Chantecoq

Melodramatic war drama based on a novel by M.A. Bernière, directed by M. Pouctal, conceived as popular propaganda. When it turns out that plant director M. Dalibert has suddenly disappeared, Chantecoq is charged with the investigation. Through creative means he succeeds to unravel the case, involving two German spies looking for a secret recipe for a new French weapon of war.

Director

Henri Pouctal

Screenplay

Pierre Decourcelle

Novela

Arthur Bernède

Status

Released

Release date

21/11/1916

Original language

French