Renee Adoree
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Renee Adoree was
a former circus performer, dancer with the Folies-Bergere
in Paris and silent screen star who died before she was able
to achieve her true screen potential.
Adoree came to the United States in 1920, and
made her film debut in "The Strongest" (1920). After
appearing in supporting roles in several films, she
achieved stardom after appearing in "The Big Parade"
(1925), with John Gilbert. Adoree appeared in nine
more films with Gilbert, including "Show People"
(1928), "La Boheme" (1926), "The Cossacks" (1928),
"His Glorious Night" (1929) and "Redemption" (1930).
Adoree's last film was "Call of the Flesh" (1930), starring
Ramon Novarro. She died of tuberculosis a week after
her 35th birthday.
Adoree's crypt is usually decorated
with her photograph.
Adoree was born Jeanne de la Fonte on Sept. 30,
1898, in Lille, France. She died on Oct. 5, 1933, in Tujunga, CA.
1898 - 1933
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