Au secours ! (1924)
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
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: June 17, 1924
Cast
- Max Linder - Max
- Gaston Modot
- Jean Toulout - Comte de Mornay
- Gina Palerme - Renée
Screenplay
Cinematography: Georges Specht, André-Wladimir Reybas
Production: Unione Cinematografica Italiana, Films Abel Gance
Country: France
Language: No Language
Original Language: fr
Themes
Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror
Keywords
bet, haunted house, silent film
More Films by Director: Abel Gance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Au secours ! about?
- 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.
- Who directed Au secours !?
- Au secours ! was directed by Abel Gance.
- Who stars in Au secours !?
- Au secours ! stars Max Linder, Gaston Modot, Jean Toulout, Gina Palerme.
- How long is Au secours !?
- Au secours ! has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Au secours !?
- Au secours ! is a Comedy, Horror film.
- Where was Au secours ! produced?
- Au secours ! was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Au secours !?
- The themes of Au secours ! include: Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror.