The Loves of Carmen
“The most daring picture of a daring heroine and her reckless loves”
Synopsis
Carmen, a gypsy, working in a Spanish cigar factory, is flaunted by Escamillo, the bullfighter, but infatuates José, a soldier, who aids her to escape from jail and follows her to the gypsy camp. Tiring of his love, Carmen finally fascinates Escamillo and the love-crazed José kills her at a bull fight just as Escamillo is being proclaimed by the audience.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Prosper Mérimée, Gertrude Orr
- Original Title
- The Loves of Carmen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Prosper Mérimée, Gertrude Orr
Lucien N. Andriot
H.H. Caldwell, Katherine Hilliker
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Gertrude Orr
Writer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
H.H. Caldwell
Editor
Katherine Hilliker
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Loves of Carmen
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What is The Loves of Carmen about?
Carmen, a gypsy, working in a Spanish cigar factory, is flaunted by Escamillo, the bullfighter, but infatuates José, a soldier, who aids her to escape from jail and follows her to the gypsy camp. Tiring of his love, Carmen finally fascinates Escamillo and the love-crazed José kills her at a bull fight just as Escamillo is being proclaimed by the audience.
Who directed The Loves of Carmen?
The Loves of Carmen was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in The Loves of Carmen?
The principal cast of The Loves of Carmen includes Dolores del Río, Don Alvarado, Victor McLaglen, Nancy Nash, Jack Baston.
When was The Loves of Carmen released and how long is it?
The Loves of Carmen was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is The Loves of Carmen based on a book or true story?
The Loves of Carmen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Prosper Mérimée".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Loves of Carmen?
The Loves of Carmen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).