The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris (1915)
Every second exciting — every second thrilling — every episode sensational
Paris is prey to an invisible terror against which the police can do nothing: a sinister organization that sows chaos and death. The intrepid journalist Philippe Guérande and his partner embark on a long crusade to put an end to the crimes of the Great Vampire and Irma Vep, his dangerous accomplice. (A ten episode movie serial.)
Director: Louis Feuillade
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 422 min
Release Date: November 13, 1915
Cast
- Jean Aymé - The Great Vampire
- Édouard Mathé - Philippe Guérande
- Marcel Lévesque - Mazamette
- Théodore Thalès - Examining Magistrate Hamel
- Rita Herlor - Mrs. Margaret Simpson
- Florense Simoni - Madame Guérande
- Stacia Napierkowska - Marfa Koutiloff - The Dancer
- Louis Leubas - Father Silence / Satanas
- Musidora - Irma Vep
- Fernand Herrmann - Juan José Moréno
Screenplay
- Louis Feuillade (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Georges Guérin, Manichoux
Production: Gaumont
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Keywords
paris, france, secret organization, gang, silent film, newspaper reporter, movie serial, crime syndicate, chateau
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris about?
- Paris is prey to an invisible terror against which the police can do nothing: a sinister organization that sows chaos and death. The intrepid journalist Philippe Guérande and his partner embark on a long crusade to put an end to the crimes of the Great Vampire and Irma Vep, his dangerous accomplice. (A ten episode movie serial.)
- Who directed The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris?
- The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris was directed by Louis Feuillade.
- Who stars in The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris?
- The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris stars Jean Aymé, Édouard Mathé, Marcel Lévesque, Théodore Thalès, Rita Herlor, Florense Simoni.
- How long is The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris?
- The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris has a runtime of 7h 2m (422 minutes).
- What genre is The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris?
- The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris produced?
- The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris was produced in France.