Les Misérables - Part 1: Jean Valjean
Les misérables - Époque 1: Jean Valjean
Les Misérables - Part 1: Jean Valjean On Soap2Day. 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.
- Genre: History
- Country: France
- Director: Albert Capellani
- Cast: Henry Krauss, Henri Étiévant, Maria Ventura, Mistinguett, Maria Fromet, Charlotte Barbier-Krauss, Jean Angelo,