Drama ·Crime · United States of America · 1931 · 1h 14m

The Phantom of Paris

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Director
John S. Robertson
Cast
John Gilbert as Chéri-Bibi Leila Hyams as Cecile Bourrelier Lewis Stone as Inspector Costaud Natalie Moorhead as Vera Prokoff Ian Keith as Marquis Max Du Touchais Jean Hersholt as Herman
Crew
Gaston Leroux — Novel
Tagline

For money one man would murder, for love another would risk his life.

Synopsis

Chéri-Bibi is a world class escape artist, but he cannot escape the false murder charge that is placed on him.

Mood & Themes
wheelchairprison escapemurderfugitivelast will and testamentpolice detectiveescape artistpresumed deadimpersonationwrongful arrestmarquissecret hideout
Key Collaborators
John S. Robertson Director Gaston Leroux Novel
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