Camille (1936 film)
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| Directed by | George Cukor |
| Produced by | Irving Thalberg Bernard H. Hyman |
| Written by | James Hilton Zoe Akins Frances Marion Story: Alexandre Dumas, fils |
| Starring | Greta Garbo Robert Taylor Lionel Barrymore |
| Music by | Herbert Stothart Edward Ward |
| Cinematography | William H. Daniels Karl Freund |
| Editing by | Margaret Booth |
| Distributed by | MGM |
| Release date(s) | December 12, 1936 (USA) |
| Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Camille is an American 1936 drama film directed by George Cukor and produced by Irving Thalberg and Bernard H. Hyman, from a screenplay by James Hilton, Zoe Akins and Frances Marion.[1]
The picture is based on the 1852 novel and play La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas, fils.
The film stars Greta Garbo, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore, Elizabeth Allan, Jessie Ralph, Henry Daniell, and Laura Hope Crews.
The film inspired Milton Benjamin to write and publish a song called "I'll Love Like Robert Taylor, Be My Greta Garbo."
Camille was included in Time Magazine's All-Time 100 Movies in 2005.[2] It was also included at #33 in AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions.
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[edit] Plot
The films tells of Marguerite Gauthier (Greta Garbo). She's born into a lower class family, but in time becomes the well known Dame Camille living in high society in Paris.
Camille finances are paid by the wealthy Baron de Varville (Henry Daniell), but after many years of making money from her looks Camille falls in love with Armand (Robert Taylor), a handsome young man.
Armand is attracted to Camille and she's prepared to give up the Baron and be with Armand.
However, Armand's father (Lionel Barrymore) begs Camille to turn away from his son, knowing her past will ruin his future in Paris.
Realizing the painful wisdom of his advice, Camille rejects Armand, who continues to pursue her even as Camille contracts a serious case of tuberculosis.
[edit] Cast
- Greta Garbo as Marguerite Gautier
- Robert Taylor as Armand Duval
- Lionel Barrymore as Monsieur Duval
- Elizabeth Allan as Nichette, the Bride
- Jessie Ralph as Nanine, Marguerite's Maid
- Henry Daniell as Baron de Varville
- Lenore Ulric as Olympe
- Laura Hope Crews as Prudence Duvernoy
- Rex O'Malley as Gaston
- Mariska Aldrich as Friend of Camille
- Wilson Benge as Attendant
[edit] Awards
Wins
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards: NYFCC Award; Best Actress, Greta Garbo; 1937.
Nominations
- Academy Awards: Oscar; Best Actress in a Leading Role, Greta Garbo; 1938.
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ Camille at the Internet Movie Database.
- ^ Time magazine.
[edit] External links
- Camille at Filmsite by Tim Dirks. Contains spoilers.
- Camille at the TCM Movie Database
