The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris
Nov 13 1915
•7h 2m
•Drama, Thriller
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.)
Cast
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Jean Aymé
The Great Vampire
Édouard Mathé
Philippe Guérande
Marcel Lévesque
Mazamette
Théodore Thalès
Examining Magistrate Hamel
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