Genève Page, a celebrated French actress, preferred theatre over film for its continuous flow, famously describing cinema as 'coitus interruptus.' Although her theatre career flourished, she struggled to find a fitting place in the French film industry, often being overlooked for roles that matched her dramatic style and distinctive beauty. Despite this, she achieved notable international success, featuring in impactful roles like in 'El Cid' and 'Belle de Jour.' Page's dual commitment to Hollywood and the prestigious Theatre National Populaire showcased her dedication to both mediums, with theatre holding a special pride for her.
Screen and stage were not equal suitors for the affections of the French actor Genevieve Page, who once described working in cinema as a case of coitus interruptus.
Page's film career had a stuttering rhythm, with the French industry never truly finding a place for her.
She showed her true allegiance in the week in the late 1950s when she both signed a lucrative three-picture deal in Hollywood and joined France's prestigious Theatre National Populaire.
Page instead found better deployment abroad in a series of beguiling impact roles, notably as a princess offering a safe haven in the epic El Cid.
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