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The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris

The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris

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Overview

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.)

Directed by Louis Feuillade
Written by Louis Feuillade
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Top Cast

Jean Aymé

Jean Aymé

The Great Vampire

Édouard Mathé

Édouard Mathé

Philippe Guérande

Marcel Lévesque

Marcel Lévesque

Mazamette

Théodore Thalès

Théodore Thalès

Examining Magistrate Hamel

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Rita Herlor

Mrs. Margaret Simpson

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Florense Simoni

Madame Guérande

Stacia Napierkowska

Stacia Napierkowska

Marfa Koutiloff - The Dancer

Louis Leubas

Louis Leubas

Father Silence / Satanas

Musidora

Musidora

Irma Vep

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Fernand Herrmann

Juan José Moréno

Themes & Keywords

paris, francesecret organizationgangsilent filmnewspaper reportermovie serialcrime syndicatechateau

About The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris

The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris is a drama, thriller film released in 1915 exploring themes of paris, france, secret organization, gang, silent film, newspaper reporter, movie serial. Directed by Louis Feuillade, it stars Jean Aymé, Édouard Mathé, Marcel Lévesque. 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.)

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