The Phantom of Paris (1931)

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Country: USA
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Release: 1931-09-12
Director: John S. Robertson
Writers: Gaston Leroux , Edwin Justus Mayer , John Meehan
Language: English
Stars: John Gilbert , Leila Hyams , Lewis Stone (I) (1879–1953) , Jean Hersholt (1886–1956) , C. Aubrey Smith , Natalie Moorhead , Ian Keith , Alfred Hickman , Sidney Bracey , Tyrell Davis
Runtime: 74 min
Awards: N/A
AKA: The Phantom of Paris , Cheri-Bibi (United States of America) , Parispolisens överman (Sweden) , Il fantasma di Parigi (Italy) , Udbryderkongen (Denmark) , Der Magier von Paris (Austria) , Призрак Парижа , The Phantom of Paris (United Kingdom) , Páris fantomja (Hungary) , The Phantom of Paris (United States of America) , 巴里の魔人 (Japan) , O Fantasma de Paris (Brazil) , Der Spuk von Paris (Germany)
Plot: 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.
IMDB:tt0022264