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A parole violator in early 19th Century France is relentlessly pursued and persecuted by an obsessive policeman.A parole violator in early 19th Century France is relentlessly pursued and persecuted by an obsessive policeman.A parole violator in early 19th Century France is relentlessly pursued and persecuted by an obsessive policeman.
Robert Adler
- Valjean's Coachman
- (uncredited)
Leon Alton
- Courtroom Spectator
- (uncredited)
Merry Anders
- Cicely
- (uncredited)
Roger Anderson
- Revolutionary
- (uncredited)
Charlotte Austin
- Student
- (uncredited)
Frank Baker
- Judge
- (uncredited)
George Barrows
- Gendarme
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaElsa Lanchester,who plays Madame Magloire, was married toCharles Laughton,the Etienne Javert of the 1935 version ofLes Misérables (1935).
- GoofsAs part of his prison sentence, Jean Valjean and his fellow convicts are used as galley rowers aboard a ship. France discontinued this practice in 1748, more than half a century before this story takes place. The use of the term "galley" as slang for prison continued in France, hence its use in the original novel upon which this film is based, which may have led to confusion among English speakers when adapting the story.
- Quotes
Etienne Javert:I pride myself on being a good officer.
Jean Valjean:That's very good. Only I'm afraid you'll get little practice here, Inspector Javert. We're a quiet town.
Etienne Javert:I have heard this, yet there is crime everywhere, monsieur.
Jean Valjean:And filth also if one looks hard enough.
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Once you have seen the Black and White film "Les Miserables" with Michael Rennie as Jean Valjean and Robert Newton as Etienne Javert all others fall short by comparison. It's true, there are several versions, both American and French, but each lack the total depth of the 1952 film. Some are too long, (the French Version is three hours) some are mismatched actors, like the one with Anthony Perkins and Ian Holm, and some have forgotten the spirit of the book itself. This particular version which includes actor Edmund Gwenn is, in my opinion superb! This film encompasses the essence of Victor Hugos book. Like a fine wine which has aged well, this vintage is a true masterpiece. Enjoy. ****
- thinker1691
- Oct 26, 2004
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- Jean Valjean
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- Gross worldwide
- $296,662
- Runtime1hour45minutes
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- 1.37: 1
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