Martine Carol
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- Original name:
- Marie-louise-jeanne Mourer
- Born:
- May 16, 1922,Biarritz, Fr.
- Died:
- Feb. 16, 1967,Monte-Carlo (aged 44)
Martine Carol (born May 16, 1922,Biarritz, Fr.—died Feb. 16, 1967, Monte-Carlo) was a Frenchfilm actress, the reigning blond sex symbol in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Appearing early in her career under the stage names of Catherine and Maryse Arley, she made her filmdebut in 1943, winning her first starring role in 1948. As the leading box-office star inFrance in the early 1950s, she appeared in several films as a genteel seductress; including theCaroline Chérie (1951) series andLes Belles de nuit (1952; “Beauties of the Night”).
Carol was showcased by her director-husbandChristian-Jaque in a series of elaborate period pieces such asMadame Du Barry (1954). Despite her creditable performance in the title role ofLola Montès (1955;The Sins of Lola Montès), Carol’s career declined sharply in the late 1950’s.
