Judex (1916)

Director:

Louis Feuillade

Writers:

Arthur Bernède, Louis Feuillade

Stars:

René Cresté, Musidora, René Poyen

Cast

Credited cast:
René Cresté	...	Jacques de Tremeuse aka Judex
Musidora	...	Diana Monti aka Marie Verdier
René Poyen	...	Le môme Réglisse
Édouard Mathé	...	Roger de Tremeuse
Gaston Michel	...	Pierre Kerjean
Yvonne Dario	...	Comtesse de Tremeuse
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Yvette Andréyor	...	Jacqueline Aubry
Juliette Clarens	...	Gisèle
Jean Devalde	...	Robert Moralés
Georges Flateau	...	Vicomte de la Rochefontaine
Louis Leubas	...	Le banquier Favraux
Marcel Lévesque	...	Cocantin
Olinda Mano	...	Le petit Jean

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

master of disguise | headquarters | crime fighter | serial | secret identity | 

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Genres:

Adventure

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Details

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

19 January 1917 (France)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Société des Etablissements L. Gaumont

Technical Specs

Runtime:

300 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The story was published in Le Petit Parisien to coincide with the weekly release of each chapter.

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Connections

Followed by The New Mission of Judex (1917)

User Reviews

Musidora superb, but Judex has many flaws

I recently saw Judex on television, and again I was impressed by the actress, Musidora, who had captured my attention as Irma Vep in Les Vampires. I found her villainess far more watchable than the anemic heroine chosen for the arrogant, vaguely ridiculous hero Judex. Musidora showed a naturalness and grace reminiscent of Rudolph Valentino at his best! The others were often over-emoting to the nth degree.

I also never understood why they had an obvious little girl in the role of the heroine's son,Jean. Little Olinda(Jean) really had a crush on the male child playing the Licorice Kid! The actor playing Judex's brother Roger was handsome and I think a beter silent actor than the man playing the lead. I found myself rooting for Diana Monti(aka Musidora) to eliminate the hero, and that is a sad commentary on the film in general! This film was supposedly to be light-hearted, but I found the storyline silly and often mawkish. Still, Musidora kept me watching despite the numerous flaws, and for her alone I recommend viewing this film!