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The Phantom of Paris (1931)

74 min  -  Drama | Mystery  -   12 September 1931 (USA)
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Bibi is a world class escape artist, but he cannot escape the false murder charge that is placed on him... See full summary »

Writers:

Gaston Leroux (novel), Bess Meredyth (continuity), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
John Gilbert ...
Chéri-Bibi
Leila Hyams ...
Cecile
Lewis Stone Lewis Stone ...
Costaud
Jean Hersholt Jean Hersholt ...
Herman
C. Aubrey Smith ...
Bourrelier
Natalie Moorhead Natalie Moorhead ...
Vera
Ian Keith Ian Keith ...
Marquis Du Touchais
Alfred Hickman Alfred Hickman ...
Dr. Gorin
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Storyline

Bibi is a world class escape artist, but he cannot escape the false murder charge that is placed on him. Max has killed Bourrelier before he was removed from the will so that he will be rich when he marries Cecile. Together with Vera, they put the blame on Bibi, who is a romantic rival to Max, and he is sentenced to death. But Bibi escapes before his execution and hides in Herman's secret cellar. When he learns that Max is dying, Bibi goes to his house for his confession, but Max dies before it is told to anyone else. So Bibi, has just one chance, and he goes to Dr. Gorin who will make him look like Max so that he can clear his name and put the blame where it belongs - on Max, even in death. Written by Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com>  

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Will | Murder | Influenza | Wheelchair | Theatre  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Der Magier von Paris See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Although the onscreen source listed is "Chéri-Bibi," its exact published title was "Chéri-Bibi et Cécily." See more »

Connections

Alternate language version of Cheri-Bibi (1931) See more »