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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sacha GuitryJean-Gaspard Deburau | Jean-Gaspard Deburau |
 Lana MarconiMarie Duplessis | Marie Duplessis |
 Henri Bellyun journaliste | un journaliste |
 Georges BeverLaurent | Laurent |
 Claire BrillettiClara | Clara |
 Jean DanetArmand Duval | Armand Duval |
| CChristine DarbelHonorine | Honorine |
 Jacques de Féraudyle docteur | le docteur |
| JJacques DerivesLaplace | Laplace |
 Luce FabioleMme Rébard | Mme Rébard |
| FFrançoise FechterJustine | Justine |
| MMichel FrançoisCharles Deburau | Charles Deburau |
 Jeanne Fusier-GirMme Raboin | Mme Raboin |
 Albert DuvaleixRobillard | Robillard |
| JJacques d'HervilleNot listed | Not listed |
| AAndré GombertNot listed | Not listed |
 Andrée GuizeNot listed | Not listed |
| YYvonne HébertNot listed | Not listed |
 Henry LaverneNot listed | Not listed |
| MMax MoranaNot listed | Not listed |
| RRobert SellerNot listed | Not listed |