"Camille" (1921)

This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame.   Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/   to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution.   FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems   "Camille" (1921) is a drama, included in our program to illustrate the work and contributions of our star Patsy Ruth Miller. This is just the second film of Patsy Ruth Miller and the one in which she played her first credited role. She was 17. Two years later she would achieve fame starring in the role of Esmeralda in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", where she partnered with Lon Chaney and Norman Kerry. Thus, in "Camille" (1921) we can see the beginning of Patsy Ruth Miller's rise to stardom. The film is also notable for its rich decors and costumes. Directed by                     Ray C. Smallwood Produced by                   The Nazimova Productions, Incorporated Written by                      June Mathis Based on                         the novel The Lady of the Camellias by Alexandre Dumas Starring                          Alla Nazimova, Rudolph Valentino, Patsy Ruth Miller, Rex Cherryman, Arthur Hoyt Set design                         Natasha Rambova Cinematography            R.J. Bergquist Distributed by                Metro Pictures Corporation Release date                    September 26, 1921 Running time                  70 minutes Country                           United States Language                         Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."