Carmen (1913) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1913 · Film

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Released in 1913, Carmen is a drame and romance film directed by Lucius Henderson, running about 30 minutes.

What it’s about. A three-reel version of the famous stage production. Don Jose, the hero of the famous book by Prosper Merimee, and Bizet's celebrated opera, was born in the Basque Provinces of Spain. He was a young, good-looking peasant, devoted to his old mother, and greatly in love with his pretty sweetheart, Mercedes. The plans of Jose and Mercedes for an early marriage were rudely dissipated by the news that the young man had been drafted for service in the Spanish army. Jose comforted his mother and Mercedes, telling them that he would soon return and they would never be separated again.

Who’s in it. Carmen stars Marguerite Snow as Carmen, William Garwood as Don José, William Russell as Escamillo, the Toreador and Francelia Billington as Don José's Sweetheart, Micaëla, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carmen page.

If you liked it. Fans of Carmen tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Carmen (1913)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carmen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Carmen?
Carmen stars Marguerite Snow, William Garwood, William Russell, Francelia Billington and Burton Law.
When was Carmen released?
Carmen was released in 1913, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.