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Suzanne Grandais
Career
Active 1910 – 1920
Biography
About Suzanne Grandais
Suzanne Grandais, born June 14, 1893, in Paris, France, was a French actress who rose to fame during World War I. She was often called "The Mary Pickford of France" due to her resemblance to the American star, and she was also compared to Pearl White. Grandais worked frequently with directors Léonce Perret and Louis Feuillade. Her career spanned from 1910 to 1920, beginning when she was about 18. She was blonde with blue eyes, stood 5'4", and had a slim build. Tragically, she died in a car crash in August 1920 at age 27, while shooting scenes for a serial. Her untimely death cut short a promising career, but she remains remembered as a popular figure of early French cinema.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Saturday 28th of August 1920 (age 27)
- Years Active
- 1910-1920 (started around 18 years old; 10 years active)
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
Why was Suzanne Grandais nicknamed 'The Mary Pickford of France'?
She was called this because of her resemblance to the American superstar Mary Pickford, and she was also compared to serial queen Pearl White.
Which directors did Suzanne Grandais work with frequently?
She worked often with Léonce Perret and Louis Feuillade.
How did Suzanne Grandais die?
She was killed in a car crash in August 1920, at age 27, while shooting scenes for a serial.
Did you know
- Her career lasted exactly 10 years, from 1910 to 1920.
- She was active during World War I, a period when she gained popularity.
- She died while on location for a serial, making her final film incomplete.
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