Les Misérables - Part 1: Jean Valjean

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.

Henry Krauss

Jean Valjean

Henri Étiévant

Javert

Maria Ventura

Fantine Thénardier

Mistinguett

Éponine Thénardier

Maria Fromet

Cosette

Charlotte Barbier-Krauss

La supérieure du couvent

Jean Angelo

Enjolras

• Albert CapellaniDirector
• Victor HugoNovel
• Pierre TrimbachDirector of Photography
• Louis ForestierDirector of Photography

Release date

January 1, 1913

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h

Genres

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