La Dame aux camélias
Synopsis
Young and handsome Armand Duval falls in love with Marguerite Gautier, a 'demi-mondaine'. He manages to persuade her to give up her life as a courtesan and they both settle down in the country. Tthe beginning of their idyll is like a dream but a short-lived one as their relationship is considered scandalous by Armand's family. During a secret visit to Marguerite, Armand's father convinces her to leave his son, which she does broken-heartedly but out of love for Armand. Her end will be doubly tragic; not only does she suffer from terminal tuberculosis but she is abandoned by everyone, including by Armand, who believes she has betrayed her. At long last, learning the truth, Armand rushes to her bedside and Marguerite has the joy to breathe her last in his arms.
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Micheline Presle
Marguerite Gauthier
Gino Cervi
Monsieur Duval
Roland Alexandre
Armand Duval
Alba Arnova
Olympe
Jean Parédès
Count Varville
Jean Brochard
Notary
Mathilde Casadesus
Prudence
Jacques Clancy
Gaston Rieux
Henri Crémieux
Chambourg
Maurice Escande
Duke
Jacques Famery
Friend of Armand
Jane Morlet
Nanine
Claude Nicot
Léon Chambourg
Germaine Delbat
Notary's wife
Robert Seller
Maître d'hôtel
Javotte Lehman
Violette
André Wasley
Olivier Mathot
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Bernard
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Dumas fils
- Original Title
- La Dame aux camélias
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Lux Film, Compagnie Commerciale Française Cinématographique (CCFC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Bernard
Alexandre Dumas fils
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Bernard
Director
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What is La Dame aux camélias about?
Young and handsome Armand Duval falls in love with Marguerite Gautier, a 'demi-mondaine'. He manages to persuade her to give up her life as a courtesan and they both settle down in the country. Tthe beginning of their idyll is like a dream but a short-lived one as their relationship is considered scandalous by Armand's family. During a secret visit to Marguerite, Armand's father convinces her to leave his son, which she does broken-heartedly but out of love for Armand. Her end will be doubly tragic; not only does she suffer from terminal tuberculosis but she is abandoned by everyone, including by Armand, who believes she has betrayed her. At long last, learning the truth, Armand rushes to her bedside and Marguerite has the joy to breathe her last in his arms.
Who directed La Dame aux camélias?
La Dame aux camélias was directed by Raymond Bernard.
Who stars in La Dame aux camélias?
The principal cast of La Dame aux camélias includes Micheline Presle, Gino Cervi, Roland Alexandre, Alba Arnova, Jean Parédès.
When was La Dame aux camélias released and how long is it?
La Dame aux camélias was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Is La Dame aux camélias based on a book or true story?
La Dame aux camélias is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alexandre Dumas fils".