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Maximilienne

Born
Nov 28, 1884 · Aged 93
Died
Aug 28, 1978
Place of birth
Paris, France
Gender
Female
Movie credits
70
TV credits
0
Also known as (3)
  • Maximilienne Max
  • Henriette Genty
  • Henriette Adeline Genty

Biography

In his sketches, popular French comedian'Fernand Raynaud' was often bullied by a self-righteous sharp-tongued spinster called Mademoiselle Lelongbec, the parish organist. Tall, lean and unattractive, Maximilenne (born Henriette Genty in 1884) seemed born to play the part and she WAS the obvious choice for director Robert Darène when, in 1958, he prepared to film a Fernand Raynaud's vehicle entitled "Houla Houla". Donning the attire of Mlle Lelongbec Maximilenne had the distinguished opportunity to nag poor Fernand, on the big screen this time around. A role that epitomizes a long screen…