Suzanne Dalbert Explained

Suzanne Dalbert
Birth Date:12 May 1927
Birth Place:Paris, France
Death Place:France
Occupation:Actress
Yearsactive:1948 - 1957
Spouse:Mike Conrad (1950-?)
Jud Kinberg[1]
Children:1

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.

Biography

Dalbert was born in Paris, France 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 demoralised at her treatment by the overbearing director William Dieterle.[2]

Dalbert did not develop as a leading star but she 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 on 31 December 1970 at age 43 from suicide by overdose.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1948Sorry, Wrong Number Cigarette Girl Uncredited
1949The Accused Susan Duval
1949Trail of the Yukon Marie Laroux
1950Mark of the Gorilla Nyobi
1950Breakthrough Collette
1951My Favorite Spy Theresa
1951The Lady and the Bandit Cecile
1951Target Unknown Barefoot Maid Uncredited
1952Thunderbirds Marie Etienne
1953The 49th Man Margo Wayne
1956The Best Things in Life Are Free Hostess Uncredited

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Suzanne Dalbert - the Private Life and Times of Suzanne Dalbert. Suzanne Dalbert Pictures.
  2. Dick p.92