Scent of the Woman in Black
Seen it?1931 | 110 min | Crime, Mystery
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Evil Under the Sun, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
The story takes place on the Riviera, where the title character may or may not be involved in various shades of skullduggery, including murder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marcel L'Herbier
- Roland ToutainJoseph Rouletabille
- Huguette DuflosMathilde
- Marcel VibertLe vieux Bob
- Léon BelièresSainclair
- Edmond van DaëleRobert Darzac
- Wera EngelsEdith Rance
- Kissa KouprineMarie
- Henri KernyLe père Jacques
- Michel KovallyLe prince Galitch