Yola d'Avril

Yola d'Avril

Deceased · Born: Apr 8, 1907 · Died: Mar 2, 1984

Personal Details

BornApr 8, 1907 Lille, France
Spouse
  • Josef Montiague

    ( Sep 1, 1948 to Mar 2, 1984 )
  • Edward Ward

    ( Oct 25, 1930 to Apr 1, 1941 )

Biography

Yola d'Avril, a multifaceted and accomplished personality, underwent a pivotal transformation during her formative years, which were shaped by the captivating atmosphere of the City of Light, Paris, a metropolis renowned for its rich cultural heritage and artistic flair.

As she navigated the complexities of adolescence, Yola's innate sense of adventure and insatiable thirst for new experiences began to stir, compelling her to embark on a life-changing journey in 1923. With a sense of trepidation and excitement, she bid adieu to the familiar surroundings of her Parisian upbringing and set her sights on the vast and diverse expanse of Canada, a nation boasting a kaleidoscope of cultures, landscapes, and opportunities.

As Yola d'Avril embarked upon her new journey, she dedicated herself to cultivating a career in dance, leveraging her impressive skillset and artistic flair to mesmerize spectators. Her enthusiasm for performance only intensified with time, ultimately leading her to make the audacious decision to transport her remarkable talents to the vibrant, star-studded landscape of Hollywood.

Beginning in 1925, Yola d'Avril's unwavering commitment to her craft started to yield tangible results, as she began to secure a succession of modest roles in a variety of cinematic productions.

Her appearances on the silver screen were nothing short of prolific, with an astonishing cumulative total of over seventy films to her credit, a testament to her remarkable adaptability and enduring popularity as a thespian.

