Biography
Musidora, born Jeanne Roques, was a French actress, film director and writer. She made her film debut in 1913 or 1914 and took her professional name from a character in a novel by Théophile Gautier.
She became known for her performances in Louis Feuillade serials, playing Irma Vep in The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris (1915–1916) and Diana Monti in Judex (1917). Musidora later directed and produced films, including adaptations of novels by Colette, and wrote for the stage and in other forms. She died in 1957.
