The Loves of Carmen (1927)
The most daring picture of a daring heroine and her reckless loves
Carmen, a gypsy, working in a Spanish cigar factory, is flaunted by Escamillo, the bullfighter, but infatuates José, a soldier, who aids her to escape from jail and follows her to the gypsy camp. Tiring of his love, Carmen finally fascinates Escamillo and the love-crazed José kills her at a bull fight just as Escamillo is being proclaimed by the audience.
Director: Raoul Walsh
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: September 3, 1927
Cast
- Dolores del Río - Carmen
- Don Alvarado - Jose
- Victor McLaglen - Escamillo
- Nancy Nash - Michaela
- Jack Baston - Morales
- Mathilde Comont - Emilia
- Fred Kohler - Gypsy Chief
- Rafael Valverde - Miguel
- Italia Frandi - Gypsy Girl
- Venezia Frandi - Gypsy Girl
Screenplay
- Prosper Mérimée (Novel)
- Gertrude Orr
Cinematography: Lucien N. Andriot
Editing: H.H. Caldwell, Katherine Hilliker
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
love, remake
More Films by Director: Raoul Walsh
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Loves of Carmen about?
- Carmen, a gypsy, working in a Spanish cigar factory, is flaunted by Escamillo, the bullfighter, but infatuates José, a soldier, who aids her to escape from jail and follows her to the gypsy camp. Tiring of his love, Carmen finally fascinates Escamillo and the love-crazed José kills her at a bull fight just as Escamillo is being proclaimed by the audience.
- Who directed The Loves of Carmen?
- The Loves of Carmen was directed by Raoul Walsh.
- Who stars in The Loves of Carmen?
- The Loves of Carmen stars Dolores del Río, Don Alvarado, Victor McLaglen, Nancy Nash, Jack Baston, Mathilde Comont.
- How long is The Loves of Carmen?
- The Loves of Carmen has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Loves of Carmen?
- The Loves of Carmen is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was The Loves of Carmen produced?
- The Loves of Carmen was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Loves of Carmen?
- The themes of The Loves of Carmen include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories.