THE VAMPIRES by Louis Feulliade
9th episode THE POISON MAN
Satanas, arrested thanks to the courage of Philippe Guerande
and loyal sidekick Mazamette, has killed himself in his cell.
The new Grand Master Venomos, a criminal and chemical mastermind,
has just one thing on his mind: to get rid of the journalist and his friend for good.
Irma Vep, whom the police believe dead,
has become the new gang leader's devoted ''collaborator'',
as she was of his predecessors.
Philippe Guerande is engaged to Jane Bremontier
who lives with her mother on the 2nd fIoor, 115 rue d'Artois.
There is an empty apartment to let on the third floor.
Guerande goes to visit his fiancee every day.
The following day at 115 rue d'Artois.
I saw the sign. May I visit the apartment that is to let?
I like it. I shall move in tomorrow. Here is your deposit.
Meanwhile, on the floor below, Philippe and his mother were making their daly visit
to his fiancee Jane Bremontier and her mother.
The young lovers whispered their sweet nothings....
while the mothers made the final arrangements for the engagement ceremony.
As evening fell the following day...
As etiquette required, Hortense, the maid of the new lodger Mlle Aurelie Plateau,
went to introduced herself to AdeIe, the Bremontier's maid.
Can you believe it? Mlie Jane, my mistress' daughter, engaged to Philippe Guerande...
You know, the one who caught the Vampires!
Madame Bremontier has ordered one of those engagement dinners! From BechameI's!
Frog soup Hare timbales in poivrade
Snipe fillets Potato puree...
Maison BechameI was one of the best reputed caterers in Paris.
Maison Bechamel, how can I help?
A sudden bereavement has forced Madame Bremontier
to postpone her daughter's engagement. Please canceI her order.
Tuesday 11 February
The engagement dinner was nevertheless delivered at the anticipated time.
Here, drink to the health of the young couple.
Everything is ready... Their last supper...
Madame is served.
Dessert.
A slightly tipsy Mazamette launched into an interminable toast.
The champagne is poisoned! Don't drink it!
A few day later, Madame Guerande and Mazamette are awaiting news from Philippe
who has gone in search of a safe house where they could hide from the Vampires.
The encoded telegram said: ''Villa les Roses at Chailly - near FontainbIeau
''- Leave after midnight to avoid attention - I shall be waiting for you - Philippe''
However, that very night, the vampires were preparing to strike...
Not a sound... They're asIeep... Now is the time...
A car! At this late hour!
They're trying to sneak away! I don't think so!
Philanthropist
It's Mazamette! The famous Mazamette! Friend of Philippe Guerande!
In the early hours...
Mazamette is hiding in the trunk.
It weighs a ton!
Sir, you're wanted on the telephone!
It was Irma Vep who attacked me! No doubt about it!
Who's in the trunk, then?
Good God! She's got away in the car!
I know where Guerande's fiancee is hiding.
Meet me at the Hotel de la Pyramide in the Fontainbleau forest.
Philippe decided to go before Mazamette.
Ear to the ground like a Sioux warrior, Irma waited for Venomos' car.
But then Philippe stepped in.
Your friends, I presume? Don't you worry, we'll give them a warm welcome.