Carmen_
In 1931, Sir Malcolm Sargent – then a rising young conductor – acted as musical director for this first filmed musical version of Prosper Mérimée’s classic story of passion and fatal jealousy, Carmen. With a score based on Bizet’s opera, Gipsy Blood features celebrated American soprano Marguerite Namara as the capricious gypsy girl from the cigarette factory; her co-performers include Thomas Burke as Carmen’s tormented lover, Don José, and New Zealand-born baritone Lance Fairfax as his rival, the toreador Escamillo.
Starring
Marguerite Namara, Thomas F. Burke, Lance Fairfax
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Carmen was released 95 years ago in 1931.
Overview
In 1931, Sir Malcolm Sargent – then a rising young conductor – acted as musical director for this first filmed musical version of Prosper Mérimée’s classic s...
Carmen is a Music, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
CAST (8)
Marguerite Namara
Carmen
TF
Thomas F. Burke
Don Jose
LF
Lance Fairfax
Escamillo
Lester Matthews
Zuniga
Mary Clare
Factory Girl
LM
Lewin Mannering
Innkeeper
Hay Petrie
Remenado
Dennis Wyndham
Doncairo
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Carmen about?
In 1931, Sir Malcolm Sargent – then a rising young conductor – acted as musical director for this first filmed musical version of Prosper Mérimée’s classic story of passion and fatal jealousy, Carmen. With a score based on Bizet’s opera, Gipsy Blood features celebrated American soprano Marguerite Namara as the capricious gypsy girl from the cigarette factory; her co-performers include Thomas Burke as Carmen’s tormented lover, Don José, and New Zealand-born baritone Lance Fairfax as his rival, the toreador Escamillo.
How long is Carmen?
Carmen has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Carmen?
The cast of Carmen includes Marguerite Namara, Thomas F. Burke, Lance Fairfax, Lester Matthews, Mary Clare.
GENRES (2)
Music
Drama