The Oubliette
Originally released in 1914. The Oubliette is a drama/history film. directed by Charles Giblyn. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Murdock MacQuarrie, Pauline Bush, and Lon Chaney
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1914
111 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bison Motion Pictures
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 e...
Who directed The Oubliette?
The Oubliette was directed by Charles Giblyn.
How long is The Oubliette?
The Oubliette has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was The Oubliette released?
The Oubliette was released on August 14, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Oubliette?
The main cast of The Oubliette includes Murdock MacQuarrie, Pauline Bush, Lon Chaney, Doc Crane, Chester Withey.