Career

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1953
Little Boy Lost
Little Boy Lost as Madame Le Blanc (uncredited)
{"id":68108,"title":"Red Ball Express","year":"1952","character":"Barmaid (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/red-ball-express","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68108.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68108.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Red Ball Express
Red Ball Express as Barmaid (uncredited)
{"id":32552,"title":"Sorry, Wrong Number","year":"1948","character":"Leona's Maid (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sorry-wrong-number","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32552.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32552.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
Sorry, Wrong Number
Sorry, Wrong Number as Leona's Maid (uncredited)
{"id":70000,"title":"Monsieur Beaucaire","year":"1946","character":"Housekeeper (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/monsieur-beaucaire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70000.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
Monsieur Beaucaire
Monsieur Beaucaire as Housekeeper (uncredited)
{"id":17873,"title":"Cloak and Dagger","year":"1946","character":"First Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cloak-and-dagger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_17873.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_17873.jpg"},"released":1}
Cloak and Dagger
Cloak and Dagger as First Nurse
{"id":71374,"title":"Night in New Orleans","year":"1942","character":"Mme. Lamballe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-in-new-orleans","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71374.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71374.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Night in New Orleans
Night in New Orleans as Mme. Lamballe
{"id":71174,"title":"The Lady Has Plans","year":"1942","character":"Hotel Maid (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lady-has-plans","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71174.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71174.jpg"},"released":1}
The Lady Has Plans
The Lady Has Plans as Hotel Maid (uncredited)
{"id":14165,"title":"Now, Voyager","year":"1942","character":"Celestine (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/now-voyager","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14165.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14165.jpg"},"released":1}
Now, Voyager
Now, Voyager as Celestine (uncredited)
{"id":71913,"title":"Green Hell","year":"1940","character":"Native Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/green-hell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71913.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71913.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Green Hell
Green Hell as Native Girl (uncredited)
{"id":71836,"title":"I Was an Adventuress","year":"1940","character":"Frenchwoman at Party (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-was-an-adventuress","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71836.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71836.jpg"},"released":1}
I Was an Adventuress
I Was an Adventuress as Frenchwoman at Party (uncredited)
{"id":794,"title":"Gone with the Wind","year":"1939","character":"Belle's Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gone-with-the-wind","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26jfukjpq1gg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26jfukjpq1gg.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind as Belle's Girl (uncredited)
{"id":187230,"title":"The Hurricane","year":"1937","character":"Club Hibiscus Singer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hurricane-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187230.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187230.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
The Hurricane
The Hurricane as Club Hibiscus Singer (uncredited)
{"id":73007,"title":"I Met Him in Paris","year":"1937","character":"French Wife in Room 617","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-met-him-in-paris","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73007.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73007.jpg"},"released":1}
I Met Him in Paris
I Met Him in Paris as French Wife in Room 617
{"id":15672,"title":"Captain Blood","year":"1935","character":"Girl in Tavern (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/captain-blood","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15672.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15672.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
Captain Blood
Captain Blood as Girl in Tavern (uncredited)
{"id":74189,"title":"The Cat and the Fiddle","year":"1934","character":"Maid in House (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cat-and-the-fiddle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74189.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74189.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
The Cat and the Fiddle
The Cat and the Fiddle as Maid in House (uncredited)
{"id":74359,"title":"Monte Carlo Nights","year":"1934","character":"Madelon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/monte-carlo-nights","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74359.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74359.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":13558,"title":"Tarzan and His Mate","year":"1934","character":"Madame Feronde (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tarzan-and-his-mate","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13558.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13558.jpg"},"released":1}
Tarzan and His Mate
Tarzan and His Mate as Madame Feronde (uncredited)
{"id":74062,"title":"Glamour","year":"1934","character":"Renee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/glamour","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74062.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74062.jpg"},"released":1}
Glamour
Glamour as Renee
{"id":74258,"title":"Kansas City Princess","year":"1934","character":"French Manicurist (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kansas-city-princess","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74258.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74258.jpg"},"released":1}
Kansas City Princess
Kansas City Princess as French Manicurist (uncredited)
{"id":74650,"title":"Diplomaniacs","year":"1933","character":"French Vamp (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/diplomaniacs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74650.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74650.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
Diplomaniacs
Diplomaniacs as French Vamp (uncredited)
{"id":74915,"title":"The Man from Yesterday","year":"1932","character":"Tony's Cocotte","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-from-yesterday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74915.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74915.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
The Man from Yesterday
The Man from Yesterday as Tony's Cocotte
{"id":75021,"title":"A Parisian Romance","year":"1932","character":"Pauline","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-parisian-romance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75021.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75021.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":74834,"title":"Beauty and the Boss","year":"1932","character":"Bathtub Phone Caller Mimi (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beauty-and-the-boss","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74834.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74834.jpg"},"released":1}
Beauty and the Boss
Beauty and the Boss as Bathtub Phone Caller Mimi (uncredited)
{"id":74973,"title":"Cock of the Air","year":"1932","character":"Italian girl #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cock-of-the-air","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74973.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74973.jpg"},"released":1}
Cock of the Air
Cock of the Air as Italian girl #2
{"id":75080,"title":"Sky Devils","year":"1932","character":"Fifi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sky-devils","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75080.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75080.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75282,"title":"The Last Flight","year":"1931","character":"French Party Girl at Cafe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-flight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75282.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75282.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
The Last Flight
The Last Flight as French Party Girl at Cafe
{"id":75487,"title":"Suicide Fleet","year":"1931","character":"French Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/suicide-fleet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75487.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75487.jpg"},"released":1}
Suicide Fleet
Suicide Fleet as French Girl (uncredited)
{"id":75295,"title":"God's Gift to Women","year":"1931","character":"Dagmar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gods-gift-to-women-1931","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75295.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75295.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75271,"title":"Svengali","year":"1931","character":"Maid (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/svengali-1931","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75271.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75271.jpg"},"released":1}
Svengali
Svengali as Maid (uncredited)
{"id":75290,"title":"The Right of Way","year":"1930","character":"Suzette","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-right-of-way","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75290.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75290.jpg"},"released":1}
1930
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The Love Parade
The Love Parade as Paulette (uncredited)
{"id":75619,"title":"King of Jazz","year":"1930","character":"Automobile Owner's Wife (\"Springtime\") \/ Marie (\"All Noisy on the Eastern Front\") (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/king-of-jazz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75619.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75619.jpg"},"released":1}
King of Jazz
King of Jazz as Automobile Owner's Wife ("Springtime") / Marie ("All Noisy on the Eastern Front") (uncredited)
{"id":75598,"title":"The Truth About Youth","year":"1930","character":"Babette - Kara's Maid (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-truth-about-youth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75598.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75598.jpg"},"released":1}
The Truth About Youth
The Truth About Youth as Babette - Kara's Maid (uncredited)
{"id":4464,"title":"All Quiet on the Western Front","year":"1930","character":"Suzanne (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-quiet-on-the-western-front","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7s5at45r39r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7s5at45r39r0.jpg"},"released":1}
All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front as Suzanne (uncredited)
{"id":75586,"title":"Born Reckless","year":"1930","character":"French Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/born-reckless-1930","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75586.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75586.jpg"},"released":1}
Born Reckless
Born Reckless as French Girl
{"id":95514,"title":"She Goes to War","year":"1929","character":"Yvette","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/she-goes-to-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95514.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95514.jpg"},"released":1}
1929
{"id":75952,"title":"The Noose","year":"1928","character":"Cabaret Girl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-noose","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75952.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75952.jpg"},"released":1}
1928
The Noose
The Noose as Cabaret Girl
{"id":229450,"title":"Madame Behave","year":"1925","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/madame-behave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_229450.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_229450.jpg"},"released":1}
1925