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
as Jean-Gaspard Deburau
Lana Marconi
as Marie Duplessis
Henri Belly
as un journaliste
Georges Bever
as Laurent
Claire Brilletti
as Clara
Jean Danet
as Armand Duval
Christine Darbel
as Honorine
Jacques de Féraudy
as le docteur
Jacques Derives
as Laplace
Luce Fabiole
as Mme Rébard
Françoise Fechter
as Justine
Michel François
as Charles Deburau
