Irène de Trebert

Irène de Trebert (1921–1996) was a French singer, dancer and actress.[1] A singer of Swing music, she enjoyed great popularity during the years of the German occupation of France despite Nazi disapproval of her style of music. In 1942 she starred in the film Mademoiselle Swing, performing many of her songs.

Irène de Trebert
Born6 February 1921
At sea, on the cruise liner 'Pierre-le-Grand'
Died13 May 1996 (aged 75)
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
OccupationSinger, actress

Selected filmography

References

  1. Larry Portis p.104

Bibliography

  • Larry Portis. French Frenzies: A Social History of Pop Music in France. 2004.
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