Les Misérables - Part 1: Jean Valjean
Genres
Overview
The story begins with Jean Valjean as a humble worker endeavoring to provide for his invalid mother. They live in a squalid home, made more wretched by his inability to provide sufficient food. He goes out in search of work, but is unsuccessful. Finally, in desperation, he steals a loaf of bread regardless of consequences. He hastens home with it, pursued by a crowd, and gives it to his mother. Valjean is arrested for the theft and sentenced to five years at hard labor.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
60 min
Release Date
1913-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
1
Henry Krauss
Jean Valjean
Henri Étiévant
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Maria Ventura
Fantine Thénardier
Mistinguett
Éponine Thénardier
Maria Fromet
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Charlotte Barbier-Krauss
La supérieure du couvent
Jean Angelo
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