(Les misérables - Époque 1: Jean Valjean)

Content: 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.

Countries:

France

Genres:

History

Runtime:

60 minutes

Year:

1913

Directors:

Albert Capellani

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Production companies:

Pathé Frères

Actors:

Jean Valjean

Javert

Fantine Thénardier

Éponine Thénardier

Cosette

Crews:

Director

Adaptation

Novel

Director of Photography

Director of Photography