The Loves of Carmen | |
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Directed by | Raoul Walsh |
Written by |
Harry H. Caldwell (titles) Katherine Hilliker (titles) Gertrude Orr |
Based on |
Carmen by Prosper Mérimée |
Starring |
Dolores del Río Don Alvarado |
Cinematography | Lucien N. Andriot |
Edited by |
Harry H. Caldwell Katherine Hilliker |
Distributed by | Fox Film Corporation |
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Running time
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90 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent English intertitles |
The Loves of Carmen is a 1927 American silent romantic drama film directed by Raoul Walsh. The film, based on the novella Carmen by Prosper Mérimée, stars Dolores del Río in the title role, and Don Alvarado as Jose.
The Carmen novella has been adapted for the screen three times. In addition to the 1927 version, another silent version was produced in 1918 starring Pola Negri. The film was adapted again in 1948 with Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford.