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Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: It isn't a bad example of the Hollywood prestige picture -- there is, at least, some liveliness in the performances. Read more
Emanuel Levy, Variety: Nominated for the Best Picture oscar, Boleslawki's adpaptation of the Victor Hugo famous novel is lavishly mounted and well acted by Fredric March and Charles Laughton Read more
Otis Ferguson, The New Republic: Charles Laughton in the part of Javert gave it as much character merely because the character as written was eminent, giving a balance to the whole story. Read more