Belphégor (1927)
Belphégor deals with a series of mysterious appearances by a masked-and-robed figure in the Louvre; a security guard is murdered, and a later police trap is foiled when the phantom—“Belphégor” (the name of a legendary demon)—uses knock-out gas. Journalist Jacques Bellegarde of “Le Petit Parisien” (the real-life newspaper which published the original story in serial installments), investigates, and eventually discovers famous detective Chantecoq and his vivacious daughter Colette are also on the case.
Director: Henri Desfontaines
Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Crime, Horror
Runtime: 293 min
Release Date: January 1, 1927
Cast
- René Navarre - Chantecoq
- Elmire Vautier - Simone Desroches
- Lucien Dalsace - Jacques Bellegarde
- Michèle Verly - Colette Barjac
- Jeanne Brindeau - Elsa Bergen
- Alice Tissot - Baronne Papillon
- Georges Paulais - Ménardier
- Genica Missirio - Maurice de Thouars
- Albert Mayer
- Anna Lefeuvrier
Screenplay
- Arthur Bernède (Novel)
Cinematography: André-Wladimir Reybas, Robert Lefebvre
Production: Société des Cinéromans
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Henri Desfontaines
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Belphégor about?
- Belphégor deals with a series of mysterious appearances by a masked-and-robed figure in the Louvre; a security guard is murdered, and a later police trap is foiled when the phantom—“Belphégor” (the name of a legendary demon)—uses knock-out gas. Journalist Jacques Bellegarde of “Le Petit Parisien” (the real-life newspaper which published the original story in serial installments), investigates, and eventually discovers famous detective Chantecoq and his vivacious daughter Colette are also on the case.
- Who directed Belphégor?
- Belphégor was directed by Henri Desfontaines.
- Who stars in Belphégor?
- Belphégor stars René Navarre, Elmire Vautier, Lucien Dalsace, Michèle Verly, Jeanne Brindeau, Alice Tissot.
- How long is Belphégor?
- Belphégor has a runtime of 4h 53m (293 minutes).
- What genre is Belphégor?
- Belphégor is a Adventure, Mystery, Crime, Horror film.
- Where was Belphégor produced?
- Belphégor was produced in France.