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A Scandal in Paris

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In 1805 Paris, petty criminal and lothario Eugene-Francois Vidocq (George Sanders) and his cellmate escape from prison. Pretending to be soldiers, they travel to Marseilles where attractive young singer Loretta (Carole Landis) and her jewels tempt them. Vidocq then meets a marquise and plots to steal her stash of jewels. With the help of the minister of police's daughter, Therese (Signe Hasso), Vidoqc finds himself unexpectedly replacing the police chief and reconsidering his ways.
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Richard Brody The New Yorker 12/28/2015
With a display of suave images and wry performances, Sirk delights in the elegant formalities that withhold judgment in favor of pleasure and knowledge. Go to Full Review Eric Henderson Slant Magazine 08/13/2003
It's probably safe to say that the earnest A Scandal in Paris won't ever approach the level of acceptance accorded to All That Heaven Allows and Imitation of Life. Go to Full Review Jeremy Aspinall Radio Times 10/06/2022
3/5
Sanders gives an appealing star performance here. Go to Full Review Austin Trunick Under the Radar 02/28/2017
This is certainly a lesser Sirk work, relying little on his signature nuance and subtext and instead playing it broad for the cheap seats with slapstick and gimmicks such as a trained monkey and a cringe-inducingly cute kid sister. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 10/17/2016
3/4
[UPDATED 2025 REVIEW] A Scandal in Paris goes heavy on the comedy, light on the drama, and all-out on the entertainment. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 03/10/2007
C+
Never gets to the comic effects it reaches for. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D 06/03/2023 Really dull given its fascinating subject and focused on the least interesting aspects of his life. See more 12/16/2016 Douglas Sirk was still establishing himself in Hollywood when he made this smart little film about a charming con man, the great George Sanders, who's life of crime comes to a crossroads when he meets a beautiful young lady who idolizes him. I still prefer Sirk's melodramas he made with producer Ross Hunter, but this film felt like a bit of a prototype for those types of melodramas even with the costume and biographical trappings. Though Sirk's direction is quite good, it's Sanders who really steals the show and makes this film something special. See more 12/09/2016 George Sanders is very witty See more s r @ScottR 12/08/2016 A compelling story about a Casanova thief. Landis is beautiful. See more 12/04/2013 "I've got you, Satan." Bonapartism (i.e. bourgeois/capitalist dictatorship) turning criminals into soldiers and police officers (into the chief of police!--and turning the chief of police into a murderer). Compare with Trouble in Paradise and/or A Clockwork Orange. See more 05/02/2013 great role for george sanders as a ne'er do well casanova who goes from master thief to police chief in napoleonic paris See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Douglas Sirk

Director

George Sanders

Vidocq

Signe Hasso

Therese

Carole Landis

Loretta

Akim Tamiroff

Emile

Gene Lockhart

Richet

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Synopsis In 1805 Paris, petty criminal and lothario Eugene-Francois Vidocq (George Sanders) and his cellmate escape from prison. Pretending to be soldiers, they travel to Marseilles where attractive young singer Loretta (Carole Landis) and her jewels tempt them. Vidocq then meets a marquise and plots to steal her stash of jewels. With the help of the minister of police's daughter, Therese (Signe Hasso), Vidoqc finds himself unexpectedly replacing the police chief and reconsidering his ways.
Director
Douglas Sirk
Screenwriter
Ellis St. Joseph
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
Arnold Pressburger Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 9, 1946, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 4, 2016
Runtime
1h 40m
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