Maximilienne: Maximilienne. Actress: The Man from Nowhere. 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...
Known For: The Man from Nowhere (Tante Scholastique), Liliom (Mme. Menoux), Musique en tête (La directrice du personnel), Boule de gomme (L'actrice)