Les Misérables - Part 1: Jean Valjean

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

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1913

Original language

English

Spoken languages

French

Countries

France

Production

Pathé Frères

Cast

Henri Étiévant,Charlotte Barbier-Krauss,Jean Angelo,Mistinguett,Maria Fromet,Henry Krauss,Maria Ventura

Director

Albert Capellani

Writer

Albert Capellani,Victor Hugo

Cinematography

Louis Forestier,Pierre Trimbach

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0001790