Alla Nazimova, Rudolph Valentino, Patsy Ruth Miller, Rex Cherryman, Arthur Hoyt, Ray C. Smallwood, Natasha Rambova, silent film, silent movie stars, free classic film, old movies, silent film streaming, silent era
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"Camille" (1921) - with film
Patsy Ruth Miller and Alla Nazimova
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"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.
Alla Nazimova plays a courtesan, who shows a flamboyant image to the world, but in private is a sick and vulnerable woman. Then one day she in introduced to a young man (Rudolph Valentino), who falls for her charms.
With the new romance Alla Nazimova tries to start a different life and leave her troubled past behind. The two lovers have a brief period of bliss, which is interrupted when Rudolph's father pays a visit to Nazimova. He demands that she give Rudolph up for the sake of his future.
Will Alla Nazimova fight for her only chance to have love and happiness, or will she yield to Rudolph's father and return to her old ways?
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Patsy Ruth Miller