Judex

Judex is the title of a 1916 silent French film serial concerning the adventures of Judex, who is a pulp hero predating The Shadow, created by Louis Feuillade and Arthur Bernède. Plot The story is complex and is told in 12 chapters. The basic plot involves a corrupt banker named Favraux, who is the target of Judex's revenge. It is eventually revealed that Judex's real identity is Jacques de Trémeuse, a man trying to avenge his family ruined by Favraux. Complicating matters is Favraux's beautiful and innocent daughter Jacqueline, with whom the avenger has fallen in love. A final element comes in the form of Diana Monti and her criminal gang who are working at cross purposes with Judex. Cast René Cresté - Jacques de Tremeuse a.k.a. Judex Musidora - Diana Monti aka Marie Verdier René Poyen - Le môme Réglisse Édouard Mathé - Roger de Tremeuse Gaston Michel - Pierre Kerjean Yvonne Dario - Comtesse de Tremeuse Yvette Andréyor - Jacqueline Aubry Juliette Clarens - Gisèle Jean Devalde - Robert Moralés Georges Flateau - Vicomte de la Rochefontaine Louis Leubas - Le banquier Favraux Marcel Lévesque - Cocantin Olinda Mano - Le petit Jean Production