Les Misérables, Part 2: Fantine (1913)
"Les misérables - Époque 2: Fantine" (original title)

Jean Valjean, guilty of a minor theft of food, is pursued and hounded for years by a relentless lawman, Javert.

Director:

Albert Capellani

Writers:

Paul Capellani (adaptation), Victor Hugo (novel)

Stars:

Maria Ventura, Maria Fromet, Mistinguett

Cast

Credited cast:
Maria Ventura	...	Fantine Thénardier
Maria Fromet	...	Cosette
Mistinguett	...	Éponine Thénardier
Henry Krauss	...	Jean Valjean
Henri Étiévant	...	Javert
Émile Mylo	...	Thénardier (as Milo)
Eugénie Nau	...	Madame Thénardier
Gabriel de Gravone	...	Marius
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jean Angelo
Léon Belières
Léon Bernard

Storyline

Jean Valjean, guilty of a minor theft of food, is pursued and hounded for years by a relentless lawman, Javert.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | character name in title

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

April 1913 (USA)

Also Known As:

Les Misérables, Part 2: Fantine

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pathé Frères

Technical Specs

Runtime:

300 min 300 min (episodes)

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Les Miserables (1952)

User Reviews

Amazing adaption of Les Miserables

Albert Capellani produced the first multiple reel feature, "Les Miserables," a production which marked a distinct forward step and still holds favor with the picture public. However, it is here, in his five hour 1913 adaptation of Les Misérables where Capellani made his crowning achievement, earning international respect for himself and Pathé. The film is typically distinguished by his masterful use of long shots, open spaces and crowd scenes. Perhaps a little stilted at times, but overall holds it's own with just about any pre-20s silent film. Today, Capellani is rightly considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of cinema.