Les Misérables - Part 1: Jean Valjean (1913)
The story begins with Jean Valjean as a humble worker endeavoring to provide for his invalid mother. They live in a squalid home, made more wretched by his inability to provide sufficient food. He goes out in search of work, but is unsuccessful. Finally, in desperation, he steals a loaf of bread regardless of consequences. He hastens home with it, pursued by a crowd, and gives it to his mother. Valjean is arrested for the theft and sentenced to five years at hard labor.
Director: Albert Capellani
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Henry Krauss as Jean Valjean |
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Henri Étiévant as Javert |
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Maria Ventura as Fantine Thénardier |
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Mistinguett as Éponine Thénardier |
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Maria Fromet as Cosette |
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Charlotte Barbier-Krauss as La supérieure du couvent |
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Jean Angelo as Enjolras |
| Directing | Albert Capellani | Director |
| Writing | Albert Capellani | Adaptation |
| Writing | Victor Hugo | Novel |
| Camera | Pierre Trimbach | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Louis Forestier | Director of Photography |
