Judex (1916 film)

Judex is the title of a 1916 silent French film serial concerning the adventures of Judex, who is a pulp hero, similar to The Shadow, created by Louis Feuillade and Arthur Bernde.

Judex anticipated later pulp heroes and superheroes in many respects he was a masterful fighter, an expert at disguise, and boasted a secret headquarters in the subterranean passages beneath a ruined castle which was lavishly outfitted with hightech gadgets. His secret identity Judex Latin for judge was the nomdeguerre he adopted in his quest for revenge.The story is complex and is told inchapters. The basic plot involves a corrupt banker named Favraux, who is the target of Judexs revenge. Complicating matters is Favrauxs 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. ........

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