Camille (1921): cast, story & where to watch
1921 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1921, Camille is a drama and romance film directed by Ray C. Smallwood, running about 70 minutes. “Their love idyll among the spring blossoms” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Camille is a courtesan in Paris. She falls deeply in love with a young man of promise, Armand Duval. When Armand's father begs her not to ruin his hope of a career and position by marrying Armand, she acquiesces and leaves her lover. However, when poverty and terminal illness overwhelm her, Camille discovers that Armand has not lost his love for her.
Who’s in it. Camille stars Rudolph Valentino as Armand Duval, Alla Nazimova as Marguerite Gautier, Rex Cherryman as Gaston Rieux and Arthur Hoyt as Count de Varville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Camille has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Camille page.
If you liked it. Fans of Camille tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Camille (1921)?
- In US, Camille is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Camille worth watching?
- Camille holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Camille?
- Camille stars Rudolph Valentino, Alla Nazimova, Rex Cherryman, Arthur Hoyt and Zeffie Tilbury.
- When was Camille released?
- Camille was released in 1921, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.