The Adventures of Arsène Lupin (1923)
A rare early work by Kenji Mizoguchi, this 1923 Japanese silent film is now considered lost to history.
The Adventures of Arsène Lupin - Movie Information
- Original Title: 813
- Release Year: 1923
- Directed by: Kenji Mizoguchi
- Type: Movie
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: No Language
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 31, 1923 (Japan)
- Alternative Titles: Hachi ichi san (JP), Hachi ichi san (US), 813, 813, une aventure d'Arsène Lupin (FR), Las aventuras de Arsenio Lupin (ES)
- Production Companies: Nikkatsu Corporation
- Production Countries: Japan
The Adventures of Arsène Lupin - Plot
One of Mizoguchi's first films, considered lost.
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The Adventures of Arsène Lupin - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Kenji Mizoguchi
Main Cast
- Kōmei Minami
- Hiroki Hoshino
- Mariko Aoyama
- Hosaku Yoshida
- Kaoru Wakabayashi
- Masujirô Takagi
- Kyoko Mizuki
- Tsuruko Segawa
- Kayoko Natsume
- Kunijirô Fujiwara
Writers
- Kenji Mizoguchi
The Adventures of Arsène Lupin - FAQs
Is The Adventures of Arsène Lupin a lost film?
Yes, The Adventures of Arsène Lupin (1923) is considered a lost film. No known surviving print has been located, making it one of many early Japanese silent films that were destroyed or simply never preserved after their original theatrical run.
What is The Adventures of Arsène Lupin about?
The film is a Japanese silent adaptation inspired by the famous fictional gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. It features a private detective, a jeweler, and a cast of mysterious characters entangled in intrigue. As a lost film, detailed plot information is extremely limited and largely unavailable to modern audiences.
Who directed The Adventures of Arsène Lupin?
The Adventures of Arsène Lupin was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, who would go on to become one of Japan's most celebrated filmmakers. This 1923 production was among his earliest directorial works, made during the formative years of his long and distinguished career.
Where can you watch The Adventures of Arsène Lupin?
Because The Adventures of Arsène Lupin (1923) is considered a lost film, it is not available on any streaming platform. You can check JustWatch for any updated availability, though no known surviving print of this early Mizoguchi silent film has been located to date.
Who are the main actors in The Adventures of Arsène Lupin?
The cast includes Kōmei Minami as detective Akira Naruse, Hiroki Hoshino as jeweler Taisuke Kurosu, Mariko Aoyama as Ayako, Hosaku Yoshida as the mysterious Kiboku Rin, Kaoru Wakabayashi, Masujirô Takagi, Kyoko Mizuki, Tsuruko Segawa, Kayoko Natsume, and Kunijirô Fujiwara.
When was The Adventures of Arsène Lupin released?
The Adventures of Arsène Lupin was released on May 31, 1923, in Japan. It was produced by Nikkatsu Corporation and stands as one of the earliest surviving records of Kenji Mizoguchi's directorial output, though the film itself no longer exists in any known archive.
Is The Adventures of Arsène Lupin based on a true story?
No. The film is based on the fictional character Arsène Lupin, the gentleman burglar created by French author Maurice Leblanc. Lupin first appeared in short stories published from 1905 onward and became one of the most popular fictional characters in early 20th-century popular literature.
What are some films similar to The Adventures of Arsène Lupin?
Fans of early silent cinema may enjoy His Supreme Moment (1925) and other short silent films from the era such as The Ruling Passion (1910) and The Little Preacher (1910). These titles share the period atmosphere and storytelling conventions of early 20th-century silent filmmaking.
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