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Lola Montès (1955)

“She lived too intensely and far too well!”

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Plot

The story of Lola Montès, her loves and life, all told in flashbacks from her current job as the star of a travelling circus. After a traditional upbringing, she is pressured by her mother to marry, but it's not a happy union. Montès rose to fame as a dancer and a courtesan. She had many famous lovers including Composer Franz Liszt, the King of Bavaria, and assorted noblemen. Scandal followed her across Europe with observers equally shocked and titillated by her activities.

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Lola Montès is a drama movie featuring Martine Carol and directed by Max Ophüls.

Lola Montès is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Max and Max Amazon Channel.