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Camille

1921 · 70 min · Director: Ray C. Smallwood

Camille (1921) is a romance, directed by Ray C. Smallwood. It stars Alla Nazimova and Rudolph Valentino. It dwells on human resilience in the face of illness. The 70-minute film holds an audience score of 5.7/10.

What Camille Is About

Camille is a courtesan in Paris who falls deeply in love with Armand Duval, a young man with prospects. When Armand's father begs her not to cost his son a career and a position, she agrees and leaves him. Then poverty and a fatal illness arrive, and only at that point does she learn that Armand's feeling never went away. In Ray C. Smallwood's 1921 silent, Alla Nazimova plays Camille and a not yet famous Rudolph Valentino plays Armand. At seventy minutes it is a clear demonstration of what silent era melodrama looked like at its most theatrical.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Camille about?

Camille is a courtesan in Paris who falls deeply in love with Armand Duval, a young man with prospects. When Armand's father begs her not to cost his son a career and a position, she agrees and leaves him.

Where can I watch Camille?

Camille is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Camille?

Camille runs for 70 minutes (1h 10m).

When did Camille come out?

Camille was released in 1921.

Who directed Camille?

Camille was directed by Ray C. Smallwood.

Who stars in Camille?

Camille stars Alla Nazimova, Rudolph Valentino, Rex Cherryman, Arthur Hoyt.

What is Camille's rating?

Camille holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 5.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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