THE VAMPIRES by Louis Feuillade
8th episode THE THUNDER LORD
Irma Vep, the Vampires' formidable muse and her accomplice and lover, Moreno,
have been captured thanks to journalist Philippe Guerande
and his ex-undertaker friend, Oscar-Cloud Mazamette.
But the poIice remain unaware of the existence of Satanas,
the true Grand Master of the Vampires.
Sentenced to life imprisonment, Irma Vep had been incarcerated in Saint-Lazare prison...
It was an order to transfer Irma Vep to a prison colony in Algeria.
Irma Vep had been obliged to don the prison uniform.
Tomorrow morning, you're leaving for the Sidi-Ovedzem prison camp in Algeria.
At the time of departure...
What about Moreno?
He was executed this morning.
Meanwhile, in Satanas' apartment...
NEWS JUST IN IRMA VEP TRANSFERRED TO ALGERIA
At the Beaurivage Hotel in Port-Vendres...
With a sea view, just as you requested, Father.
It's a bell for Father Joachim's missionary church in Africa.
At Port-Vendres dock, the prisoners await the point of departure for Algeria...
MINISTRY OF COLONIES The Civil and Military authorities
are to reserve a warm welcome for the Reverend Father Joachim
of the African Missionaries. The Minister.
Will you permit me to bring the solace of religion to these poor souls?
GOD IS WATCHING YOU THE TRUTH WILL BE REVEALED
THE SHIP WILL BE BLOWN UP
Once on board, feign an injury and you will be taken to the infirmary at the back.
The explosion will take place at the front.
If you escape, come to Paris, if not, death is preferable to life imprisonment.
That evening in Philippe Guerande's apartment...
IN BRIEF
It is rumoured that a group of citizens from his neighbourhood
have just formed a committee for the decoration for services to education
of the affable Oscar-Cloud Mazamette.
The mysterious bomb fired on the Happy Shack Cabaret,
where do you think it came from?
Do you remember the notebook of cyphers I found
on the Grand Inquisitor's body?
The canon that fired the shell must be in Montmartre.
I'm going to find that canon, myself!
GOVERNMENT VESSEL JEAN-BART DESTRO YED OFF PORT-VENDRES
BY UNEXPLAINED EXPLOSION. ALL DEAD. WORLD CORRESPONDENT. A.PERPIGNAN.
The following morning, Mazamette came home empty-handed.
Due to his hopeless laziness and incorrigibIe penchant for pranks of the poorest taste,
I send you your son, Eustache Mazamette, a deplorabIe example for his school mates.
Regretfully yours, the Principal.
A few minutes later...
Accompanied by Eustache, Mazamette renewed his investigations in Montmartre.
It's a pretty heavy top hat they've got in here!
A shell!
This needs to go up to Mr Dupont-Verdier on the fifth floor. It'll be heavy going.
Dupont-Verdier 5th floor, 1 St Eleuthere Street
GOVERNMENT VESSEL "JEAN-BART" SINKS OFF PORT-VENDRES
FOLLOWING MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION. NO SURVIVORS.
Regarding a matter that concerns you.
THE VAMPIRES HAVE CONDEMNED PHILIPPE GUERANDE TO DEATH
TO AVENGE THE DEATH OF IRMA VEP.
In five minutes the house will explode and this note will be found on your dead body.
"Tick, tick..."
Oh, but I know where the Vampires are.
While Philippe was on his way to inform the police...
Tatave, rag-and-bone man
I have some cutlery I found in a bin for you.
I rather believe that you have let a thief into my home and he is hiding in this chest.
I'm Eustache Mazamette.
Mazamette Junior's bullet had caught Mazamette Senior on the nose!
And the Vampires, did we get them?
Meanwhile...
After a miraculous escape from the ill-fated "Jean-Bart",
Irma Vep was trying to get back to Paris.
Irma Vep explained her unusual arrival by means of a timeless tale of star-crossed love,
to which simple souls are so partial.
The railway and police station staff have made a collection for you.
At the "Hissing Cat" CIub, the Vampires' sordid lair...
That's the voice of Irma Vep!
They've arrested Satanas!
SENSATIONAL ARREST OF VAMPIRE CHIEF
That makes me the boss for now.
I have here Satanas' instructions on the event of his arrest.
The brilliant chemist, known among the Vampires
by the disquieting pseudonym "Venomos",
had turned his expertise to crime.
If I am arrested -
1 . In all urgency, post the letter marked with a cross
contained in the enveloped marked with the Vampires' seal.
Mr Dupont-Verdier Sante prison
The following morning at the Sante prison in the Director's office...
Dear Mr Dupont-Verdier,
In your misfortune, know that we remain steadfast in our esteem for you
and that justice will prevail. Your concierges, the Moinots
That afternoon, Philippe and his mother called in on Mazamette
to enquire after his nose.
THE END OF THE VAMPIRES
Satanas' arrest marks the final chapter in this sinister tale.
Moreno and Irma Vep are dead, the Grand Vampire behind bars.
Thanks go to Mr Guerande and Mr Mazamette.
This is how you end up if you don't work hard at school.
NEWS JUST IN Vampires Gang still at large
Whatever the case, we'll get them. I'm telling you!
End of ''THE THUNDER LORD''