Greta Garbo (I'm not objective in the slightest here, because she's my favourite actress ever) is astonishing as The Lady of the Camellias in this, the most well-known cinematic rendition of Alexandre Dumas' tragic story. In comparison to the 1921 silent version, Cukor's a much better director, though Rudolph Valentino's better as Armand Duval. Both versions are intriguingly different, and Henry Daniell's just great…
You who are so young—where can you have learned all you know about women like me?
Life in 1847 Paris is as spirited as champagne and as unforgiving as the gray morning after. In gambling dens and lavish soirees, men of means exert their wills and women turned courtesans exult in pleasure. One such woman is Marguerite Gautier, who begins a sumptuous romance with Armand Duval.
Top Cast
Greta Garbo
Marguerite Gautier
Robert Taylor
Armand Duval
Lionel Barrymore
Monsieur Duval
Elizabeth Allan
Nichette
Jessie Ralph
Nanine
Henry Daniell
Baron de Varville
Lenore Ulric
Olympe
Laura Hope Crews
Prudence Duvernoy
Rex O'Malley
Gaston
Lita Chevret
Woman in Theatre Box (uncredited)
E. E. Clive
Saint Gaudens (uncredited)
Elspeth Dudgeon
Fireplace Attendant (uncredited)
Effie Ellsler
Grandma Duval (uncredited)
Elsie Esmond
Madame Duval (uncredited)
Dorothy Granger
Woman in Theatre Box (uncredited)
Joan Leslie
Marie Jeanette (uncredited)
Reviews
Greta Garbo "Marguerite" is on wonderfully seductive form in this classy adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' story. She is the comfortably off courtesan kept by the wealthy "Baron de Varville" (Henry Daniell) who is introduced to the handsome "Armand" (Robert Taylor). He falls for her hook, line and sinker - but she isn't just going to take him in her arms. He is young, handsome, naive - and skint, but he has a certain…
FAQ about Camille
What is Camille about?
Life in 1847 Paris is as spirited as champagne and as unforgiving as the gray morning after. In gambling dens and lavish soirees, men of means exert their wills and women turned courtesans exult in pleasure. One such woman is Marguerite Gautier, who begins a sumptuous romance…
When was Camille released?
Camille was released in 1936.
What genres does Camille belong to?
Camille is categorised as Drama, Romance, History.
Who stars in Camille?
The cast of Camille includes Greta Garbo, Robert Taylor, Lionel Barrymore, Elizabeth Allan, Jessie Ralph.