Dora Doll

Acting

Dora Doll

Born May 19, 1922 · Berlin, Germany

Died November 15, 2015 · aged 93

Dora Doll, the daughter of a Russian-Jewish banker who was expelled after the 1917 Revolution, was born in Berlin in 1922. She came to France at the end of the 1930s and aspired to become an actress. She already spoke Russian and German and soon learned French, then Italian and English. One of her first screen appearances was as Juliette in Henri-Georges Clouzot's Manon (1949). She appeared as Lo…

Known For

NapoleonNapoleon · 1955
Napoleon
6.31955
MovieDramaHistory
The film follows the life of Napoleon from his early life in Corsica to his death at Saint Helena. The film is notable for its use of location shooting for numerous scenes, especially at the French estates of Malmaison and Fontainebleau, the Palace of Versailles, and sites of Napoleonic battles including Austerlitz and Waterloo.
Hôtel du NordHôtel du Nord · 1938
Hôtel du Nord
7.21938
MovieRomanceDrama
On the meandering Canal St. Martin, at the Parisian Hôtel du Nord, a nearly fatal gunshot separates a dejected young couple. But, amid a sad but beautiful panorama of lively characters, love has the final say. Can life be a fairy tale?
Paris Vice SquadParis Vice Squad · 1951
Paris Vice Squad
5.41951
MovieCrime
Identite Judiciare stars Raymond Souplex as wily French police inspector Basquier. The villain is Berthet (Jean Debucourt), a high-ranking government official. Basquier suspects that Berthet is a vicious murderer, but is unable to prove anything thanks to bureaucratic interference. Thus, the good inspector plays a waiting game a la Columbo, hoping for that one fatal slip on the part of the killer. Certain portions of Identite Judiciare proved a bit too intense for American audiences, and were accordingly snipped by the censors.
TormentTorment · 1994
Torment
6.91994
MovieDramaThriller
Working extremely hard to keep his hotel afloat, Paul begins hearing voices in his head. Convinced that his wife has been unfaithful, he begins to see every male guest as a potential threat. What follows is Paul's downward spiral into the madness of deranged jealousy where he finally discovers that hell is not a state of mind – hell is himself.
Femmes FatalesFemmes Fatales · 1976
Femmes Fatales
6.11976
MovieComedy
Two men, fortyish, worn out by their wives, abandon everything to go and live in the back of beyond. There they meet a truculent priest, a boozer, Émile who recalls them to life's simple pleasures. Calm is what they want. But soon their example inspires thousands of disorientated males...
ObsessionObsession · 1954
Obsession
6.71954
MovieCrimeDrama
Hélène and Aldo Giovanni are a circus trapeze double act and a couple. Aldo is temporarily replaced by former-partner Alexandre when the former is injured. The two get into a fight and the following day Alexandre is discovered dead. Hélène suspects her husband is responsible for the murder.
The Young LionsThe Young Lions · 1958
The Young Lions
6.81958
MovieWarDrama
The lives of three young men, a German and two Americans, during WWII.
Women in Cellblock 9Women in Cellblock 9 · 1978
Women in Cellblock 9
4.61978
MovieDramaAction
A group of female freedom-fighters led by Karine Levere is caught by the warden of a women's prison, located somwhere in the South American jungle. None of them will reveal the secrets of their organisation or the names of their collaborators in the cities, so they are handed over to Dr. Costa who, after four years inactivity in Europe, is delighted to be able to practice his torture techniques once more. Laverne fails to resist the inhuman treatments and reveals all. The only hope of saving the organization is for the girls to warn the city cell before it's too late. They trick the prison guard into having sex with them, knock him out and break out of prison. The warden and Dr. Costa must prevent them from revealing the practices inside the prison. The hunt is on and it's shoot to kill...

