A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
June 17, 1924
Original Title:
Au Secours!
Alternate Titles:
El castillo de los fantasmas
Help!
Max nel castello degli spettri
Segítség! Segítség!
The Haunted House
Trợ Giúp!
Ó da Guarda!…
Genres:
Comedy | Horror
Production Companies:
Films Abel Gance
Unione Cinematografica Italiana
Production Countries:
France
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 19
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.
Director:
Abel Gance
Director of Photography:
Georges Specht
André-Wladimir Reybas
Émile Pierre
Producer:
Abel Gance
Writer:
Max Linder
Abel Gance
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