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Gaumont Thrillers

Club Gaumont Thrillers
Total Entries 12
Representative Irma Vep
The Gaumont Film Company, often shortened to Gaumont, is a French film studio headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Founded by the engineer-turned-inventor Léon Gaumont (1864–1946) in 1895, it is the oldest extant film company in the world. Among the most notable films produced by Gaumont are the serials Judex (1916) and Fantômas (1913). ~ Gaumont (company) – Wikipedia
Les Vampires (1915–16) | Louis Feuillade
Les Vampires (1915–16) | Louis Feuillade

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Fantômas

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Fantômas is a highly elusive criminal mastermind and one of the earliest costumed villains. He was tracked by his great nemesis, Inspector Juve, but each time Juve thought he had the crime master, Fantômas managed […]

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Fantômas is a highly elusive criminal mastermind and one of the earliest costumed villains. He was tracked by his great nemesis, Inspector Juve, but each time Juve thought he had the crime master, Fantômas managed […]

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Grey Lady

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The Grey Lady took an interest in Ultus the Avenger, when she learned that he was betrayed by Eugene Lester, the man who killed her father. The Grey Lady was the leader of a gang, […]

Entry Grey Lady
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The Grey Lady took an interest in Ultus the Avenger, when she learned that he was betrayed by Eugene Lester, the man who killed her father. The Grey Lady was the leader of a gang, […]

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Inspector Juve (Gaumont)

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An inspector in the Sûreté of Paris and the sworn archenemy of Fantômas, whom he pursues obsessively. The intelligent and stubborn Juve is completely devoted to capturing or killing Fantômas. Alias Inspector Juve Real Names/Alt […]

Entry Inspector Juve (Gaumont)
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An inspector in the Sûreté of Paris and the sworn archenemy of Fantômas, whom he pursues obsessively. The intelligent and stubborn Juve is completely devoted to capturing or killing Fantômas. Alias Inspector Juve Real Names/Alt […]

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Irma Vep

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Irma Vep was a leading agent and strategist of the mysterious gang that called themselves The Vampires. The Vampires were master thieves and assassins, skilled in fighting, infiltration and even hypnotism. They dressed in tight […]

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Irma Vep was a leading agent and strategist of the mysterious gang that called themselves The Vampires. The Vampires were master thieves and assassins, skilled in fighting, infiltration and even hypnotism. They dressed in tight […]

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Jérôme Fandor (Gaumont)

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A former victim of Fantômas, he was originally named Charles Rambert until Fantômas killed his parents and framed him for the crime. Juve, the only one to understand his unjust accusation, provides him with the […]

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A former victim of Fantômas, he was originally named Charles Rambert until Fantômas killed his parents and framed him for the crime. Juve, the only one to understand his unjust accusation, provides him with the […]

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Juan-José Moréno (Gaumont)

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Juan-José Moréno is head of a ring of crooks rival to the Vampires. Moréno possesses a hypnotic gaze that he uses to control people. Alias Moréno Real Names/Alt Names Juan-José Moréno Characteristics Villain, Criminal Mastermind, […]

Entry Juan-José Moréno (Gaumont)
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Juan-José Moréno is head of a ring of crooks rival to the Vampires. Moréno possesses a hypnotic gaze that he uses to control people. Alias Moréno Real Names/Alt Names Juan-José Moréno Characteristics Villain, Criminal Mastermind, […]

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Judex

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After his father was killed, Judex set out on a crusade against crime, assisted by his mother, his younger brother, circus folk and redeemed criminals. He was skilled in fighting, was a master of disguise […]

Entry Judex
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After his father was killed, Judex set out on a crusade against crime, assisted by his mother, his younger brother, circus folk and redeemed criminals. He was skilled in fighting, was a master of disguise […]

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Oscar-Cloud Mazamette (Gaumont)

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Oscar-Cloud Mazamette, Guérande’s friend and coworker, who is working undercover for the Vampires. Alias Mazamette Real Names/Alt Names Oscar-Cloud Mazamette Characteristics Hero, Sidekick, Film Characters, Gaumont Thrillers, Modernism Era, French Creators/Key Contributors Louis Feuillade First […]

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Oscar-Cloud Mazamette, Guérande’s friend and coworker, who is working undercover for the Vampires. Alias Mazamette Real Names/Alt Names Oscar-Cloud Mazamette Characteristics Hero, Sidekick, Film Characters, Gaumont Thrillers, Modernism Era, French Creators/Key Contributors Louis Feuillade First […]

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Philippe Guérande (Gaumont)

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Philippe Guérande, a crack newspaper writer, investigates the Vampires. He’s assisted by Oscar-Cloud Mazamette, Guérande’s friend and coworker, who is working undercover for the Vampires. Alias Philippe Guérande Real Names/Alt Names Philippe Guérande Characteristics Hero, […]

Entry Philippe Guérande (Gaumont)
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Philippe Guérande, a crack newspaper writer, investigates the Vampires. He’s assisted by Oscar-Cloud Mazamette, Guérande’s friend and coworker, who is working undercover for the Vampires. Alias Philippe Guérande Real Names/Alt Names Philippe Guérande Characteristics Hero, […]

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Satanas (Gaumont)

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The Grand Vampire. Master of Disguise. Has a home cannon. Employs a glove with a poisoned pin that paralyses its victim, as well as a top hat with a hidden bomb. Alias Satanas, Grand Master […]

Entry Satanas (Gaumont)
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The Grand Vampire. Master of Disguise. Has a home cannon. Employs a glove with a poisoned pin that paralyses its victim, as well as a top hat with a hidden bomb. Alias Satanas, Grand Master […]

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Ultus the Avenger

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Betrayed and left for dead in an Australian desert, Ultus returns 5 years later as “Ultus the Avenger” to exact revenge on his former partner Eugene Lester, who stole his diamonds. In a third series, […]

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Betrayed and left for dead in an Australian desert, Ultus returns 5 years later as “Ultus the Avenger” to exact revenge on his former partner Eugene Lester, who stole his diamonds. In a third series, […]

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Venomous (Gaumont)

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Venomous is the Third Grand Vampire, a genius chemist. In Episode 8 of Les Vampires, titled “The Thunder Master”, the Second Grand Vampire, Satanas, is arrested, and Venomous appoints himself the new chief. By Satanas’ […]

Entry Venomous (Gaumont)
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Venomous is the Third Grand Vampire, a genius chemist. In Episode 8 of Les Vampires, titled “The Thunder Master”, the Second Grand Vampire, Satanas, is arrested, and Venomous appoints himself the new chief. By Satanas’ […]