Suzanne Grandais (June 14, 1893 – August 28, 1920) was a French film actress popular during the World War I years. She was called "The Mary Pickford of France" because of her resemblance to the American superstar Mary Pickford. She was also compared to American serial queen Pearl White. She worked often with directors Léonce Perret and Louis Feuillade. Grandais was killed in a car crash in August 1920 while shooting scenes for a serial.

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022. 19:00.
Suzanne Grandais - Actress.

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About :

Born Suzanne Gueudret, June 14, 1893. City of Paris

Died August 28, 1920 (aged 27)

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Vaudoy-en-Brie Department de Seine-et Marne Ile-de-France, France

Resting place Cimetiere St. Vincent, Montmartre

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Occupation - actress

Years active - 1910-1920

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Introduction :

Suzanne Grandais (June 14, 1893 – August 28, 1920) was a French film actress popular during the World War I years. She was called "The Mary Pickford of France" because of her resemblance to the American superstar Mary Pickford. She was also compared to American serial queen Pearl White. She worked often with directors Léonce Perret and Louis Feuillade. Grandais was killed in a car crash in August 1920 while shooting scenes for a serial.

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Partial filmography :

1912



Olga, the Adventuress (1912) short

The Ransom of Happiness (1912) short

The Mystery of the Kador Cliffs (1912)

Le Noel de Francesca (1912) short

A Lesson in Love (1912) short

Un nuage (1912) short

Le pont sur l'abime (1912)

La fin d'une revolution americaine (1912)

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1913



Les audaces de coeur (1913) short

Leonce en voyage de noces (1913) short

La dentelliere (1913) short

L'Apollon des roches noires (1913) short

Tragic Error (1913) short

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Suzanne et les brigands (1920)

Gosse de riche (1920)

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L'essor (1921)

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