poster

1935

NR (04/20/1935) (US)

Drama, History, Romance

1h 48m

71

User Score

The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !

Overview

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

1935

71

User Score

NR (04/20/1935) (US)

Drama, History, Romance

1h 48m

The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !

Overview

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

Cast

Fredric March

Fredric March

Jean Valjean / Champmathieu

Charles Laughton

Charles Laughton

Inspector Emile Javert

Cedric Hardwicke

Cedric Hardwicke

Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)

John Beal

John Beal

Marius

Jessie Ralph

Jessie Ralph

Madame Magloire

Mary Forbes

Mary Forbes

Mlle. Baptiseme

Jane Kerr

Jane Kerr

Madame Thenardier

Marilyn Knowlden

Marilyn Knowlden

Little Cosette (as Marilynne Knowlden)

John Bleifer

John Bleifer

Chenildieu

Eily Malyon

Eily Malyon

Mother Superior

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Trial Spectator (uncredited)

Robert Greig

Robert Greig

Prison Governor at Jean's Release (uncredited)

Kai Schmidt

Kai Schmidt

Lawyer (uncredited)