The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris

Name: The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1915
Duration: 422 min

Les Vampires

French • 1915 • 7h 2m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Louis Feuillade

Drama Thriller

Synopsis

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.)

Credits

Crew

DirectorLouis Feuillade

WriterLouis Feuillade

CinematographerGeorges Guérin, Manichoux

Cast

Jean Ayméas The Great Vampire

Édouard Mathéas Philippe Guérande

Marcel Lévesqueas Mazamette

Théodore Thalèsas Examining Magistrate Hamel

Rita Herloras Mrs. Margaret Simpson

Florense Simonias Madame Guérande

Stacia Napierkowska