Tragedian, comic actor, stage director
Trained at the Paris Conservatory, she later joined the Comedie Francaise.
Was awarded the Legion of Honor by President Charles de Galle for her valiant work in the French Resistance.
A recognized stage actress and director, in 1958 the Theatre du Gymnase-Dramatique was renamed in her honor.
French leading lady in elegant roles in late silent and early talking films, best known for her classic work in Feyders Le Grand Jeu" and Duviviers "Un Carnet de Ball".
Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1969