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.

• 20th Century Pictures
• Fredric March
• Charles Laughton
• Cedric Hardwicke
• Rochelle Hudson
• Florence Eldridge
• Frances Drake
• John Beal
• Jessie Ralph