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Camille (1936)
Released By: MGM Home Entertainment   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: MGM Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: George Cukor
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Elizabeth Allen, Greta Garbo, Henry Daniell, Jessie Ralph, Lionel Barrymore, Robert Taylor
Published ID: 1558
UPC: 012569524620,
Plot: Greta Garbo enjoyed one of her greatest triumphs in this glossy adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' oft-filmed romantic tragedy. Here, Garbo stars as Marguerite Gauthier, who is born into humble circumstances but in time becomes Dame aux Camille, one of the most glamorous courtesans in Paris. Camille is kept by the wealthy and powerful Baron de Varville (Henry Daniell), but after many years of earning a good living from her beauty without finding true love, Camille's heart is stolen by Armand (Robert Taylor), a handsome but slightly naive young man who doesn't know how she came by her fortune. Armand is just as attracted to Camille as she is to him, and she's prepared to give up the Baron and his stipend to be with Armand. However, Armand's father (Lionel Barrymore) begs Camille to turn away from his son, knowing her scandalous past could ruin his future. Realizing the painful wisdom of this, Camille rejects Armand, who continues to pursue her even as Camille contracts a potentially fatal case of tuberculosis. Remarkably, even though this was one of Garbo's greatest commercial and critical successes, she would make only three more films before her retirement in 1941; Camille, however, would be filmed several more times following this version (most memorably by elegant sexploitation auteur Radley Metzger in 1969's Camille 2000). ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Vintage film
Added 3/16/2009

Since my wife and I were raised during black and white films, we found this version to be excellent. Garbot, with her slight accent, was wonderful. A fun movie to watch again and again.
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Boiled Swede
Added 2/14/2009

This movie shows that Swede Greta Garbo had the acting range of a swede...Robert Taylor's hat deserves a special mention for eclipsing the Mad Hatter's!
0 out of 5 people found this helpful.
Camille on DVD
Added 4/13/2008

This was unobtainable locally. Tried everywhere. Thanks to Amazon I now have it . Was about 12 years old when I saw the movie and Greta Garbo became my first love. Despite the period it was made, she would still outclass most modern actresses. The DVD also contains the silent Ivor Novello version which is interesting. Cannot see what people saw in him. A real ham!
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Best Movie of all Time
Added 2/7/2008

I first found this movie by renting it at the library, and instantly fell in love. Not just with the handsome lead actor, Robert Taylor, but the entire movie. I think all the actors did a superb job!The costumes are gorgeous! I loved the scenery, especially when they passed the Barons "castle", and when Armand (Taylor),takes Marguerite(Garbo),out to the country! Armand falls instantly in love, but Marguerite seems to play between the handsome younger Taylor, and the rich Baron at first, but then falls hopelessly in love with Armand, only to find out her health is rapidly failing her.
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Excellent in every way!
Added 12/21/2007

This has been one of my favorite classic movies for years and I'm very satisfied with this newly restored version. It has lots of extras and great artwork. If this film where ever to be remade, I don't think it would ever be as great as this version. There will never be another Garbo unfortunately. She was truly one of the greatest actresses of all time. This movie makes me cry every time.
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Vintage film
Added 3/16/2009

Since my wife and I were raised during black and white films, we found this version to be excellent. Garbot, with her slight accent, was wonderful. A fun movie to watch again and again.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Boiled Swede
Added 2/14/2009

This movie shows that Swede Greta Garbo had the acting range of a swede...Robert Taylor's hat deserves a special mention for eclipsing the Mad Hatter's!
0 out of 5 people found this helpful.
Camille on DVD
Added 4/13/2008

This was unobtainable locally. Tried everywhere. Thanks to Amazon I now have it . Was about 12 years old when I saw the movie and Greta Garbo became my first love. Despite the period it was made, she would still outclass most modern actresses. The DVD also contains the silent Ivor Novello version which is interesting. Cannot see what people saw in him. A real ham!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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