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. 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.
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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