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A SCANDAL IN PARIS

Thieves' Holiday

Directed by Douglas Sirk
United States, 1946
Crime, Drama, Comedy
  • 100100 minutes

Synopsis

In this wry, satiric comedy of manners, Napoleonic Era con man Eugene Francois Vidocq uses his considerable sophistication, charm, and powers of seduction to rise from extreme poverty to become Chief of Police in Paris where he plans to rob the city’s seemingly impregnable bank.

Synopsis

In this wry, satiric comedy of manners, Napoleonic Era con man Eugene Francois Vidocq uses his considerable sophistication, charm, and powers of seduction to rise from extreme poverty to become Chief of Police in Paris where he plans to rob the city’s seemingly impregnable bank.