Judex is the title of a 1916 silent French film serial concerning the adventures of Judex, who is a pulp hero, similar to The Shadow, created by Louis Feuillade and Arthur Bernède.

Plot
The story is complex and is told in 12 chapters. The basic plot involves a corrupt banker named Favraux, who is the target of Judex’s revenge. It is eventually revealed that Judex’s real identity is Jacques de Trémeuse, a man trying to avenge his family ruined by Favraux. Complicating matters is Favraux’s beautiful and innocent daughter Jacqueline, with whom the avenger has fallen in love. A final element comes in the form of Diana Monti and her criminal gang who are working at cross purposes with Judex.

Cast
René Cresté – Jacques de Tremeuse a.k.a. Judex
Musidora – Diana Monti aka Marie Verdier
René Poyen – Le môme Réglisse
Édouard Mathé – Roger de Tremeuse
Gaston Michel – Pierre Kerjean
Yvonne Dario – Comtesse de Tremeuse
Yvette Andréyor – Jacqueline Aubry
Juliette Clarens – Gisèle
Jean Devalde – Robert Moralés
Georges Flateau – Vicomte de la Rochefontaine
Louis Leubas – Le banquier Favraux
Marcel Lévesque – Cocantin
Olinda Mano – Le petit Jean