Les Misérables

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

1935 1h 48m EN

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7.1

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★7.1TMDB · 59

DramaHistoryRomance

Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Fredric March
Jean Valjean / Champmathieu
Charles Laughton
Inspector Emile Javert
Cedric Hardwicke
Bishop Bienvenue (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Rochelle Hudson
Cosette
Florence Eldridge
Fantine
Frances Drake
Eponine
John Beal
Marius
Jessie Ralph
Madame Magloire

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Richard Boleslawski
Writers: W.P. Lipscomb
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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91 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Richard Boleslawski, shot by Gregg Toland. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alfred Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Barbara McLean shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Fredric March and Charles Laughton and Cedric Hardwicke carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0026725 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 59 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Richard Boleslawski directs. Gregg Toland behind the camera. Alfred Newman scores. Barbara McLean cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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191 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Richard Boleslawski, shot by Gregg Toland. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Alfred Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Barbara McLean shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Fredric March and Charles Laughton and Cedric Hardwicke carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The immortal classic that shook a nation… is now a glorious picture !".
7IMDB entry: tt0026725 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 59 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 40 themes, including "rebellion", "prisoner", "paris, france", "based on novel or book".