Manon Lescaut

1912

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Seventeen-year-old Des Grieux, studying philosophy at Amiens, comes from a noble and landed family, but forfeits his hereditary wealth and incurs the disappointment of his father by running ... Read allSeventeen-year-old Des Grieux, studying philosophy at Amiens, comes from a noble and landed family, but forfeits his hereditary wealth and incurs the disappointment of his father by running away with Manon on her way to a convent. In Paris, the young lovers enjoy a blissful cohab... Read allSeventeen-year-old Des Grieux, studying philosophy at Amiens, comes from a noble and landed family, but forfeits his hereditary wealth and incurs the disappointment of his father by running away with Manon on her way to a convent. In Paris, the young lovers enjoy a blissful cohabitation, while Des Grieux struggles to satisfy Manon's taste for luxury. He acquires money... Read all

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- Albert Capellani
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- Abbé Prévost
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Confusing early version of novel

I thought the title rang a bell with the name Manon, with the film set in pre revolutionary France. Then I remembered seeing a late silent film version of this with John Barrymore & Dolores Costello in the leading roles, which wasn't bad. It was a good job I had seen that, because at least it gave me an idea of the plot, which I certainly wouldn't have got very far with by just viewing this version, as had no title cards, & presumed the audience must have all read the novel it is named after.

This is a shame as obviously money had been spent on this, with good acting, & having a quality director. Only worth watching for histroical purposes, & if you want a version of the story, the silent one When a Man Loves in 1927 is full of action & good, or there are later sound ones which I expect tell a good story.