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Judex

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Judex is a French silent crime serial directed by Louis Feuillade and written with Arthur Bernede. Released in 1917, it follows a mysterious black-clad avenger who targets the corrupt banker Favraux while becoming entangled with Favraux's daughter and the criminal adventuress Diana Monti. Combining disguises, secret passages, kidnappings, and serialized cliffhangers, the production helped shape the screen image of the masked vigilante before later comic-book superheroes.

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Who created the 1917 French serial Judex?

Judex was created by director Louis Feuillade and writer Arthur Bernede, and was released in 1917 as a French film serial. Feuillade was already famous for his earlier serials Fantômas and Les Vampires when he created Judex.

What is the plot of Judex?

Judex follows a mysterious masked avenger who seeks revenge against a corrupt banker named Favraux while simultaneously protecting the banker's innocent daughter. The story blends elements of crime thriller and melodrama across its serialized chapters.

How does Judex relate to later pulp superheroes?

Judex's masked vigilante character, with his secret identity and cape-like costume, is considered a precursor to later pulp heroes and costumed adventurers. The character predates characters like The Shadow and influenced the archetype of the masked avenger in popular fiction.

How many episodes or chapters does the Judex serial contain?

The original 1917 Judex serial consists of twelve episodes across five chapters, running several hours in total. A remake directed by Georges Franju was later produced in 1963, bringing the character to a new generation of filmgoers.

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