Christiane Mandelys

Clotilde Louise Georgette Marigaux (1873–1957)[1] was a French actress, mime, and film critic of the silent film era. She appeared in many early French films, including L'Enfant prodigue (1907), the first feature-length film to be produced in Europe.[2] 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.[1] During the late 1890's, she studied the art of pantomime under Félicia Mallet at the Paris Conservatoire. During this time, Mandelys met Georges Wagues, who was also studying mime. The two eventually married and performed together at the Exposition Universelle (1900).[3]

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).[3]

She died in Paris on 18 May 1957.[1]

Filmography
Title Director Year Citation
L'Enfant prodigue Michel-Antoine Carré 1907
La sirène Louise Feuillade 1907
Le Retour du croisé Louise Feuillade 1908
La Guitare enchantée Louise Feuillade 1908
Serments de fiançailles Louise Feuillade 1908
Le Remords Louise Feuillade 1908
Le huguenot Louise Feuillade 1909
La Possession de l'enfant Louis Feullade 1909 [4]
Le Printemps Louis Feuillade 1909 [5]
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

References
  1. "1873, Naissances, 15" (in French). Paris: Archives. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  2. Robertson, Patrick (2001). Film facts. New York: Billboard Books. ISBN 0-8230-7943-0. OCLC 48121995.
  3. "Christiane Mendelys – Women Film Pioneers Project". wfpp.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  4. Project, Century Film. "Christiane Mandelys". Century Film Project. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  5. Le Printemps de Louis Feuillade, retrieved 2022-12-06
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