Annabella

Annabella

Deceased · Born: Jul 14, 1907 · Died: Sep 18, 1996

Personal Details

BornJul 14, 1907 Paris, France
Spouse
  • Tyrone Power

    ( Apr 23, 1939 to Jan 26, 1948 )
  • Jean Murat

    ( Oct 4, 1934 to Dec 23, 1938 )
Relatives
  • Georges Saillard (Aunt or Uncle)

Biography

Annabella's journey in the world of cinema began at the tender age of 16, when she was handpicked by the renowned filmmaker Abel Gance to play a pivotal role in his iconic masterpiece, Napoleon, which premiered in 1927. This marked the starting point of her illustrious career, during which she would go on to become a shining star of French cinema in the 1930s.

As her fame continued to soar, Annabella's talents soon caught the attention of filmmakers from numerous countries, leading to her appearances in a wide range of international productions. However, it was her move to Hollywood in 1938 that would have a profound impact on her personal and professional life.

It was during her time in the United States that Annabella met and married the dashing Tyrone Power, a union that would last for many years. Despite her success in Hollywood, Annabella's heart remained in France, and she eventually returned to the country in 1947, where she attempted to revive her career.

Although her comeback efforts were met with moderate success, Annabella ultimately decided to retire from the show business in 1954, bringing an end to an illustrious career that had spanned nearly three decades.

Career

1947
13 Rue Madeleine
13 Rue Madeleine as Suzanne de Beaumont
1943
Bomber's Moon
Bomber's Moon as Lt. Alexandra Zorich, MD
Tonight We Raid Calais
Tonight We Raid Calais as Odette Bonnard
1939
Bridal Suite
Bridal Suite as Luise Anzengruber
1938
The Baroness and the Butler
The Baroness and the Butler as Baroness Katrina Marissey
Suez
Suez as Toni Pellerin
1937
Dinner at the Ritz
Dinner at the Ritz as Ranie Racine
Wings of the Morning
Wings of the Morning as Young Marie (Prologue) / Maria, Duchess of Leyva
Under the Red Robe
Under the Red Robe as Lady Marguerite of Fiox
1931
Le Million
Le Million as Béatrice
1927
Abel Gance's Napoleon
Abel Gance's Napoleon as Violine Fleury / Bernardine Eugénie Désirée Clary