Jean-Gaspard Deburau is a very successful mime, the most famous in his category. One day, he falls head over heels in love with Marie Duplessis, a courtesan better known as "La Dame aux Camélias". But he soon realizes that he is but a number in her long list of lovers. He will find comfort in devoting his time teaching his art to his son Charles.

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Cast

Sacha Guitry

Jean-Gaspard Deburau

Lana Marconi

Marie Duplessis

Henri Belly

un journaliste

Georges Bever

Laurent

Claire Brilletti

Clara

Jean Danet

Armand Duval

Jacques de Féraudy

le docteur

Luce Fabiole

Mme Rébard

Jeanne Fusier-Gir

Mme Raboin

Albert Duvaleix

Robillard

Andrée Guize

Yvonne Hébert