Camille
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.
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This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "Camille" (1921) is a drama, included in our program to illustrate the work and contributions of our star Patsy Ruth Miller. This is just the second film of Patsy Ruth Miller and the one in which she played her first credited role. She was 17. Two years later she would achieve fame starring in the role of Esmeralda in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", where she partnered with Lon Chaney and Norman Kerry. Thus, in "Camille" (1921) we can see the beginning of Patsy Ruth Miller's rise to stardom. The film is also notable for its rich decors and costumes. Directed by Ray C. Smallwood Produced by The Nazimova Productions, Incorporated Written by June Mathis Based on the novel The Lady of the Camellias by Alexandre Dumas Starring Alla Nazimova, Rudolph Valentino, Patsy Ruth Miller, Rex Cherryman, Arthur Hoyt Set design Natasha Rambova Cinematography R.J. Bergquist Distributed by Metro Pictures Corporation Release date September 26, 1921 Running time 70 minutes Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
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- Ray C. Smallwood
- Starring
- Alla Nazimova, Rudolph Valentino, Rex Cherryman, Arthur Hoyt, Zeffie Tilbury, Patsy Ruth Miller, Elinor Oliver, William Orlamond
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