Marguerite Gautier is a courtesan in Paris. She falls deeply in love with a young man of promise, Armand Duval.
So, is La dame aux camélias worth a watch today? Well, if you have a soft spot for really big, dramatic romances with a capital D, then absolutely. Folks who enjoy classic French cinema or just a good old-fashioned weepie will probably find something to cling to here. But if you’re someone who needs fast pacing or find...
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"So, is La dame aux camélias worth a watch today? Well, if you have a soft spot for really big, dramatic romances with a capital D, then absolutely. Folks who enjoy classic French cinema or just a good old-fashioned weepie will probably find something to cling to here. But if you’re someone who needs fast pacing or finds old-school melodrama a bit much, you might want to give this one a miss. It’s a slow burn, for sure, and not for everyone. Yvonne Printemps as Marguerite, wow. Her presence just..."
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