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Les Misérables 1917 Directed by Frank Lloyd

"Dante Made a Hell with Poetry "I Have Tried to Make One with Reality" said Victor Hugo of his life's work

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language No Language
Gnere Drama
Production Company Fox Film Corporation
Release Date 3 December 1917
90 mins
Cast
William Farnum Jean Valjean
George Moss The Bishop
Gretchen Hartman Fantine (as Sonia Markova)
Kittens Reichert Cosette at 8
Jewel Carmen Cosette at age 18
Edward Elkas Thenardier
Mina Ross Mme. Thenardier
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