The Scheming Women

1954 · 96 MIN · IMDB 6.1 · 190 VOTES · DIR. Henri Decoin

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Overview

The renowned theatre manager, Paul Rémy, is accused by his general secretary Andrieux of having killed his partner. On the advice of his wife Mona, Paul goes into hiding in a psychiatric hospital to escape from the police. But Andrieux seduces Mona who then turns against her husband.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,022 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:39 THE PLOTTERS
00:05:42 Idiot, can't you pay attention?
00:08:50 Antonio, for the 100th time. Why take a breath after "heavenly"?
00:12:02 I believe that even less than I believe in paradise.
00:15:12 So?
00:17:58 A one hour break. Keep calm. We'll continue at 9.
00:21:18 Andrieux is with an x. -What would you like?
00:24:17 I don't think. We're playing something by Marcange.
00:27:33 You just don't say that. -Especially tonight. Shut up.
00:30:17 That's not true.
00:33:59 I don't know what came over me. I almost suffocated.
00:37:54 Don't you think that the décor is a bit too far back?
00:41:22 It would be fascinating to be a boss.
00:44:42 I think it would be advisable for your husband...
00:48:08 Don't move. You're not here.
00:52:36 Suzy!
00:58:23 A picture with the author.
01:02:11 What you want. -Really? What I want?
01:08:22 You're becoming quite difficult, Mona. -That's right.
01:13:09 Andrieux has a document that's very incriminating for you.
01:17:26 In Dr. Fréville's clinic, Lomoye 72, Seine-et-Oise.
01:21:26 I have them. 1st class. Nice and quiet. -Damn!
01:24:51 Is he in love with you? -Probably.
01:27:57 The optician's receipt. I brought your glasses there at your request.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,022
Dialogue density10.6 lines / min
First line00:00:39
Final line01:27:57

Production Record

DirectorHenri Decoin
LanguageFrench
IMDb votes190