I suppose that I was spoiled by seeing the Garbo version many times before TCM gave us a glimpse this past Valentine's Day. Valentino makes this movie about the same time as his Four Horsemen is released and he becomes a major star. He shines in Camille as does the newly created musical score and the delightful sets. The real star of this version, Nazimova, does not come across well eighty years after the fact. I suppose at the time she was considered beautiful and her hair styles were very modern. Her wooden performance does not warrant her grandstanding at the final scene. The story does not flow well and there is insufficient time spent on building a relationship between Nazimova and Valentino. Not recommended unless you are looking for the full works of Valentino or to say you have seen all the versions of Camille.
Review of Camille
