mrs. Blanc (segment "La Luxure") | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Heart of the Casbah | Maria Pilar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Passion | Marie Charbonnier | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Maya | Bella dite Maya | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Le Plus Bel Homme du monde | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The House Under the Sea | Flore | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Anger of the Gods | Rita / Maria | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Panic | Alice, maîtresse d'Alfred | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Queen's Necklace | Countess Jeanne de la Motte-Valois | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Box of Dreams | Nicole Payen-Laurel | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Carmen | Carmen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Sacred Fire | Paulette Vernier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Cartacalha, reine des gitans | Cartacalha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blind Venus | Clarisse | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | La Tradition de minuit | Clara Véry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Pasha's Wives | Mireille, the French wife | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Marked Girls | Régine | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Sirocco | Safia | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Strange Monsieur Victor | Adrienne Robineau | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gibraltar | Mercedes Garcia | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Puritan | Molly | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Naples Under the Kiss of Fire | Lolita | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Le Club des Aristocrates | Gloriane | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Street of Shadows | Gaby, la chanteuse de cabaret | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | L'Ange du foyer | Chouquette | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Man to Kill | Hilda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | La Belle Équipe | Gina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Une gueule en or | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Return to Paradise | Suzanne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Princess Tam Tam | Lucie's Friend | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Flight Into Darkness | Une girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | La Bandera | la fille de Barcelone | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Second Bureau | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Dark Eyes | Countess | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Justin de Marseille | Une pensionnaire de Madame Olympe | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | N'aimer que toi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Liliom | La marchande de cigarettes - Cigarette Girl | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Hawk | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Ciboulette | A mistress | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | He Is Charming | Uncredited | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | La Chienne | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Mam'zelle Nitouche | (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
Viviane Romance - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Viviane Romance?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Viviane Romance is "Dark Eyes" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Viviane Romance acted in?
Viviane Romance has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Viviane Romance?
Other notable films include "Carmen", "La Belle Équipe", and "Panic".