The Vampires or, The Arch Criminals of Paris

Every second exciting — every second thrilling — every episode sensational

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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.)

Released: Nov 13, 1915

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Jean Aymé

The Great Vampire

Édouard Mathé

Philippe Guérande

Marcel Lévesque

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