La Bohème
Synopsis
A group of starving artists try to survive in 1830s Paris, including a seamstress and the would-be playwright she loves.
Top Cast
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Lillian Gish
Mimi
John Gilbert
Rodolphe
Renée Adorée
Musette
Roy D'Arcy
Vicomte Paul
Edward Everett Horton
Benoit - Janitor
Karl Dane
Benoit - Janitor
Gino Corrado
Marcel
George Hassell
Schaunard
Mathilde Comont
Madame Benoit
Eugene Pouyet
Bernard
Frank Currier
Theatre Manager
David Mir
Alexis
Catherine Vidor
Louise
Valentina Zimina
Phemie
Agostino Borgato
Editor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City
Festival / Special Debut
March 13, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred De Gresac
- Original Score
- William Axt, David Mendoza
- Original Title
- La Bohème
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Fred De Gresac
William Axt, David Mendoza
Hendrik Sartov
Hugh Wynn
Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Fred De Gresac
Screenplay
Irving Thalberg
Producer
William Axt
Original Music Composer
David Mendoza
Original Music Composer
Hendrik Sartov
Director of Photography
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Erté
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for La Bohème.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Bohème
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Bohème about?
A group of starving artists try to survive in 1830s Paris, including a seamstress and the would-be playwright she loves.
Who directed La Bohème?
La Bohème was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in La Bohème?
The principal cast of La Bohème includes Lillian Gish, John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Roy D'Arcy, Edward Everett Horton.
When was La Bohème released and how long is it?
La Bohème was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for La Bohème?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Bohème was composed by William Axt, David Mendoza.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Bohème?
La Bohème holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).