Arlette Dorgère

Arlette Dorgère (born Anna Mathilde Irma Jouve, 8 June 1880 – 1965) was a French actress, dancer and singer. She was born Anna Mathilde Irma Jouve on June 8, 1880 in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Dorgère appeared in dozens of plays throughout her career. She is represented on a large number of postcards of the Belle Époque. She was also a popular model for posters.

While she was a lead dancer for the Scala in 1904, she purchased the château of Vigneux-sur-Seine, which was so named at the beginning of 20th century by Dorgère. She sold her property on September 28, 1948 to settle in Morocco. In 1958, she married Louis Margerie in Monaco and died there in 1965. Along with her theatre career Dorgère also modeled for a time. She appeared in multiple French magazines.