Camille (1937) | Greta Garbo, Robert Taylor

Camille (1937) | Greta Garbo, Robert Taylor | Camille on DVD

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Camille (1937)

	Camille (1937) Greta Garbo, Robert Taylor Warner Home Video, 2000 average customer review:based on 40 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

One of Greta Garbo's touchstone films, this 1937 adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas novel finds the actress playing a dying courtesan who falls in love with a young nobleman (a slightly miscast Robert Taylor) and must sacrifice her happiness. Directed by George Cukor (The Philadelphia Story), the supreme "women's director" in Hollywood at the time, the film could have existed just to give Garbo room to be luminous (despite her character's illness) and a great star. But it is also a gorgeous MGM production with strong performances from Lionel Barrymore and the rest of the cast. (Henry Daniell is a standout as the villain.) --Tom Keogh

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Camille

I have not had a chance to view the movie as I have gotten it for someone for Christmas. I will let you know
Mike

Camille on DVD

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!

Excellent in every way!

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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Best Movie of all Time

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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Garbo shines

"Camille" was a mammoth MGM production released in 1936/37 starring the sensational Greta Garbo. She stars as the courtesan Marguerite Gautier in a film version of "La Traviata". The film has been described in detail in many reviews which can be summarised as follows: the production is MGM at its most sumptuous, the director, George Cukor, is one of only a few really worthy of Garbo's talent and Robert Taylor is adequate as Armand and in fact was bigger box office than Garbo at the time. Who could be failed to be moved by Garbo's exquisite performance? It is unfathomable that she did not win the Oscar. Lionel Barrymore is his usual grotty old man as Armand's father and he and Garbo exchange some poor dialogue which undermines their crucial scene. And why does Barrymore call her Margaret?

The print of the film is yet another which shows little signs of restoration. It is less than perfect. At least we get a few extras in contrast to most of the Garbo talkies which are notably crudely produced on DVD. The original trailer is included and an earlier silent version of the film. This stars a famous actress called Nazimova and, of all people, Rudolph Valentino. The latter in particular, impresses, particularly if you have seen him in his most famous film, the corny "The Sheik". He actually displays talent here in an unmannered and direct performance. The film is a modern version of the play and has unusual stylised sets which may be the best feature. It is also a surprisingly good print but Nazimova's art consists of the sort of breast beating and sidelong glances which date such films and make it almost impossible to truly evaluate her talent. For historians, the film is probably a rare treat but for the rest of us, keep moving.

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