(Manon Lescaut)

Content: Seventeen-year-old Des Grieux, studying philosophy at Amiens, comes from a noble and landed family, but forfeits his hereditary wealth and incurs the disappointment of his father by running away with Manon on her way to a convent. In Paris, the young lovers enjoy a blissful cohabitation, while Des Grieux struggles to satisfy Manon's taste for luxury. He acquires money by borrowing from his unwaveringly loyal friend Tiberge and by cheating gamblers.

Countries:

France

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

37 minutes

Year:

1912

Directors:

Albert Capellani

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Production companies:

Pathé Frères

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