Camille
La Dame aux camélias
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Eddy Debray
Varville
Pierre Morin
Le docteur
Rivers Cadet
Le marchand d'oublies
Janine Berry
La patronne
Christiane Isola
Anne-Marie Cérès
Noël Darzal
Jérôme Goulven
Un élégant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Gance, Fernand Rivers
- Original Score
- Fernand Masson
- Original Title
- La Dame aux camélias
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Maurice Lehmann, Les Films Fernand Rivers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Gance, Fernand Rivers
Fernand Masson
Harry Stradling Sr.
André Versein
Abel Gance
Department Leadership Roster
Abel Gance
Director
Fernand Rivers
Director
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Abel Gance
Producer
André Versein
Editor
Henri Ménessier
Production Design
René Renoux
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Camille
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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 Abel Gance, Fernand Rivers.
Who stars in Camille?
The principal cast of Camille includes Yvonne Printemps, Pierre Fresnay, Jane Marken, Roland Armontel, André Dubosc.
When was Camille released and how long is it?
Camille was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Camille?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Camille was composed by Fernand Masson.