Suzanne Dalbert (12 May 1927 – 31 December 1970) was a French actress who appeared in a number of American films and television series during the 1940s and 50s.

Biography

Dalbert was born in Paris and moved to the United States, following World War II. She was discovered by the

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who hoped to develop her into a major star. She was cast in a

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.Dick p.92 Dalbert did not develop as a leading star but appeared in a mixture of small roles in larger-budget films while playing the female lead in B Pictures, such as ''

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'' (1949). In 1949, she participated in a later famous ''

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'' magazine photo layout, in which she posed with other up-and-coming actr