Parisian Nights is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Alfred Santell and featuring Boris Karloff.[1]

Parisian Nights
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Directed byAlfred Santell
Written byDoty Hobart
Fred Myton
Story byEmil Forst
StarringElaine Hammerstein
Gaston Glass
CinematographyErnest Haller
Music byDavid Arkenstone
Production
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Gothic Pictures
Distributed byFilm Booking Offices of America
Release date
  • June 1, 1925 (1925-06-01)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)

Plot

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As described in a film magazine review,[2] Adela, a wealthy sculptress, finds in Jean, a leader of a Parisian Apaches, the model for which she has been looking when he comes to rob her house. He poses for her and incurs the jealousy of Marie, his underworld sweetheart. A rival faction of the Apaches kills Jacques, Jean’s friend, and a terrific battle between the two factions ensues, in which Marie is killed. Adele finds happiness with Jean, who promises to reform.

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Preservation

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A print of Parisian Nights exists at the Cinematheque Royale de Belgique.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Progressive Silent Film List: Parisian Nights". silentera.com. Retrieved April 12, 2008.
  2. ^ "New Pictures: Parisian Nights", Exhibitors Herald, 20 (13): 53, March 21, 1925, retrieved December 19, 2021
  3. ^ "Parisian Nights". Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Database. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
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