Vidocq, Eugene Francois

A film based on Vidocq's memoirs was released in France on 13 August 1909, a short black-and-white silent film La Jeunesse de Vidocq ou Comment on devient policier. Vidocq was played by Harry Baur, who also portrayed him in two sequels: L'Evasion de Vidocq (1910) and Vidocq (1911). Under the direction of Jean Kemm, the silent movie Vidocq based on the memoirs appeared in 1922. The screenplay was written by Arthur Bernede and the main role was played by Rene Navarre. The first sound film, again was named "Vidocq", appeared in 1938. Jacques Daroy directed Andre Brule in the title role. The film