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Camille

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1936 | 109 min | Drama, Romance, History

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and history buffs. If you loved Dangerous Liaisons or The French Lieutenant's Woman, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Emotional (bring tissues), warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Life in 1847 Paris is as spirited as champagne and as unforgiving as the gray morning after. In gambling dens and lavish soirees, men of means exert their wills and women turned courtesans exult in pleasure. One such woman is Marguerite Gautier, who begins a sumptuous romance with Armand Duval.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 65K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by George Cukor

  • Greta GarboMarguerite Gautier
  • Robert TaylorArmand Duval
  • Lionel BarrymoreMonsieur Duval
  • Elizabeth AllanNichette
  • Jessie RalphNanine
  • Henry DaniellBaron de Varville
  • Lenore UlricOlympe
  • Laura Hope CrewsPrudence Duvernoy
  • Rex O'MalleyGaston
  • Lita ChevretWoman in Theatre Box (uncredited)