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.
Sacha Guitry
Lana Marconi
Henri Belly
Georges Bever
Claire Brilletti
Jean Danet
Christine Darbel
Jacques de Féraudy
Jacques Derives
Luce Fabiole
Françoise Fechter
Michel François
Jeanne Fusier-Gir
Albert Duvaleix
Jacques d'Herville
André Gombert
Andrée Guize
Yvonne Hébert
Henry Laverne
Max Morana
Robert Seller