The Clutching Foot

The Clutching Foot

92 mins | Comedy, Mystery | Jan. 1, 1916

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.

The Clutching Foot

92 mins | Comedy, Mystery | Jan. 1, 1916

The Clutching Foot
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.
Producers Gaumont
Original title Le Pied qui étreint
Directors Jacques Feyder
Writers