Movies

NapoleonNapoleon · 1955
Napoleon
6.31955
MovieDramaHistory
The film follows the life of Napoleon from his early life in Corsica to his death at Saint Helena. The film is notable for its use of location shooting for numerous scenes, especially at the French estates of Malmaison and Fontainebleau, the Palace of Versailles, and sites of Napoleonic battles including Austerlitz and Waterloo.
Hôtel du NordHôtel du Nord · 1938
Hôtel du Nord
7.21938
MovieRomanceDrama
On the meandering Canal St. Martin, at the Parisian Hôtel du Nord, a nearly fatal gunshot separates a dejected young couple. But, amid a sad but beautiful panorama of lively characters, love has the final say. Can life be a fairy tale?
Paris Vice SquadParis Vice Squad · 1951
Paris Vice Squad
5.41951
MovieCrime
Identite Judiciare stars Raymond Souplex as wily French police inspector Basquier. The villain is Berthet (Jean Debucourt), a high-ranking government official. Basquier suspects that Berthet is a vicious murderer, but is unable to prove anything thanks to bureaucratic interference. Thus, the good inspector plays a waiting game a la Columbo, hoping for that one fatal slip on the part of the killer. Certain portions of Identite Judiciare proved a bit too intense for American audiences, and were accordingly snipped by the censors.
TormentTorment · 1994
Torment
6.91994
MovieDramaThriller
Working extremely hard to keep his hotel afloat, Paul begins hearing voices in his head. Convinced that his wife has been unfaithful, he begins to see every male guest as a potential threat. What follows is Paul's downward spiral into the madness of deranged jealousy where he finally discovers that hell is not a state of mind – hell is himself.
Femmes FatalesFemmes Fatales · 1976
Femmes Fatales
6.11976
MovieComedy
Two men, fortyish, worn out by their wives, abandon everything to go and live in the back of beyond. There they meet a truculent priest, a boozer, Émile who recalls them to life's simple pleasures. Calm is what they want. But soon their example inspires thousands of disorientated males...
ObsessionObsession · 1954
Obsession
6.71954
MovieCrimeDrama
Hélène and Aldo Giovanni are a circus trapeze double act and a couple. Aldo is temporarily replaced by former-partner Alexandre when the former is injured. The two get into a fight and the following day Alexandre is discovered dead. Hélène suspects her husband is responsible for the murder.
The Young LionsThe Young Lions · 1958
The Young Lions
6.81958
MovieWarDrama
The lives of three young men, a German and two Americans, during WWII.
Women in Cellblock 9Women in Cellblock 9 · 1978
Women in Cellblock 9
4.61978
MovieDramaAction
A group of female freedom-fighters led by Karine Levere is caught by the warden of a women's prison, located somwhere in the South American jungle. None of them will reveal the secrets of their organisation or the names of their collaborators in the cities, so they are handed over to Dr. Costa who, after four years inactivity in Europe, is delighted to be able to practice his torture techniques once more. Laverne fails to resist the inhuman treatments and reveals all. The only hope of saving the organization is for the girls to warn the city cell before it's too late. They trick the prison guard into having sex with them, knock him out and break out of prison. The warden and Dr. Costa must prevent them from revealing the practices inside the prison. The hunt is on and it's shoot to kill...
ManonManon · 1949
Manon
6.91949
MovieDramaAdventure
Port of Marseille, France, recently liberated from the German yoke. Caught as stowaways aboard a ship, Manon, a young woman who was accused of collaborating with the Nazis, and Robert, a freedom fighter who saved her from reprisals, tell the captain about the many challenges they have had to face in order to survive.
Angel of DeathAngel of Death · 1985
Angel of Death
4.31985
MovieActionAdventure
A Jewish commando unit hunting Nazi war criminals tracks down the infamous Dr. Mengele in the jungle, and find that he is torturing nubile young virgins and performing horrible medical experiments on the locals. They prepare to battle their way past Mengele's hordes of fanatic Nazi bodyguards in order to get to him.
The Magnificent TrampThe Magnificent Tramp · 1959
The Magnificent Tramp
7.01959
MovieComedyDrama
Bum Archimède wants to spend the winter in prison, but to get there proves not to be that easy.
Four Flights to LoveFour Flights to Love · 1939
Four Flights to Love
6.41939
MovieWarDrama
