There has always been a big demand for romantic films even back to the beginning of films. In 1936 Greta Garbo and Robert Taylor starred in the film Camille. The film is such a classic that it was included in Time Magazine's All-Time 100 Movies in 2005. It also scored the #33 spot in AFI's 100 Years...100 Passions.
Now Warner Archive is giving this romantic classic a chance to shine on Blu-ray. This new release features a new 4K scan and bonus features that will have classic film fans leaping for joy. Let's take a look at this new release.
Marguerite Gauthier (Greta Garbo) pulls herself up from poverty by becoming the enchanting "Lady of the Camellias," well-kept courtesan of the rich and influential Baron de Varville (Henry Daniell). When young Armand (Robert Taylor) falls in love with Marguerite, his sincere adoration causes her to question her comfortable life, and, despite the protests of Armand's scandal-wary father (Lionel Barrymore), she considers leaving the Baron for him.
If you are a fan of soap operas Camille is going to scratch that itch! The acting is very good! The story draws you right in for this ride. The film runs under 2 hours but moves gracefully as you don't even realize it!
When you look at Greta Garbo's career you would be hard pressed to call this her best role, as she had so many amazing performances. But this Oscar nominated performance is defiantly up there. Camille is a film all classic film fans should watch at least once.
Warner Archive has been transferred this classic film to Blu-ray in 1080p in it original aspect ratio of 1.37:1. The audio track is a English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. The transfer is from a brand new 4K scan of the negative. The Blu-ray also has the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Warner Archive really puts the work a lot of love into their restorations, and Camille is no different. The depth of the black and white picture is simply stunning. When you think that this films is almost 90 years old to look this good is almost miraculous. The picture is crisp with just the right amount of film grain. But a glorious 4K scan is not all the is included. They loaded some impressive bonus feature. Take a look at what is include.
* Camille 1921 Silent version starring Alla Nazimore and Rudolph Valentino
* Leo is on the air Radio Promo
* Theatrical Reissue Trailer
Warner Archive really went above and beyond here giving this Essential Garbo films a Blu-ray release. But to put on this Blu-ray the 1921 Rudolph Valentino version. That is simply amazing. 2 Classic films on 1 Blu-ray? How can you beat that?
So if you love Greta Garbo or classic Romantic films, This new Warner Archive Blu-ray of Camille is defiantly a release you are going to want in your collection. Head over to Amazon and order your copy today.
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