Simone Simon

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Characters played by Simone Simon

Irena Dubrovna Reed — Cat People (1942)

Serbian fashion designer terrified of transforming into a panther when aroused

Belle — All That Money Can Buy (1941)

A sinister maid sent by the Devil to replace the original hired girl. She bewitches the farmer, drives a permanent wedge between him and his wife, and corrupts their son.

Séverine — La Bête Humaine (1938)

Deputy stationmaster's wife who confesses a past assault by her wealthy godfather. She participates in his murder, becomes emotionally dependent on Lantier, and is accidentally killed by him during one of his violent episodes.

Joséphine — Le Plaisir (1952)

Jean's model and partner, she first shares an idyllic life with him before their cohabitation turns into continual quarrels. After Jean leaves for a friend's home, she finds him and threatens to jump from a window; when he ignores her and she does it, his guilt leads him to marry her.

Ghost of Irena — The Curse of the Cat People (1944)

Supernatural spirit of Oliver's first wife, guides Amy through childhood fears

Diane — Seventh Heaven (1937)

A young dance hall worker rescued by Chico from her abusive sister. Chico takes her into his home, and they fall in love, marrying before he departs for World War I. She patiently waits for him, working as a nurse and maintaining a daily spiritual connection at 11 AM. After believing he died, she is joyfully reunited with him blind but alive at the war's end.

Marie, la femme de chambre — La Ronde (1950)

A chambermaid whose changing circumstances connect several episodes in the story. After finding work in a household, she attracts Alfred, the employers' son, and their relationship develops through small requests and tasks. She later becomes involved with Franz, linking their encounters in the Raconteur's chain.

Elizabeth Bousset — Mademoiselle Fifi (1944)

A patriotic laundress who refuses to dine with occupying Prussians. She is forced to spend the night with Lt. von Eyrick and later attends a party where she stabs him to death after he insults France and slaps her. She is subsequently hidden by Cornudet and the priest.

Marie Armand — Ladies in Love (1936)

Marie is a very young woman whom John Barta falls in love with. His feelings for her leave no room for Yoli, who has long concealed her love for him behind a callous attitude. The plot summary identifies Marie through this romantic connection but gives no further details about her actions or background.

Career Overview

Simone Simon has 42 screen credits in a career dating back to 1931. Their work is anchored in the Cat People Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Cat People, Pétrus, The Curse of the Cat People. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
42
Birth Date
1911-04-23
Birth Place
Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q253239), public domain (CC0).