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.

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Albert Capellani’s Les Misérables

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Cast

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