The Perfume of the Lady in Black
Le Parfum de la dame en noir
Synopsis
Mathilde Stangerson just married her fiance, when she heard that Larsan, her cruel former husband, whom she believed to be dead, is actually very much alive. Taking refuge to her castle, she appealed to the journalist Rouletabille to protect her.
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Serge Reggiani
Joseph "Rouletabille"
Hélène Perdrière
Mathilde Stangerson
Lucien Nat
Robert Darzac
Michel Piccoli
Lebel
Gaston Modot
Mathieu
Marcel Herrand
Criminal Bellmayer alias Larsan
Loleh Bellon
Maid
Louis Bugette
Nurse from the hospital
Yvette Etiévant
Girl at the party at Rouletabille's
Jean Mercure
Investigating judge
Catherine Monot
Pierre Latour
Brigadier
Fernand René
Tramp
Mona Dol
Mrs. Baptiste
Frédéric O'Brady
Max
Olivier Hussenot
Madman
Edmond Tamiz
René Raymond
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Daquin
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- Le Parfum de la dame en noir
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Alcina
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Daquin
Jean Wiener
André Bac
Claude Nicole
Paul-Edmond Decharme
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Daquin
Director
Jean Wiener
Original Music Composer
André Bac
Director of Photography
Max Douy
Production Design
Claude Nicole
Editor
Paul-Edmond Decharme
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Perfume of the Lady in Black
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What is The Perfume of the Lady in Black about?
Mathilde Stangerson just married her fiance, when she heard that Larsan, her cruel former husband, whom she believed to be dead, is actually very much alive. Taking refuge to her castle, she appealed to the journalist Rouletabille to protect her.
Who directed The Perfume of the Lady in Black?
The Perfume of the Lady in Black was directed by Louis Daquin.
Who stars in The Perfume of the Lady in Black?
The principal cast of The Perfume of the Lady in Black includes Serge Reggiani, Hélène Perdrière, Lucien Nat, Michel Piccoli, Gaston Modot.
When was The Perfume of the Lady in Black released and how long is it?
The Perfume of the Lady in Black was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Perfume of the Lady in Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Perfume of the Lady in Black was composed by Jean Wiener.