Jacqueline Laurent


Jacqueline Laurent was a French film actress. She starred with Jean Gabin in Marcel Carné's Le jour se lève.

Early years

Laurent was the daughter of Jacques Janin, a composer whose compositions included music for films.

Film

After seeing one of Laurent's French films, Louis B. Mayer suggested that she try acting in Hollywood. That suggestion led to her American film debut in Judge Hardy's Children.

Personal life

Laurent was married when she was 16 and divorced soon after.

Selected filmography

Gaspard de Besse Sarati the Terrible Judge Hardy's Children Le Jour Se Lève The Italian Straw Hat The Man Who Played with Fire Farewell Love! Two Timid Souls L'abito nero da sposa