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The Phantom of Paris

The Phantom of Paris

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The Phantom of Paris

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

1931

1h 14m

6.0(8 votes)

Drama

Crime

Overview

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

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Chéri-Bibi

Leila Hyams

Leila Hyams

Cecile Bourrelier

Lewis Stone

Lewis Stone

Inspector Costaud

Natalie Moorhead

Natalie Moorhead

Vera Prokoff

Ian Keith

Ian Keith

Marquis Max Du Touchais

Jean Hersholt

Jean Hersholt

Herman

Alfred Hickman

Alfred Hickman

Dr. Gorin

Douglas Scott

Douglas Scott

Jacques Du Touchais

C. Aubrey Smith

C. Aubrey Smith

Bourrelier

Fletcher Norton

Fletcher Norton

Raoul the butler

Creative team

Directed by: John S. Robertson

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