813


1920

Film Details

Release Date
Nov 14, 1920
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Christie Film Co.
Distribution Company
Robertson-Cole Distributing Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the collection of stories 813 by Maurice Leblanc (Paris, Part I, 1910; Part II, 1917).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
6 reels

Synopsis

Robert Castleback is in possession of secret papers which could bring a certain prince to power under conditions which would make Castleback a ruling force in Europe. Master crook Arsene Lupin becomes aware of Castleback's bid for power and, in the interests of France, begins a search for the plans. At the same time, German agents are looking for the same papers. When Castleback is found murdered in his apartments with Lupin's visiting card pinned to his breast, suspicion points to the master crook. Following Castleback's murder, his secretary and a hotel porter are found dead. By mysterious messages, Lupin informs the public that he is innocent of the crimes, although the authorities believe him to be guilty. Lupin thereupon sets out to solve the mystery himself. By impersonating an officer of the law and dodging his enemies successfully, he aids the police in catching the real criminal and, after making his identity known, escapes the net thrown out for him.

Film Details

Release Date
Nov 14, 1920
Premiere Information
not available
Production Company
Christie Film Co.
Distribution Company
Robertson-Cole Distributing Corp.
Country
United States
Screenplay Information
Based on the collection of stories 813 by Maurice Leblanc (Paris, Part I, 1910; Part II, 1917).

Technical Specs

Sound
Silent
Color
Black and White
Film Length
6 reels

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Notes

For source information on the first Arsene Lupin story for the 1917 Vitagraph film Arsene Lupin. For information on other films based on the Arsene Lupin character, see listing above for Arsene Lupin.