The Oubliette (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1914, The Oubliette is a drama and history film directed by Charles Giblyn, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Oubliette stars Murdock MacQuarrie as François Villon, Pauline Bush as Philippa de Annonay, Lon Chaney as Chevalier Bertrand de la Payne and Doc Crane as King Louis XI, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Oubliette has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Oubliette page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Oubliette tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Oubliette (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Oubliette change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Oubliette worth watching?
- The Oubliette holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Oubliette?
- The Oubliette stars Murdock MacQuarrie, Pauline Bush, Lon Chaney, Doc Crane and Chester Withey.
- When was The Oubliette released?
- The Oubliette was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.