Acting
Simone Simon
Born April 23, 1911 · Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Died February 22, 2005 · aged 93
French screen actress Simone Simon's film career spanned the years 1931-1973. She is best remembered, regarding her English language roles, for the Hollywood films The Devil and Daniel Webster [originally titled All That Money Can Buy] (1941), Cat People (1942), and The Curse of the Cat People (1944). Simon died in Paris in 2005.
Known For
Cat People · 1942Cat People
★ 6.91942
MovieMysteryHorror
A Serbian émigré in Manhattan believes that, because of an ancient curse, any physical intimacy with the man she loves will turn her into a feline predator.
The Curse of the Cat People · 1944The Curse of the Cat People
★ 6.21944
MovieFantasyDrama
Amy, the young, friendless daughter of Oliver and Alice Reed, befriends her father's late first wife and an aging, reclusive actress.
All That Money Can Buy · 1941All That Money Can Buy
★ 7.01941
MovieDramaFantasy
Farmer Jabez Stone, about to lose his land, agrees to sell his soul to the devil, known as Mr. Scratch, who gives Jabez seven years to enjoy the fruits of his sale before he collects. Over that time, Jabez pays off his debts and helps many neighboring farmers, then becomes an advocate for the upstanding Sen. Daniel Webster. When Jabez's contract with Mr. Scratch concludes, he desperately turns to Webster to represent him in a trial for his soul.
The Chocolate Girl · 1932The Chocolate Girl
★ 8.01932
MovieComedy
A bureaucratic civil servant is annoyed by the spoiled daughter of a rich chocolate maker, but lands up marrying her.
Pétrus · 1946Pétrus
★ 6.01946
MovieRomanceDrama
Petrus, a Montmartre photographer, is accidentally wounded by Migo, a dancer at the Frou Frou night club, when she is trying to shoot her faithless lover Rodrigue, a counterfeiter. Though Petrus tries to reconcile the lovers, Migo lands up with him after Rodrigue is finally killed by another jealous dancer.
Le Plaisir · 1952Le Plaisir
★ 7.51952
MovieDramaComedy
Three stories about pleasure. The first one is about a man hiding his age behind a mask to keep going to balls and fancying women - pleasure and youth. Then comes the long tale of Madame Tellier taking her girls (whores) to the country for attending her niece's communion - pleasure and purity. And lastly, Jean the painter falls in love with his model - pleasure and death.
La Bête Humaine · 1938La Bête Humaine
★ 7.11938
MovieDramaRomance
Returning by train to the French port of Le Havre, Jacques Lantier, a tormented railwayman, meets by chance the impulsive stationmaster Roubard and Séverine, his wife.
Mademoiselle Fifi · 1944Mademoiselle Fifi
★ 6.41944
MovieDramaWar
In occupied France during the Franco-Prussian War, a young French laundress shares a coach ride with several of her condescending social superiors. But when a Prussian officer holds the coach over, social standings are leveled and integrity and spirit are put to the test.
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