The Clutching Foot (1916)
Original title: Le Pied qui étreint
The famous scientific detective Justin Crécelle and his faithful assistant Walter Jymson seek to halt the deeds of the "Clutching Foot" gang, who attempt to kidnap Hélène, the fiancée of Justin, in both possible and ridiculous ways. The film is a spoof of the Les Vampires serials, with Musidora appearing in one episode in costume.
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Genre affinityComedy · MysteryNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityComedyDirector preference304726Actor preference308529 · 295185 · 295194Country preferenceFr
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What is The Clutching Foot about?
The famous scientific detective Justin Crécelle and his faithful assistant Walter Jymson seek to halt the deeds of the "Clutching Foot" gang, who attempt to kidnap Hélène, the fiancée of Justin, in both possible and ridiculous ways. The film is a spoof of the Les Vampires serials, with Musidora appearing in one episode in costume.
How long is The Clutching Foot?
The Clutching Foot has a runtime of 92 minutes.