What is Les Misérables?
Les Misérables is a film first released in 1925. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1925
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 359 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 24, 1925
- Studios
- Société des Cinéromans
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Les Misérables is a film first released in 1925. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Société des Cinéromans. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A desperate ex-con chased across revolutionary France in a silent epic.”
- Impressive silent-era cinematography
- Faithful to Victor Hugo's novel
- Rich period atmosphere
- Nearly six-hour runtime can be demanding
- Silent format may feel dated to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic silent dramas and historical literary adaptations.
The film portrays intense moral conflict and 19th‑century revolutionary turmoil, suited for mature audiences.
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When was Les Misérables (1925) first released?
It premiered in France on 24 November 1925.
Who directed the 1925 silent film?
The film was directed by Henri Fescourt.
What is the source material for the film?
It is based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel Les Misérables.
What genre best describes the film?
It is a silent drama with crime elements, set in historical France.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 5 hours and 59 minutes.