The Perfume of the Lady in Black
1949, French. Directed by Louis Daquin.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Cast & crew
- Louis DaquinDirector
- Serge ReggianiJoseph "Rouletabille"
- Hélène PerdrièreMathilde Stangerson
- Lucien NatRobert Darzac
- Michel PiccoliLebel
- Gaston ModotMathieu
- Marcel HerrandCriminal Bellmayer alias Larsan
- Loleh BellonMaid
- Louis BugetteNurse from the hospital
- Yvette EtiévantGirl at the party at Rouletabille's
- Jean MercureInvestigating judge
- Catherine MonotCast
- Pierre LatourBrigadier
Details
- Released
- 5 October 1949
- Original title
- Le Parfum de la dame en noir
- Country
- France
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What The Perfume of the Lady in Black is based on
The Perfume of the Lady in Black is based on The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1908) by Gaston Leroux.
1908
The Perfume of the Lady in Black
By Gaston Leroux
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The Perfume of the Lady in Black: quick answers
What should I watch before The Perfume of the Lady in Black?
Watch The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1949) first.
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How long is The Perfume of the Lady in Black?
The Perfume of the Lady in Black runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is The Perfume of the Lady in Black on?
The Perfume of the Lady in Black isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 October 1949. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Perfume of the Lady in Black?
If you liked The Perfume of the Lady in Black, try Winged Creatures, All the Devils Are Here, Panic.
Who directed The Perfume of the Lady in Black?
The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1949) was directed by Louis Daquin and stars Serge Reggiani, Hélène Perdrière, Lucien Nat.
What is The Perfume of the Lady in Black based on?
The Perfume of the Lady in Black is based on The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1908) by Gaston Leroux.