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Les Misérables (1935)

108 min  -  Drama | History | Romance  -   20 April 1935 (USA)
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In early 19th Century France an ex-convict who failed to report to parole is relentlessly pursued over a 20 year period by an obsessive policeman.

Director:

Richard Boleslawski

Writers:

Victor Hugo (novel), W.P. Lipscomb

Stars:

Fredric March, Charles Laughton and Cedric Hardwicke
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Fredric March ...
Charles Laughton ...
Cedric Hardwicke Cedric Hardwicke ...
Rochelle Hudson Rochelle Hudson ...
Florence Eldridge Florence Eldridge ...
John Beal John Beal ...
Frances Drake Frances Drake ...
Ferdinand Gottschalk Ferdinand Gottschalk ...
Jane Kerr Jane Kerr ...
Marilyn Knowlden ...
Jessie Ralph Jessie Ralph ...
Mary Forbes Mary Forbes ...
Mlle. Baptiseme
Florence Roberts Florence Roberts ...
Toussaint
Charles Haefeli Charles Haefeli ...
John Bleifer John Bleifer ...
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Storyline

Jean Valjean, a Frenchman of good character and great strength, is convicted of stealing a loaf of bread, an act that sets in motion a lifetime of misery for Valjean, as he is pursued by the uncompromising and brutal lawman Javert. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>  

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Ex Convict | France | 19th Century | Passion | Clergyman  | See more »

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The Immortal Classic That Shook A Nation . . . Is Now A Glorious Picture !

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Drama | History | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Los miserables See more »

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20th Century Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Noiseless Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: Valjean's coat and cloak have dirt on them while at the White Sergeant, but id clean before and after that. See more »

Quotes

Jean Valjean: You never temper justice with mercy?
Inspector Javert: No, we might as well understand each other, Monsieur Madeliene. I administer the law - good, bad, or indifferent - it's no business of mine, but the law to the letter!
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