French actresses who deceased in 1956
Here are 3 famous actresses from France died in 1956:
Jeanne d'Alcy
Jeanne d'Alcy (March 20, 1865 Vaujours-October 14, 1956 Versailles) also known as Charlotte Lucie Marie Adèle Stephanie Adrienne Faës, Jehanne d'Alcy, Fanny, Jeanne d'Alcy Méliès or Jeanne d'Alcy Melies was a French actor.
Jeanne d'Alcy was one of the earliest film actresses, and is best known for her work with Georges Méliès. She appeared in many of his films, including "The Palace of the Arabian Nights" and the classic "A Trip to the Moon". D'Alcy was also a talented writer, and worked on several films with Méliès as a scriptwriter. After Méliès' company went bankrupt in 1913, d'Alcy continued to work in film, appearing in several French and Italian productions. She retired from acting in the 1920s, but remained active in the film industry as a consultant and advisor. D'Alcy passed away in 1956, leaving behind a legacy as one of the pioneers of film acting.
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Mistinguett
Mistinguett (April 5, 1875 Enghien-les-Bains-January 5, 1956 Bougival) a.k.a. Jeanne Bourgeois, Jeanne Florentine Bourgeois, Miss Helyett, Miss Tinguette or Mistinguette was a French singer and actor. She had one child, Léopoldo João de Lima e Silva.
Mistinguett was one of the highest-paid and most popular entertainers in France during the early 20th century. She began her career in Paris in the late 1890s and quickly gained a reputation for her provocative dance routines and risqué songs. Her signature number, "Mon Homme" ("My Man"), became a classic and was covered by many other artists. Mistinguett was also known for her glamorous stage costumes, which were often designed by top fashion houses such as Worth and Poiret. Her career spanned several decades and she continued to perform well into her 60s. In addition to her stage work, she appeared in several films and was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1929. Despite her success, Mistinguett lived a relatively simple life and was known for her generosity to friends and colleagues in need.
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Paule Andral
Paule Andral (September 14, 1879 Paris-March 28, 1956) also known as Paule Roucole was a French actor.
She began her acting career in French theater and continued to work in the industry for over five decades. Andral also appeared in several films, including La Grande Illusion (1937) and Les Visiteurs du Soir (1942). In addition to her acting work, Andral was also involved in the French Resistance during World War II. She passed away in 1956 at the age of 76.
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