| ~Camille~ 1921 |
| ~Plot Synopsis~ |
Armand Duval (Rudolph Valentino), a young and unsophisticated law student, falls passionately in
love with Marguerite Gautier (Alla Nazimova), known as Camille, a notorious Parisian courtesan.
Armand forsakes his family and career, Marguerite abandons her friends for him, and they pass the
days happily in a country retreat. They soon find themselves without money; consequently, Armand
arranges for Marguerite to receive his small legacy, and, unknown to him, Marguerite plans to sell
her possessions. Armand's father (William Orlamond) learns of the situation and determines to
save the family name from disgrace. He persuades Marguerite to give up Armand, and she reverts
to her former life of debauchery. Visiting a gambling house one evening she encounters Armand;
believing himself abandoned for the Count de Varville's (Arthur Hoyt) wealth, he denounces her
before the crowd. Abandoned and ill, Marguerite finally dies in her home, clasping Armand's only
gift, a copy of Manon Lescaut.
Plot Synopsis from afi.com
love with Marguerite Gautier (Alla Nazimova), known as Camille, a notorious Parisian courtesan.
Armand forsakes his family and career, Marguerite abandons her friends for him, and they pass the
days happily in a country retreat. They soon find themselves without money; consequently, Armand
arranges for Marguerite to receive his small legacy, and, unknown to him, Marguerite plans to sell
her possessions. Armand's father (William Orlamond) learns of the situation and determines to
save the family name from disgrace. He persuades Marguerite to give up Armand, and she reverts
to her former life of debauchery. Visiting a gambling house one evening she encounters Armand;
believing himself abandoned for the Count de Varville's (Arthur Hoyt) wealth, he denounces her
before the crowd. Abandoned and ill, Marguerite finally dies in her home, clasping Armand's only
gift, a copy of Manon Lescaut.
Plot Synopsis from afi.com
| Directed by: Ray C. Smallwood Written by: June Mathis Based on the novel La Dame aux camélias by Alexandre Dumas, fils (Paris, 1848) and his play of the same name (Paris, 2 Feb 1852). |
| ~Cast~ Rudolph Valentino ... Armand Duval / Manon's Lover in Daydream Rex Cherryman ... Gaston Rieux Arthur Hoyt ... Count de Varville Zeffie Tilbury ... Prudence Patsy Ruth Miller ... Nichette Elinor Oliver ... Nanine, Marguerite's Maid William Orlamond ... Monsieur Duval, Armand's Father Consuelo Flowerton ... Olympe Alla Nazimova ... Marguerite Gautier / Manon Lescaut in Daydream Edward Connelly ... The Duke (uncredited) |
| ~Remaining Credits~ Produced by: Nazimova Productions Released by: Metro Pictures Corporation Cinematography by: Rudolph J. Bergquist Art Direction & Costume Design by: Natacha Rambova Length: 6 Reels Runtime: 70 minutes Released: September 26, 1921 |
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