The Bishop's Candlesticks
ShortDrama
Very early sound version of a one-act play based on the "Bishop" sequence in Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables". The first filming of any portion of "Les Miserables" with sound.
Director
George Abbott
Writers
Victor Hugo, Norman McKinnel
Stars
Walter Huston, Charles S. Abbe, Josephine Hull
Release Date
February 23, 1929
Language
English
Country
United States
🎭 Top Cast
Walter Huston
as The Convict (Jean Valjean)
👤
Charles S. Abbe
as The Bishop
Josephine Hull
as Persome
👤
Duncan Penwarden
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.20 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Production
Paramount Pictures
🏷️ Keywords
based on novel
🎯 Categories
DramaShort
💡 Did You Know?
Filmed in late 1928.
📖 Synopsis
Very early sound version of a one-act play based on the "Bishop" sequence in Victor Hugo's "Les Miserables". The first filming of any portion of "Les Miserables" with sound.