The original gentleman thief dials 813 for chaos in this lost 1920 caper.
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.
Acting
Wedgwood Nowell's smug grin carries entire title cards.
Production
Surviving fragments show ambitious 1920 set design.
Director
Scott Sidney
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Most of this film is lost; surviving fragments run roughly 26 minutes. What exists feels like a fever dream of intertitles.
Arsène Lupin predates Sherlock Holmes in French popular culture—this was Hollywood's first attempt to import that swagger.
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