Les Misérables - Part 1: Jean Valjean (1913)

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.

Released Jan. 1, 1913 60 min None+

Genres: Drama, History

Keywords: mdblist.first-in-collection, tmdb.based-on-novel-or-book, imdb.man, imdb.justice, imdb.based-on-novel, imdb.character-name-in-title, mdblist.belongs-to-collection

Production Companies: Pathé Frères

Country: France
Languages: English, French