Scent of the Woman in Black
1931, French. Directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
The story takes place on the Riviera, where the title character may or may not be involved in various shades of skullduggery, including murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 6 November 1931
- Original title
- Le Parfum de la dame en noir
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Marcel L'Herbier
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What Scent of the Woman in Black is based on
Scent of the Woman in Black is based on The Perfume of the Lady in Black, a 1908 novel by Gaston Leroux.
Novel · 1908
The Perfume of the Lady in Black
By Gaston Leroux
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Scent of the Woman in Black: quick answers
What should I watch before Scent of the Woman in Black?
Watch The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1930) first.
Is Scent of the Woman in Black worth watching?
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How long is Scent of the Woman in Black?
Scent of the Woman in Black runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Scent of the Woman in Black have a post-credits scene?
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Scent of the Woman in Black parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Scent of the Woman in Black is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Scent of the Woman in Black on?
Scent of the Woman in Black isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 November 1931. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Scent of the Woman in Black?
If you liked Scent of the Woman in Black, try Song of the Thin Man, The Blue Gardenia, Fallen Angel.
Who directed Scent of the Woman in Black?
Scent of the Woman in Black (1931) was directed by Marcel L'Herbier and stars Roland Toutain, Huguette Duflos, Marcel Vibert.
What is Scent of the Woman in Black based on?
Scent of the Woman in Black is based on The Perfume of the Lady in Black, a 1908 novel by Gaston Leroux.