Les Misérables (1935)
The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !
108 min
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.
- Release date
- April 3, 1935
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Fredric March as Jean Valjean
- Fredric March as Champmathieu
- Charles Laughton as Inspector Emile Javert
- Cedric Hardwicke as Bishop Bienvenue
- Rochelle Hudson as Cosette
- Frances Drake as Eponine
- John Beal as Marius
- Florence Eldridge as Fantine
- Jessie Ralph as Madame Magloire
- Mary Forbes as Mlle. Baptiseme
- Florence Roberts as Toussaint
Crew
- Richard Boleslawski · Director
- Victor Hugo · Writer
- W.P. Lipscomb · Writer
- Darryl F. Zanuck · Producer
- Gregg Toland · Cinematographer
- Barbara McLean · Editor