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The Lady of the Camellias (1944 film)

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The Lady of the Camellias
Directed byGabriel Soria
Written byRobert Tasker
Based onThe Lady of the Camellias by Alexandre Dumas
Produced byJorge Vélez
StarringLina Montes
Emilio Tuero
Fanny Schiller
CinematographyAgustín Martínez Solares
Edited byCharles L. Kimball
Music byJorge Pérez
Production
company
Panamerican Films
Distributed byAzteca Films
Release date
  • 11 March 1944 (1944-03-11)
Running time
115 minutes
CountryMexico
LanguageSpanish

The Lady of the Camellias (Spanish: La dama de las camelias) is a 1944 Mexican historical drama film directed by Gabriel Soria and starring Lina Montes, Emilio Tuero and Fanny Schiller.[1] [2] The film's sets were designed by the art director Manuel Fontanals. It is an adaptation of the 1848 French novel The Lady of the Camellias by Alexandre Dumas.

Synopsis

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In nineteenth century Paris Marguerite, a courtesan, falls in love with Armand a promising young man from a good family. His father begs her not to ruin his career and she reluctantly gives him up. When she falls desperately ill some time later she discovers that Armand still loves her.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Alfaro p.165
  2. ^ Riera p.65

Bibliography

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  • Alfaro, Eduardo de la Vega. Gabriel Soria, 1903-1971. Universidad de Guadalajara, 1992.
  • Riera, Emilio García. Historia documental del cine mexicano: 1943-1945. Universidad de Guadalajara, 1992.
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