The Lady of the Camellias (1944 film)

The Lady of the Camellias
Directed by	Gabriel Soria
Written by	Robert Tasker
Based on	The Lady of the Camellias by Alexandre Dumas
Produced by	Jorge Vélez
Starring	Lina Montes Emilio Tuero Fanny Schiller
Cinematography	Agustín Martínez Solares
Edited by	Charles L. Kimball
Music by	Jorge Pérez
Production company	Panamerican Films
Distributed by	Azteca Films
Release date	11 March 1944 (1944-03-11)
Running time	115 minutes
Country	Mexico
Language	Spanish

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

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

• Lina Montes as Marguerite Gauthier
• Emilio Tuero as Armand Duval
• Fanny Schiller as Prudence
• Miguel Arenas as Georges Duval
• Alejandro Cobo as Count de Varville
• Tony Díaz as Gaston
• Mercedes Ferriz as Nannina
• Blanca Rosa Otero as Suzette
• Charles Rooner as Pierre
• Roberto Cañedo as Extra

References

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

Bibliography

• 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.

External links

• The Lady of the Camellias at IMDb