Scent of the Woman in Black
Top 9 Billed Cast
Joseph Rouletabille
Mathilde
Le vieux Bob
Sainclair
Robert Darzac
Edith Rance
Marie
Le père Jacques
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Overview
The story takes place on the Riviera, where the title character may or may not be involved in various shades of skullduggery, including murder.
Release Date
1931-11-06
Average
5.4
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