Suzanne Dalbert
Born(1927-05-12)12 May 1927
Paris, France
Died31 December 1970(1970-12-31) (aged 43)
France
OccupationActress
Years active1948 - 1957
Spouse(s)Mike Conrad (1950-?)
Jud Kinberg[1]
Children1

Suzanne Dalbert (12 May 1927 – 31 December 1970) was a French actress who appeared in a number of American films and television series during the 1940s and 50s.[2]

Biography

Dalbert was born in Paris and moved to the United States, following World War II. She was discovered by the Paramount studio head Hal Wallis who hoped to develop her into a major star. She was cast in a supporting role in The Accused but was left demoralized at her treatment by the overbearing director William Dieterle.[3]

Dalbert did not develop as a leading star but appeared in a mixture of small roles in larger-budget films while playing the female lead in B Pictures, such as Trail of the Yukon (1949). In 1949, she participated in a later famous Life magazine photo layout, in which she posed with other up-and-coming actresses, Marilyn Monroe, Lois Maxwell, Cathy Downs, Enrica Soma, Laurette Luez and Jane Nigh. From 1951 onwards, she appeared mostly in television before retiring in 1957 and returning to her native France.

Death

Suzanne Dalbert died 31 December 1970 at age 43 from suicide by overdose.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1948Sorry, Wrong NumberCigarette GirlUncredited
1949The AccusedSusan Duval
1949Trail of the YukonMarie Laroux
1950Mark of the GorillaNyobi
1950BreakthroughCollette
1951My Favorite SpyTheresa
1951The Lady and the BanditCecile
1951Target UnknownBarefoot MaidUncredited
1952ThunderbirdsMarie Etienne
1953The 49th ManMargo Wayne
1956The Best Things in Life Are FreeHostessUncredited

References

  1. ↑ "Suzanne Dalbert - the Private Life and Times of Suzanne Dalbert. Suzanne Dalbert Pictures".
  2. ↑ Suzanne Dalbert: 11 Titles in Filmography, American Film Institute Catalogue, retrieved 20 September 2022
  3. ↑ Dick p.92

Bibliography

  • Dick, Bernard F. Hal Wallis: Producer to the Stars. University Press of Kentucky, 2004.


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