Summary: In early 19th century France the paroled prisoner Jean Valjean seeks redemption, regains his social standing, and rises to the rank of mayor. He encounters a beautiful but desperately ill woman named Fantine and cares for her daughter, Cosette, after her death. All the while he is obsessively pursued by the policeman Javert, who vows to make him pay for the crimes of his past.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios 2013
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1 available in Musicals DVDs, Call number: DVD + BLU-RAY MUSICALS MISSummary: A musical set in Paris in which a girl trained as a high society courtesan falls in love with a rich and handsome boulevardier.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Turner Entertainment/Warner Home Video 2000
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1 available in Video Discs, Call number: DVD Classic GigiCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Musicals DVDs, Call number: DVD MUSICALS GIGSummary: Jean Valjean is paroled after serving 19 years in prison for stealing some bread. He tries to steal silverware from a missionary, but is set straight by a bishop. Nine years later, Valjean is now a wealthy industrialist and mayor. He eventually befriends Fantine, a single mother turned prostitute and risks all when he helps her after she's nearly arrested by police officer Javert. Javert was a...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Universal Studios Home Entertainment 2013