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Camille (1921)

Poster for Camille

Their love idyll among the spring blossoms

Camille is a courtesan in Paris. She falls deeply in love with a young man of promise, Armand Duval. When Armand's father begs her not to ruin his hope of a career and position by marrying Armand, she acquiesces and leaves her lover. However, when poverty and terminal illness overwhelm her, Camille discovers that Armand has not lost his love for her.

Cast & Crew

Director
Ray C. Smallwood
  • Profile picture of Alla Nazimova
    Marguerite Gautier Alla Nazimova
  • Profile picture of Rudolph Valentino
    Armand Duval Rudolph Valentino
  • Profile picture of Rex Cherryman
    Gaston Rieux Rex Cherryman
  • Profile picture of Arthur Hoyt
    Count de Varville Arthur Hoyt
  • Profile picture of Zeffie Tilbury
    Prudence Zeffie Tilbury
  • Profile picture of Patsy Ruth Miller
    Nichette Patsy Ruth Miller
  • Profile picture of William Orlamond
    Armand Duval's Father William Orlamond
  • Profile picture of Consuelo Flowerton
    Olympe Consuelo Flowerton

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Keywords

  • courtesan
  • promise
  • illness
  • silent film
  • camelia