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La Bohème

1926 · 93 min · Director: King Vidor

La Bohème (1926) is a romance, directed by King Vidor. It stars Lillian Gish and John Gilbert. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 6.4/10.

What La Bohème Is About

In the Paris of the 1830s, starving artists living in the same building keep each other going: a painter, a musician, a philosopher and Rodolphe, who wants to be a playwright. Mimi, the seamstress downstairs, is in love with Rodolphe and sews day and night, careless of her own health, so that he can write his play. Rent, coal and food do not leave love alone; she falls ill and hides her condition from him. The same novel is the source of Puccini’s opera. King Vidor’s ninety three minute silent American film was adapted from Henri Murger’s novel; Lillian Gish and John Gilbert appear. It was completed in 1926.

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What is La Bohème about?

In the Paris of the 1830s, starving artists living in the same building keep each other going: a painter, a musician, a philosopher and Rodolphe, who wants to be a playwright. Mimi, the seamstress downstairs, is in love with Rodolphe and sews day and night, careless of her own health, so that he can write his play.

Where can I watch La Bohème?

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How long is La Bohème?

La Bohème runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).

When did La Bohème come out?

La Bohème was released in 1926.

Who directed La Bohème?

La Bohème was directed by King Vidor.

Who stars in La Bohème?

La Bohème stars Lillian Gish, John Gilbert, Renée Adorée, Roy D'Arcy.

What is La Bohème's rating?

La Bohème holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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