Nicole Germain, C.M. (born Marcelle Landreau; November 29, 1917 â€"
February 11, 1994) was a Canadian actress in Quebec radio and film in
the 1940s and 1950s and later as a journalist. In 1974, she was named
a member of the Order of Canada.Germain was born Marcelle Landreau.
Her father was George Landreau, director of the Montreal Conservatory.
She was also niece to Chief Justice Rinfret. She studied at the
LaSalle Conservatory. Her daughter is Liette Desjardins.Germain began
acting in radio in 1939 and became so popular she was voted the French
Canadian "Miss Radio 1946".Success in radio led Germain to a role
starring in the French version, La Fortresse, of the 1947 film
Whispering City which is notable as one of the earliest attempts of a
Canadian film to break into the U.S. market. The film, popular in
Quebec, the English version failed to find an audience, either in the
United States or Canada.
February 11, 1994) was a Canadian actress in Quebec radio and film in
the 1940s and 1950s and later as a journalist. In 1974, she was named
a member of the Order of Canada.Germain was born Marcelle Landreau.
Her father was George Landreau, director of the Montreal Conservatory.
She was also niece to Chief Justice Rinfret. She studied at the
LaSalle Conservatory. Her daughter is Liette Desjardins.Germain began
acting in radio in 1939 and became so popular she was voted the French
Canadian "Miss Radio 1946".Success in radio led Germain to a role
starring in the French version, La Fortresse, of the 1947 film
Whispering City which is notable as one of the earliest attempts of a
Canadian film to break into the U.S. market. The film, popular in
Quebec, the English version failed to find an audience, either in the
United States or Canada.
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