A Scandal in Paris
Every man has his price... and every woman pays it.
NR 1946 · 100 min · ★ 6.4 · Crime, Romance, History
A smooth-talking French thief wangles his way into an important position as prefect of police.
Directed by Douglas Sirk
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George Sanders Eugéne François Vidocq -
Signe Hasso Therese De Pierremont -
Carole Landis Loretta de Richet -
Akim Tamiroff Emile Vernet -
Gene Lockhart Prefect of Police Richet -
Alma Kruger Marquise De Pierremont -
Alan Napier Houdon De Pierremont, Police Minister -
Jo Ann Marlowe Mimi De Pierremont -
Vladimir Sokoloff Uncle Hugo -
Pedro de Cordoba Priest -
Leona Maricle Owner of Dress Shop -
Fritz Leiber Painter
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