Scent of Mystery

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Scent of Mystery

1960

2h 5m

Mystery & Thriller

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5 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

An Englishman (Denholm Elliott) and a cabby (Peter Lorre) try to save an heiress from murder in Spain.

Bosley Crowther

New York Times

As theatrical exhibitionism, it is gaudy, sprawling and full of sound. But as an attempt at a considerable motion picture it has to be classified as bunk.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 26, 2010

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Variety Staff

Variety

The picture -- with or without the smells -- is a fun picture, expertly directed by Jack Cardiff.

Oct 26, 2010

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P.S. Harrison

Harrison's Reports

The numerous smells, including those of perfume, coffee, tobacco, and oranges... although a bit too strong, were convincing. In addition, the story can stand by itself.

Jun 7, 2021

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

It stinks, but only from the perfume it releases in the theater.

Rated: B

Jul 2, 2020

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TV Guide

This beautifully photographed mystery/chase film takes its cast through the Spanish landscape, but the real star of the picture is "Smell-O-Vision."

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 26, 2010

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j F

Spectacular scenery of Southern Spain and Granada, and unmatched art in the credits at the end. The story was ok, and a different Peter Lorre emerged as the driver.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/11/24

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nick s

The cinematography is awesome; the film stock comparable to modern movies in resolution. The sights and sounds of Spain were well exploited in the action scenes. The main two characters had a lot of charm. So too did many of the scenes, in particular the very British finale. I did find the story a little meandering. I wasn't a fan of the voiceover as I found it killed the intensity. Some of the ADR was a bit rough too. Overall an entertaining movie & a good attempt to do something a bit different. I wish I could have seen it in Smell o vision!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/01/24

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linda b

This movie has it all. Great cast, breathtaking cinematography, witty writing, comedy, romance, adventure, mystery plus a delightful surprise ending. I loved it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/27/24

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Frances H

This first and last smell-o-vision film really is as rotten as it probably smelled! Couldn't even finish it, it's acting and script were so odiferous!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/01/20

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Audience Member

Not bad, a bit slow start yet it's good enough for a mystery from the 60's

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

The picture -- with or without the smells -- is a fun picture, expertly directed by Jack Cardiff.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Synopsis

An Englishman (Denholm Elliott) and a cabby (Peter Lorre) try to save an heiress from murder in Spain.

Director: Jack Cardiff
Producer: Michael Todd Jr.
Screenwriter: William Roos
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Runtime: 2h 5m