The Crazy Ray (1924) | Directed by René Clair - Full Movie

A scientist's invisible ray freezes Paris into immobility.

Paris Qui Dort (literally "Paris which sleeps") is a 1924 French science fiction comedy silent feature film (65 minutes) directed by René Clair. Also released as Le rayon de la mort (55 minutes), its international English-language titles were The Crazy Ray and Paris Asleep (usually 55 minutes). It has also been released in the USA as a 35 minute short subject called At 3:25. by Red Seal Pictures.

Directed by: René Clair
Written by: René Clair
Produced by: Henri Diamant-Berger (producer)
Starring: Henri Rollan
Cinematography: Maurice Desfassiaux, Paul Guichard
Edited by: René Clair
Music by: Jean Wiener
Distributed by: Film Arts Guild
Release date: 26 December 1924
Running time: 65/55/35 minutes
Country: France
Languages: Silent film, French intertitles