Zigomar

[Mark Schilling]

A friend and researcher of Japanese criminal history, Mark Schreiber, asked
me to post this query about the Zigomar films, which inspired numerous
imitations in Japan and had a large impact on Japanese film-goers in the
silent period. If you feel this is too off-topic for the list please
contact Mark directly at <chan at gol.com>

Mark Schilling 

The film about the phantom criminal known as Zigomar premiered in an
Asakusa theater November 11, 1911 and it, or subsequent installments in the
series, were shown until the ban imposed by the MPD on October 29, 1912.

I would like to know anything about the film's actual title(s) in French,
the names of the director and actor(s), how many films were made in the
series, when the series originated, and perhaps a simple summary of the
plots.

Any references to the crimes it allegedly inspired -- thus prompting the
ban -- would also be appreciated.

Mark Schreiber 
chan at gol.com