Les Miserables, 1935 (Grade B+)

Director: Richard Boleslawski
Awards: none that we know of
Cast: Frederick March, Charles Laughton, John Carradine; Cedric Hardwicke; Rochelle Hudson, John Beal, Francis Drake, Ferdinand Gottschalk

sez says: this was a surprise, I didn't expect it to be as good as it is.  I do not know how well it follows Hugo's story (and I suspect it does not follow it well because it is 1) a movie and 2) it was approved by the Film Codes which tended to tear down any good story).  But, here are messages delivered via the film: 1) following the letter of the law will lead to unjust outcomes.  2) Life is given to us NOT to take for ourselves, but so we can give to others, trust in that and all will be well. 3) you will be tempted by selfish concerns but stay the course and even your most pugnacious adversary will succumb.  Done in black and white and well acted this is an enjoyable old film.  (Grade B+)