In pre-World Ward I in Paris, a budding artist, Pierre LeBlanc, falls in love and marries Janine, a dressmaker's assistant. Pierre has a flair for designing clothes, and he and his bride live in a blissful paradise, until the war breaks out and he becomes a soldier. Janine dies in childbirth and, no longer desiring to live, Pierre volunteers for a dangerous patrol behind German lines. While recuperating in the hospital from a wound he received on the mission, Pierre spends his time drawing sketches of dresses. He becomes rich and famous after the war. Years later, after devoting himself to his daughter, Pierre seeks a marriage with a girl no older than his daughter. A conflict develops and to ensure his daughter's happiness, Pierre sacrifices his own plans.
Illicit MotherhoodIllicit Motherhood · 1953
Illicit Motherhood
3.01953
MovieComedyDrama
A group of drifting youngsters train to commit petty thefts. A certain André puts them on the trail of a real hold-up. They might carry it out if a suicide attempt didn't stop them. A young woman throws herself into the river. They save her, comfort her, learn that she's pregnant. They surround her with their friendship. When André reappears and seizes Lucienne to throw her on the pavement, everyone unites to save her, and the kind-hearted Maurice offers to be the baby's loving father.
The PasserbyThe Passerby · 1951
The Passerby
6.01951
MovieDrama
A woman who has a terrible secret to conceal takes refuge on a barge.
Ave MariaAve Maria · 1984
Ave Maria
5.21984
MovieDrama
Naive villagers find themselves duped by a pair of con artists who sweep into town proclaiming themselves "Holy Father" and "Holy Mother." Soon the pair of cons are making out like the bandits that they are, as the villagers hand over their money and their lands.
That Night of VarennesThat Night of Varennes · 1982
That Night of Varennes
6.81982
MovieHistoryComedy
During the French Revolution, a surprising company shares a coach, trying to catch up something - the time itself, perhaps.
Pas d'amour sans amour!Pas d'amour sans amour! · 1993
Pas d'amour sans amour!
3.81993
Movie
After her gynecologist tells her that her current involuntary celibacy could result in her being unable to enjoy sex in the future, Eva begins to consider ways that she could take active steps to get some action going in that area. Unfortunately, none of the men she currently knows are interested in going to bed with her, including her business partner, who just might be sexually attracted to trees but certainly isn't to her. That being the case, it is particularly galling that he gets jealous at the very notion of her having sex with business clients. Eva discusses these issues (and a great deal more) with her similarly forty-ish gal-pals.
Once MoreOnce More · 1988
Once More
5.21988
MovieDrama
Louis is a family man, with a wife and young daughter, who discovers in mid-life that he is gay.
Shattered DreamsShattered Dreams · 1976
Shattered Dreams
7.51976
MovieCrimeDrama
A young Viennese policeman can not free himself from his mistress and is also extorted over his illegal arms business.
The PassengerThe Passenger · 1949
The Passenger
7.01949
MovieComedy
When her godmother dies, Nicole's happiness collapses and her fiancé leaves her because she is ruined.
A Mouse with the MenA Mouse with the Men · 1964
A Mouse with the Men
5.81964
MovieComedy
Marcel and Francis are busy people. Marcel owns a café and spend all his nights running from meetings to meetings with members from the high society... at least, that's what he say to his barman! Francis leaves his home, loving wife and adorable daughter, frequently to attend meetings and demonstration with customers. His boss trusts him so much that his agenda is always full... at least, that's what he say to his wife! In fact, Marcel and Francis' incomes come from their night job: thieves! Here at least, they are professional. Troubles arise when, during one robbery, they encounter a young, high-pitched voice, candid girl who takes the decision to become their associate in crime... for the fun!
JuliaJulia · 1977
Julia
6.51977
MovieDramaRomance
At the behest of an old and dear friend, playwright Lillian Hellman undertakes a dangerous mission to smuggle funds into Nazi Germany.
HotheadHothead · 1979
Hothead
7.11979
MovieComedyDrama
François, a miserable football player, becomes a town hero after bringing victory in an extremely important game. He uses his fame for revenge on the team star for the previous mockeries.
CocagneCocagne · 1961
Cocagne
5.01961
MovieComedy
As the driver of a garbage truck in Arles, Marc-Antoine leads a quiet life with his wife, Mélanie, and their two children. When Amédée's "Fanny" is stolen from the bouliste club, Marc-Antoine offers to repaint another one. As soon as the work is finished, he becomes a local celebrity and, intoxicated by his new-found fame, leaves his family to go with Hélène, the young waitress, to his friend Septime's house in the Camargue to take up painting. Eventually, Marc-Antoine realizes that he is dissatisfied and that his success seems dishonest. He realizes that happiness awaits him with his wife, children and friends, and resumes his simple life without remorse.

