THE LOVES OF CARMEN

Raoul Walsh.

Sc.: Gertrute Orr, dal racconto omonimo di Prosper Mérimée. F.: Lucien Andriot, John Marta. M.: Katherine Hilliker, H. H. Caldwell. In.: Dolores Del Rio (Carmen), Victor McLaglen (Escamillo), Don Alvarado (don José), Nancy Nash (Michaela), Rafael Valverda (Miguel), Pathilde Comont (Emilia). P.: Fox. 16mm. L.: 3018 feet D.: 89’ a 24 f/s. Bn.

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T. it.: Italian title. T. int.: International title. T. alt.: Alternative title. Sog.: Story. Scen.: Screenplay. F.: Cinematography. M.: Editing. Scgf.: Set Design. Mus.: Music. Int.: Cast. Prod.: Production Company. L.: Length. D.: Running Time. f/s: Frames per second. Bn.: Black e White. Col.: Color. Da: Print source

Film Notes

I remember in particular about the film, it is the way that Dolores del Rio treated her lovers, just like a praying mantis. The lovely Mexican had already become a star. Seeing how she impersonated a female Casanova, I knew I would have no trouble directing her. She went from one admirer to the next like Rahab of Jericho, and was adored by all of them.Seeing that, I was hit with an idea. I ordered a dozen roses. Dolores smiled at me when I gave her the longest rose and explained how she was to use it. When the suitor who clearly considered himself as having the best chance with her, got humbly on his knees before her, she was to use the rose as a whip to make him crawl. The spectators were enthusiastic, the reviews excellent.

Raoul Walsh, Each Man in his Time, 1974

In short

Italian Title
Gli amori di Carmen o La cortigiana di Siviglia
Director: Raoul Walsh.
Year: 1928
Country: USA
Running time: 89'
Film Version

English intertitles

Sound
Mute
Edition
2001
Section
Recovered and restored 2001

Copy From

16mm print with flash intertitles