SimilarScreen
A Scandal in Paris

A Scandal in Paris

Every man has his price... and every woman pays it.

19466.41h 40mNR

Overview

A smooth-talking French thief wangles his way into an important position as prefect of police.

Directed by Douglas Sirk
Written by Ellis St. Joseph
Produced by Arnold Pressburger
0

Where to Watch

Stream

Amazon Prime VideoCohen Media Amazon ChannelAmazon Prime Video with Ads

Rent

Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home

Buy

Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home

Streaming data via JustWatch

Top Cast

George Sanders

George Sanders

Eugéne François Vidocq

Signe Hasso

Signe Hasso

Therese De Pierremont

Carole Landis

Carole Landis

Loretta de Richet

Akim Tamiroff

Akim Tamiroff

Emile Vernet

Gene Lockhart

Gene Lockhart

Prefect of Police Richet

Alma Kruger

Alma Kruger

Marquise De Pierremont

Alan Napier

Alan Napier

Houdon De Pierremont, Police Minister

Jo Ann Marlowe

Jo Ann Marlowe

Mimi De Pierremont

Vladimir Sokoloff

Vladimir Sokoloff

Uncle Hugo

Pedro de Cordoba

Pedro de Cordoba

Priest

Trailer

Themes & Keywords

prisonjealousydancerprisonerparis, francejudgeblackmailbankmarseille, franceartistpainterdeceptionscandalmurdercriminalpolice officerpolicemanjewel thiefdeceitimpersonationduplicityschemeplayful

About A Scandal in Paris

A Scandal in Paris is a crime, romance, history film released in 1946 exploring themes of prison, jealousy, dancer, prisoner, paris, france, judge. Directed by Douglas Sirk, it stars George Sanders, Signe Hasso, Carole Landis. A smooth-talking French thief wangles his way into an important position as prefect of police.

Movies Similar to A Scandal in Paris

Discover titles like A Scandal in Paris — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 movies similar to A Scandal in Paris

If you enjoyed A Scandal in Paris, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of A Scandal in Paris.

Les Misérables
17% Match

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

Party Girl
16% Match

Party Girl(1958)

Movie6.8/10

Slick lawyer Thomas Farrell has made a career of defending mobsters in trials. It's not until he meets a lovely showgirl at a mob party that he realizes that there's more to life than winning trials. Farrell tries to quit the racket, but mob boss Rico Angelo threatens to hurt the showgirl if Farrell leaves him.

Desire
15% Match

Desire(1936)

Movie6.9/10

Madeleine steals a string of pearls in Paris and uses American engineer Tom, who is driving on his vacation to Spain, to get the pearls out of France. But getting the pearls back from him proves to be difficult without falling in love.

To Catch a Thief
14% Match

When a string of jewel robberies hits the French Riviera, suspicion falls on retired thief John “The Cat” Robie. To clear his name, he sets out to trap the copycat himself—entangling a wealthy widow and her beguiling daughter in a seductive game of pursuit, deception, and desire.

Breakdown
14% Match

Breakdown(1997)

Movie6.9/10

On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down. Stranded in the New Mexico desert, the two catch a break when a passing truck driver offers Amy a ride to a nearby café to call for help. Meanwhile, Jeff is able to fix the car and make his way to the café, but Amy isn't there. He tracks down the trucker ― who tells the police he's never seen Jeff or his wife before. Jeff then begins a desperate, frenzied search for Amy.

The Dark Corner
13% Match

Ex-con turned private investigator Bradford Galt suspects someone is following him and maybe even trying to kill him. With the assistance of his spunky secretary, Kathleen Stewart, he dives deep into a mystery in search of answers.

Johnny O'Clock
12% Match

When an employee at an illegal gambling den dies suspiciously, her sister, Nancy, looks into the situation and falls for Johnny O'Clock, a suave partner in the underground casino. Selfish and non-committal by nature, Johnny slowly begins to return Nancy's affection and decides to run away with her, but conflict within his business threatens their plans. As Johnny tries to distance himself from the casino, his shady past comes back to haunt him.

Irma la Douce
12% Match

When a recently fired policeman falls in love with a French prostitute, he doesn't want her to be with other men, so he creates an alter-ego in order to become her only customer.

Private Hell 36
12% Match

In New York City, a bank robbery of $300,000 goes unsolved for a year, until some of the marked bills are found in a Los Angeles drugstore theft. Police detectives Cal Bruner and Jack Farnham investigate and are led from the drugstore to a nightclub, where singer Lilli is another recipient of a stolen bill. With Lilli's help, the partners track down the remaining money, but both Lilli and Jack are dismayed when Cal decides he wants to keep part of it.

The Killer Is Loose
12% Match

A savings-and-loan bank is robbed; later, a police wiretap identifies meek bank teller Leon Poole as the inside man. In capturing him, detective Sam Wagner accidentally kills Poole's young wife, and at his trial Poole swears vengeance against Wagner. Poole begins his plans to get revenge when he escapes his captors.