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Trois Mousquetaires

Mounted One sheet vintage French poster for the silent film serial "Les Trois Mousquetaires " (The Three Musketeers), released in 1921. Production Details Film: Les Trois Mousquetaires (The Three Musketeers) Year: 1921 Director: Henri Diamant-Berger Production Company: Pathé (as seen by the logo in the top right) Based on: The famous 1844 novel by Alexandre Dumas Format: A film serial released in 14 episodes or "chapters," as indicated by "CHAPITRE La Lingère Reine" (Chapter: The Queen's Laundress) text on the poster. Context and Significance The film was one of the most profitable of the decade in France. It featured authentic 17th-century costumes and was shot on location at places like the Chenonceau castle. This version was long considered lost after being destroyed during World War II, but a print was rediscovered and restored in 1995.