The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris

(1915)Directed by Louis Feuillade422 minDrama, Thriller
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.)

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 Napierkowskaas Marfa Koutiloff - The Dancer
Louis Leubasas Father Silence / Satanas
Musidoraas Irma Vep
Fernand Herrmannas Juan José Moréno
Paula Maxaas Hypnotized Woman / Fleur-de-Lys
Émile Keppensas George Baldwin
Breonas Satanas' Secretary
Gaston Michelas Old Butler
René Poyenas Eustache Mazamette
Frédéric Morissas Vénénos
Jeanne Marie-Laurentas Madame Brémontier
Louise Lagrangeas Jeanne Guérande
Suzanne Le Bretas Irma Vep's Maid
Germaine Roueras Augustine
Farabonias Male Dancer
Georgette Farabonias Female Dancer