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Scent of Mystery

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

Critics Reviews

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Bosley Crowther New York Times 10/26/2010
2/5
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. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety 10/26/2010
The picture -- with or without the smells -- is a fun picture, expertly directed by Jack Cardiff. Go to Full Review
P.S. Harrison Harrison's Reports 06/07/2021
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. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 07/02/2020
B
It stinks, but only from the perfume it releases in the theater. Go to Full Review
TV Guide 10/26/2010
2.5/4
This beautifully photographed mystery/chase film takes its cast through the Spanish landscape, but the real star of the picture is "Smell-O-Vision." Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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j F 08/11/2024 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. See more nick s 06/01/2024 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! See more linda b 04/27/2024 This movie has it all. Great cast, breathtaking cinematography, witty writing, comedy, romance, adventure, mystery plus a delightful surprise ending. I loved it. See more Frances H 07/01/2020 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! See more 08/24/2018 Not bad, a bit slow start yet it's good enough for a mystery from the 60's See more 12/22/2013 The picture -- with or without the smells -- is a fun picture, expertly directed by Jack Cardiff. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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