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Following the immense popularity of the Fantômas novels, there was intense competition between the major French film studios Pathé and Gaumont to secure the rights for producing films based on the series. Ultimately, Gaumont emerged victorious in the bid. From April 1913 to May 1914, Louis Feuillade helmed five Fantômas films that critic David Thomson has hailed as "the first great movie experience."---The Fantômas film series, helmed by director Louis Feuillade, stands as a monumental achievement in the history of early cinema. The intricate plots, thrilling suspense, and innovative storytelling techniques captured the imaginations of audiences like never before. Feuillades visionary direction and the captivating performances of the cast brought the enigmatic Fantômas to life in a way that enthralled viewers and set the standard for cinematic adventures to come. With each installment, the suspense and excitement reached new heights, cementing the series legacy as a pioneering masterpiece of the silent film era.