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Micheline Rolla

Micheline Rolla is an actress whose fame is inextricably linked to the role of Hélène/Fantômasse, the daughter of the notorious criminal Fantômas. She reached the height of her career in Louis Feuillade's silent film serials, where her screen presence was central.

Her most notable films include *Fantômas* (1913), *Juve contre Fantômas*, and *Le mort qui tue*. In her performances, Rolla excelled in portraying mysterious and ambiguous figures, often relegated to roles as a "femme fatale" or an unwitting accomplice to her father's machinations. Her style was characterized by an aura of tragedy and a dark elegance, contributing to the captivating allure of Fantômas' murky universe. Her figure remains an icon of French silent cinema.

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