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Christiane Mandelys

1873 – 1957

French actress

Film actor Screenwriter Mime artist
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About Christiane Mandelys

Lived 1873 – 1957 (aged 83). Christiane Mandelys was a French film actor, screenwriter, mime artist and teacher.

Clotilde Louise Georgette Marigaux (1873–1957) was a French actress, mime, and film critic of the silent film era. She appeared in many early French films, including L'Enfant prodigue, the first feature-length film to be produced in Europe. Mandelys was married to fellow actor Georges Wague and was a frequent collaborator of director Louis Feuillade.

Early life Mandelys was born in Paris, France on 3 December 1873.

Career Mandelys appeared in numerous films between 1907 and 1910. During this time, she frequently collaborated with director Louise Feuillade and acted alongside Renée Carl, Alice Tissot, Maurice Vinot, and Jeanne Marie-Laurent, among others. She is also credited as a screenwriter on three films: La Légende de la fileuse (1908), L'Étoile filante (1909), and La Fil de la vierge (1910). Le Printemps Louis Feuillade 1909 La Cigale et la Fourmi Louis Feuillade 1909 Idylle corinthienne Louis Feuillade 1909 Don Quichotte Émile Cohl 1909 Le Collier de la reine Louise Feuillade, Etienne Arnaud 1911

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Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christiane Mandelys?

French actress (1873-1957)

When was Christiane Mandelys born?

Christiane Mandelys was born on 3 December 1873 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Christiane Mandelys die?

Christiane Mandelys died on 18 May 1957 in 18th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Christiane Mandelys's occupation?

Christiane Mandelys was a film actor, screenwriter, mime artist and teacher.

What nationality was Christiane Mandelys?

Christiane Mandelys was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christiane Mandelys

· Wikidata: Q2965780

· DBpedia: Christiane Mandelys

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