Au Secours! (1924)
Overview
Max accepts a wager that he cannot remain in a haunted castle for one hour (11 PM to midnight) without crying for help. As soon as he arrives he encounters strange and nightmarish visions, but he is nevertheless on the verge of winning the bet when a phone-call brings startling news.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 0.967 |
Directed By
Abel Gance
Crew
Abel Gance
Georges Specht
André-Wladimir Reybas
Émile Pierre
Max Linder
Abel Gance
Abel Gance
TOP CAST
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