178 of 1001 Movies: Camille (1936)

George Cukor directs this 1936 movie that is adapted from a novel. It stars the famous Greta Garbo who plays up her famous eyes for the very sad part of Camille. This movie wasn't the most entertaining movie there is, but the emotions of the movie caught me off guard by the end. The chemistry between the two actors is some of the best I've seen in earlier movies. I don't find earlier movies as romantic though for some reason.  I think the fact you know the lead character is deathly ill though is the sadly tragic part that keeps you watching the movie.

Summary: Mauguerite has become known as a well known Dame Camille in Paris. She is living in the high society of Paris, and her expenses are covered by the Baron De Varville. Her beauty is what has gained her the fiances, but when she meets Armand she is prepared to leave the world behind for him as he continues to build his wealth and name in Paris. Dame Camille is very ill though, and the choice she must make between two man is only furthering her own illness under the stress. Not only that but family is pressuring her in two opposite directions, though Armand has made his love for her clear.