Camille (1934)
Alexandre Dumas' romantic novel Lady of the Camelias (more popularly known as Camille) was filmed twice in 1953, first in Argentina, then in France. The Argentine film was heavily modernized, while the French version returns to Dumas' 19th-century milieu. Micheline Presle is excellent as Marguerite, the gorgeous courtesan who flits from man to man until she finds true love in the form of the much-younger Armand (Rolande Alexandre). Though he is willing to marry her despite her past, she is persuaded to forsake him, lest his reputation be ruined. The story then wends its way towards its famous tragic finale, as the consumptive Marguerite is permitted a few brief moments of happiness before her flame is permanently extinguished. Advertised as the seventh version of the Dumas classic, La Dame aux Camelias was certainly not the last.
Cast
- Yvonne Printemps - Marguerite Gauthier
- Pierre Fresnay - Armand Duval
- Jane Marken - Prudence
- Roland Armontel - Gaston
- André Dubosc - le duc
- Armand Lurville - Saint-Gaudens
- Andrée Lafayette - Olympe
- Lugné-Poe - M. Duval
- Irma Génin - Nichette
- Renée Sénac - Nanine
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Camille about?
- Alexandre Dumas' romantic novel Lady of the Camelias (more popularly known as Camille) was filmed twice in 1953, first in Argentina, then in France. The Argentine film was heavily modernized, while the French version returns to Dumas' 19th-century milieu. Micheline Presle is excellent as Marguerite, the gorgeous courtesan who flits from man to man until she finds true love in the form of the much-younger Armand (Rolande Alexandre). Though he is willing to marry her despite her past, she is persuaded to forsake him, lest his reputation be ruined. The story then wends its way towards its famous tragic finale, as the consumptive Marguerite is permitted a few brief moments of happiness before her flame is permanently extinguished. Advertised as the seventh version of the Dumas classic, La Dame aux Camelias was certainly not the last.
- Who directed Camille?
- Camille was directed by Fernand Rivers, Abel Gance.
- Who stars in Camille?
- Camille stars Yvonne Printemps, Pierre Fresnay, Jane Marken, Roland Armontel, André Dubosc, Armand Lurville.
- How long is Camille?
- Camille has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Camille?
- Camille is a Drama film.
- Where was Camille produced?
- Camille was produced in France.