Les Misérables - Part 1: Jean Valjean (1913)

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.

Release Date : Jan 01, 1913

Runtime : 1h 0m

Genre : History  

Companies : Pathé Frères

Countries : France

Keywords : based on novel or book