**Édouard Delmont** (1883-1955) was a French actor with a theatrical background, whose film career took off with the advent of sound. He is primarily remembered for his unbreakable connection to the world of Marcel Pagnol.

Delmont masterfully portrayed Escartefigue, the ferryman, in Pagnol's celebrated "Marseille Trilogy": *Marius* (1931), *Fanny* (1932), and *César* (1936). His authenticity and Mediterranean features made him a familiar and beloved face, a symbol of the Provençal spirit.

Specializing in roles of common people, often honest, wise, or good-natured, Delmont also worked with other great directors. He appeared in Jean Renoir's *La bête humaine* (1938) and Julien Duvivier's *Pépé le Moko* (1937). His natural acting style and ability to convey the humanity of his characters made him a pivotal actor in French cinema of the era.