TV Shows

Midi PremièreMidi Première · 1975
Midi Première
9.01975
Series
Midi Première is a French variety show presented by Danièle Gilbert, directed by Jacques Pierre and broadcast from January 6, 1975 until January 1, 1982 on TF1. The program was generally broadcast between 12:15 p.m. and 12:55 p.m., then giving way to the 1:00 p.m. TV news. However, the broadcast schedule could change, depending on the guests, and the setting where the recording of the program was shot. Certain performances by artists who have become cult like the one where Ringo jostles with a demonstrator in interpretation (1977), that of Dalida with the title There is always a song with the soundtrack that does not start, twice, at the right speed (1978), Claude François and his Clodettes, who, in the provinces, are unable to join "the set" in order to interpret his song, the latter being taken by the crowd of delirious fans (summer 1977) . The group Supertramp performed there with the title "Dreamer" on March 8, 1975.
CatherineCatherine · 1986
Catherine
4.51986
SeriesDrama
Catherine - a French TV series produced for Antenne 2 channel in 1986. It was based on the series of "Catherine" novels written by Juliette Benzoni. The series was directed by Marion Sarraut, who had already successfully brought on TV another of Madame Benzoni's work - Marianne. The director had the author's assistance going so far as working together, like mother and daughter, to work on the best-seller Catherine. Two years of preparation, fifteen months of shooting, two hundred actors - over fifteen hundred costumes. The episodes were not to be seen in prime time - but from 13:30 - 14:00 each afternoon. The production was nevertheless a huge success. The readers of the books were more than satisfied with what Marion Sarraut had done to Catherine. To their great joy, the producers had adapted the seven books more or less truthfully. Some minor changes had to be made, probably also because of the small bugdet they had at their disposal. Claudine Ancelot was a perfect Catherine. At her side, Pierre-Marie Escourrou as her great love Arnaud de Montsalvy. Pascale Petit was Sara, Benoît Brione was the evil Gilles de Rais, and Geneviève Casile Queen Yolande. For over two decades, the story of "Catherine and Arnaud" had vanished. In December 2007 the French company France Loisirs started releasing the long awaited Catherine Il suffit d'un amour TV-Serie on DVD. At the moment the whole TV series has been released on 5 double DVDs.
Les Cinq Dernières MinutesLes Cinq Dernières Minutes · 1958
Les Cinq Dernières Minutes
1958
SeriesCrime
Les Cinq Dernieres Minutes is a crime based French television series
The Castle of Olive TreesThe Castle of Olive Trees · 1993
The Castle of Olive Trees
6.81993
SeriesDrama
The Castle of Olive Trees is the ancestral home of the "Laborie de Sauveterre". Located at "Châteauneuf-du-Pape", it holds many mysteries and legends. Like every summer "Estelle Laborie" goes there to take some time off. But this summer she take an important decision: run from Paris and stay here at the castle definitively. Little does she knows that her arrival will awake a lot of drama and secrets, beginning with this enigmatic "Pierre Séverin" who wants to demolish the castle to the ground, to make an amusement parc "Cigaleland". She will learn unfortunately that this "Pierre Séverin" is also knowned as "Marceau" the little boy of the steward of the castle when her father was the master of the domain. That steward also died in terrible circumstance. However Estelle decides to face this vengeance and save the castle with the aid of archaeologist "Raphaël Fauconnier"...
Un curé de chocUn curé de choc · 1974
Un curé de choc
7.01974
SeriesComedy
Marianne, une étoile pour NapoléonMarianne, une étoile pour Napoléon · 1983
Marianne, une étoile pour Napoléon
10.01983
SeriesDrama
Le Grand BatreLe Grand Batre · 1997
Le Grand Batre
1997
SeriesDrama
Les Cœurs brûlésLes Cœurs brûlés · 1992
Les Cœurs brûlés
7.01992
Series
SabbathSabbath · 1989
Sabbath
1989
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Exploring perspectives on witches from different angles, ranging from historical accounts to popular folklore, shedding light on the complex narratives surrounding these notorious figures.
FerbacFerbac · 1991
Ferbac
7.01991
Series
Les Allumettes suédoisesLes Allumettes suédoises · 1996
Les Allumettes suédoises
1996
Series
Princesse AlexandraPrincesse Alexandra · 1992
Princesse Alexandra
8.01992
SeriesDrama
In search of freedom, Duchess Alexandra, cousin of Empress Sissi, leaves Austria and her violent husband to settle incognito in Paris.
Les Hommes de RoseLes Hommes de Rose · 1978
Les Hommes de Rose
7.01978
SeriesDrama