bet,haunted house,silent film

Au secours ! (1924)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Abel Gance
  • Profile picture of Max Linder
    Max Max Linder
  • Profile picture of Gaston Modot
    Gaston Modot
  • Profile picture of Jean Toulout
    Comte de Mornay Jean Toulout
  • Profile picture of Gina Palerme
    Renée Gina Palerme

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Keywords

  • bet
  • haunted house
  • silent film