A Scandal in Paris (1946)
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A Scandal in Paris is a liberal adaptation of the life story of Eugène François Vidocq, who was French prefect of police during the Napoleonic era. George Sanders stars as Vidocq, who spends most of the film as an aimless rogue willing to lie, cheat, and steal for his own comfort. The women who affect Vidocq's life include a saucy cabaret entertainer (Carole Landis) for whom Vidocq steals, and a good woman (Signe Hasso) for whom he straightens himself out. Fledgling director Douglas Sirk displayed his love of the Baroque (both in decor and characterizations) that would distinguish his later high-budget Universal soap operas. Most prints of A Scandal in Paris bear the film's alternate title, Thieves' Holiday. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- George Sanders, Signe Hasso, (more)
- Director(s):
- Douglas Sirk
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of A Scandal in Paris
A Scandal in Paris is a liberal adaptation of the life story of Eugène François Vidocq, who was French prefect of police during the Napoleonic era. George Sanders stars as Vidocq, who spends most of the film as an aimless rogue willing to lie, cheat, and steal for his own comfort. The women who affect Vidocq's life include a saucy cabaret entertainer (Carole Landis) for whom Vidocq steals, and a good woman (Signe Hasso) for whom he straightens himself out. Fledgling director Douglas Sirk displayed his love of the Baroque (both in decor and characterizations) that would distinguish his later high-budget Universal soap operas. Most prints of A Scandal in Paris bear the film's alternate title, Thieves' Holiday. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 100 mins
Complete Cast of A Scandal in Paris
- George Sanders - Francois Eugene Vidocq
- Carole Landis - Loretta
- Gene Lockhart - Richet
- Alma Kruger - Marquise
- Vladimir Sokoloff - Uncle Hugo
- Leona Maricle - Owner of Dress Shop
- Skelton Knaggs - Cousin Pierre
- Gisela Werbiseck - Aunt Ernestine
- Signe Hasso - Therese
- Akim Tamiroff - Emile
- Jo Ann Marlowe - Mimi
- Alan Napier - Houdon
- Pedro de Cordoba - Priest
- Fritz Leiber - Painter
- Fred Nurney - Cousin Gabriel
- Marvin Davis - Little Louis
- Director(s):
- Douglas Sirk
- Writer(s):
- Ellis St. Joseph
- Producer(s):
- Arnold Pressburger
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