The daughter of a comedian and a count, the French actress first appeared in a film in 1911 before going back to her first loves: theatre and opera.
In 1917, she met her future husband, Jacques Feyder, who directed her in several of his films. She excelled in portraying all types of women but particularly strong-tempered and impertinent mature characters. From 1928 to 19331, she resided in Hollywood where her husband worked and where she was herself remarked and starred in a few American productions. During World War II, she was very invested in the Resistance and had to leave France for her security: staying in Algeria, London and finally Switzerland. Post-war, she continued acting in various stage productions and films noirs. Françoise Rosay thought politeness was the best of qualities and she refused to die as a centenarian as it would not be polite towards others. A promise she held...