The Phantom of Paris
For money one man would murder, for love another would risk his life.
NR 1931 · 74 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Crime
Chéri-Bibi is a world class escape artist, but he cannot escape the false murder charge that is placed on him.
Directed by John S. Robertson
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John Gilbert Chéri-Bibi -
Leila Hyams Cecile Bourrelier -
Lewis Stone Inspector Costaud -
Natalie Moorhead Vera Prokoff -
Ian Keith Marquis Max Du Touchais -
Jean Hersholt Herman -
Alfred Hickman Dr. Gorin -
Douglas Scott Jacques Du Touchais -
C. Aubrey Smith Bourrelier -
Fletcher Norton Raoul the butler -
Tyrell Davis Cigarette Case Party Dandy -
Lloyd Ingraham Prison Warden
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