813 (1920) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A master thief investigates a murder and a secret power scheme, only to discover betrayal beneath his romantic attachment.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Secret And The Murder

Robert Castleback possesses a mysterious secret connected to worldwide power and holds important state papers. Lupin seeks the papers, but Castleback is murdered and Lupin becomes a suspect.

Key Events

• Castleback's World Power Plan — Robert Castleback possesses a secret connected to plans for worldwide power. Characters: Robert Castleback Location: Unspecified setting
• Lupin Learns the Secret — Lupin learns about Castleback's secret and its dangerous implications. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Robert Castleback Location: Unspecified setting
• The State Papers — Lupin attempts to obtain state papers held by Castleback. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Robert Castleback Location: Castleback's holding place
• A Rival Search — Two people employed by the Kaiser also seek the same state papers. Characters: Robert Castleback Location: Unspecified setting
• Castleback Is Murdered — Robert Castleback is murdered, transforming the contest over the secret into a criminal investigation. Characters: Robert Castleback, Arsene Lupin Location: Castleback's home
• Lupin Comes Under Suspicion — Some people suspect Lupin of responsibility for Castleback's murder. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Robert Castleback Location: Castleback's home

The False Investigation

Lupin vows to catch the real killer and disguises himself as the chief of police. His investigation brings him into contact with Ribeira, who is masquerading as Maj. Parbury.

Key Events

• Lupin Comes Under Suspicion — Some people suspect Lupin of responsibility for Castleback's murder. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Robert Castleback Location: Castleback's home
• Lupin Vows To Investigate — Lupin announces that he intends to catch the real killer. Characters: Arsene Lupin Location: Unspecified setting
• The Police Disguise — Lupin disguises himself as the chief of police to pursue the investigation. Characters: Arsene Lupin Location: Unspecified setting
• Working Beside Police — In disguise, Lupin works fearlessly alongside the police. Characters: Arsene Lupin Location: Unspecified police setting
• Ribeira Appears As Parbury — Lupin encounters Ribeira, a master criminal masquerading as Maj. Parbury. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Maj. Parbury / Ribeira Location: Unspecified setting
• Lupin Suspects Ribeira — Lupin suspects that Ribeira is complicit in Castleback's murder. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Maj. Parbury / Ribeira Location: Unspecified setting

Love And Entrapment

Lupin falls in love with Dolores Castleback, the murdered man's widow. Ribeira raises the stakes by stealing Lupin's daughter and sending him alone to a deserted house.

Key Events

• Lupin Suspects Ribeira — Lupin suspects that Ribeira is complicit in Castleback's murder. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Maj. Parbury / Ribeira Location: Unspecified setting
• Lupin Meets Dolores — Lupin comes into contact with Dolores Castleback, the murdered man's widow. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Dolores Castleback Location: Unspecified setting
• Lupin Falls In Love — Lupin falls in love with Dolores while continuing the investigation. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Dolores Castleback Location: Unspecified setting
• Ribeira Steals Lupin's Daughter — Ribeira steals Lupin's daughter to force Lupin into a dangerous confrontation. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Maj. Parbury / Ribeira Location: Unspecified setting
• The Deserted House Demand — Ribeira informs Lupin that he must go alone to a deserted house to recover his daughter. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Maj. Parbury / Ribeira Location: Deserted house

The Tunnel Escape

Lupin enters Ribeira's trap but foils the attempt to kill him. He escapes through a tunnel that leads into Dolores's home.

Key Events

• Lupin Enters The Trap — Lupin goes alone to the deserted house as Ribeira's trap is set in motion. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Maj. Parbury / Ribeira Location: Deserted house
• The Murder Plot Fails — Lupin foils the plot to kill him. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Maj. Parbury / Ribeira Location: Deserted house
• Escape Through The Tunnel — Lupin escapes from the deserted house through a tunnel. Characters: Arsene Lupin Location: Tunnel
• The Tunnel's Hidden Exit — The tunnel emerges inside Dolores's home. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Dolores Castleback Location: Dolores Castleback's home

The Final Betrayal

Lupin finds the hiding place of the state papers and sees the mysterious figure he has been following. The figure is revealed as Dolores, a German criminal, who kills herself before Lupin escapes.

Key Events

• The Papers Are Found — Lupin discovers the hiding place of the state papers near the mantelpiece. Characters: Arsene Lupin Location: Dolores Castleback's home
• The Mysterious Man Appears — As Lupin turns from the mantelpiece, he sees the mysterious man he has been trailing. Characters: Arsene Lupin Location: Dolores Castleback's home
• Dolores's Secret Identity — Lupin discovers that the mysterious man is actually Dolores, who is a German criminal. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Dolores Castleback Location: Dolores Castleback's home
• Dolores Takes Her Life — After her identity is exposed, Dolores kills herself. Characters: Arsene Lupin, Dolores Castleback Location: Dolores Castleback's home
• Lupin Escapes — Lupin escapes after the shocking revelation and Dolores's death. Characters: Arsene Lupin Location: Dolores Castleback's home

Story Breakdown

• Castleback's Secret — Robert Castleback possesses a mysterious secret and state papers sought by several parties.
  • Worldwide Power Plan — Castleback's secret is connected to plans for worldwide power.
  • State Papers — Lupin attempts to obtain the state papers held by Castleback.
• The Castleback Murder — Castleback's murder turns the secret dispute into a dangerous investigation.
  • Murder Discovered — Robert Castleback is murdered.
  • Lupin Suspected — Some people suspect Lupin of being responsible for the killing.
• Lupin's Investigation — Lupin responds to suspicion by pursuing the real killer through disguise and investigation.
  • A Public Vow — Lupin announces his intention to catch the real killer.
  • Police Disguise — Lupin disguises himself as the chief of police and works alongside the police.
• Ribeira's Deception — Ribeira conceals his identity as Maj. Parbury while becoming Lupin's central opponent.
  • False Major — Ribeira masquerades as Maj. Parbury.
  • Murder Suspicion — Lupin suspects Ribeira is complicit in Castleback's murder.
• Love And Hostage — Lupin's feelings for Dolores develop while Ribeira uses a hostage threat to control him.
  • Dolores Appears — Lupin encounters Dolores, Castleback's widow.
  • Daughter Stolen — Ribeira steals Lupin's daughter and demands a solitary meeting.
• The Deserted House — Lupin enters Ribeira's trap and survives an attempt to kill him.
  • Deadly Summons — Ribeira directs Lupin to go alone to a deserted house.
  • Trap Defeated — Lupin foils the plot to kill him.
• The Tunnel Escape — Lupin escapes through a tunnel and reaches Dolores's home.
  • Hidden Passage — The tunnel provides Lupin's route out of the deserted house.
  • Dolores's Home — The tunnel emerges inside Dolores's home.
• The Final Revelation — The search for the papers exposes the truth about Dolores and ends in tragedy.
  • Papers Found — Lupin discovers the hiding place of the state papers.
  • Criminal Identity — Dolores is revealed to be the mysterious German criminal Lupin has been trailing.
  • Dolores's Death — Dolores kills herself, and Lupin escapes.

Directed by

Scott Sidney, Charles Christie

Key Cast

• Wedgwood Nowell — Arsene Lupin
• Ralph Lewis — Robert Castleback
• Wallace Beery — Maj. Parbury / Ribeira
• J.P. Lockney — Formerie
• William V. Mong — Chapman