Les Misérables (1935)

7.1/10 108 min Drama History Romance

Overview

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.

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

Mary Forbes

Mlle. Baptiseme

Florence Roberts

Toussaint

Ferdinand Gottschalk

Thenardier

Marilyn Knowlden

Little Cosette (as Marilynne Knowlden)

John Bleifer

Chenildieu

Eily Malyon

Mother Superior

John Carradine

Enjolras

Bess Flowers

Trial Spectator (uncredited)

Robert Greig

Prison Governor at Jean's Release (uncredited)

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