Released:
1912-09-20

Overview:
Seventeen-year-old Des Grieux, studying philosophy at Amiens, comes from a noble and landed family, but forfeits his hereditary wealth and incurs the disappointment of his father by running away with Manon on her way to a convent. In Paris, the young lovers enjoy a blissful cohabitation, while Des Grieux struggles to satisfy Manon's taste for luxury. He acquires money by borrowing from his unwaveringly loyal friend Tiberge and by cheating gamblers.

Director:
Albert Capellani

Runtime:
0h 37min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Léon Bernard
• 
  Émile Matrat
• 
  Jeanne Bérangère