The Oubliette (1914)

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Francois Villon, vagabond, poet and philosopher, and his friend Colin, leave the vagabond camp and start for Paris. En route to that city, Villon's heart is touched at sight of the eviction of an elderly couple from their poor home. Whereupon he empties his own and Colin's purse, pays the Beadle, and then resume their journey. Overcome with the pangs of hunger, they "lift " the purses of a couple of corpulent monks. For this breach of law both Villon and Colin are arrested and thrown into prison. This film and By the Sun's Rays are two of Chaney's earliest surviving films.

Director: Charles Giblyn
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 29 min
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Production: Bison Motion Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Oubliette about?
Francois Villon, vagabond, poet and philosopher, and his friend Colin, leave the vagabond camp and start for Paris. En route to that city, Villon's heart is touched at sight of the eviction of an elderly couple from their poor home. Whereupon he empties his own and Colin's purse, pays the Beadle, and then resume their journey. Overcome with the pangs of hunger, they "lift " the purses of a couple of corpulent monks. For this breach of law both Villon and Colin are arrested and thrown into prison. This film and By the Sun's Rays are two of Chaney's earliest surviving films.
Who directed The Oubliette?
The Oubliette was directed by Charles Giblyn.
Who stars in The Oubliette?
The Oubliette stars Murdock MacQuarrie, Pauline Bush, Lon Chaney, Doc Crane, Chester Withey, Millard K. Wilson.
How long is The Oubliette?
The Oubliette has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
What genre is The Oubliette?
The Oubliette is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Oubliette produced?
The Oubliette was produced in United States of America.