The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1930)

The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1930) poster

Mathilde Strangerson, the daughter of an eminent scientist, narrowly escapes being murdered in her own bedroom by an unknown assailant. As the room was locked from the inside, no one can understand how the attacker managed to enter or leave the room. Reporter and amateur sleuth Joseph Rouletabille arrives on the scene to protect Mathilde and resolve the mystery of the yellow room.

Director: Marcel L'Herbier
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Edouard Flament
Cinematography: Nikolai Toporkoff, Léonce-Henri Burel
Editing: Marguerite Beaugé
Production: Les Films Osso
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Locked Room Mysteries, Locked Room Paradox and Great Mystery

Keywords

locked room

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mystery of the Yellow Room about?
Mathilde Strangerson, the daughter of an eminent scientist, narrowly escapes being murdered in her own bedroom by an unknown assailant. As the room was locked from the inside, no one can understand how the attacker managed to enter or leave the room. Reporter and amateur sleuth Joseph Rouletabille arrives on the scene to protect Mathilde and resolve the mystery of the yellow room.
Who directed The Mystery of the Yellow Room?
The Mystery of the Yellow Room was directed by Marcel L'Herbier.
Who stars in The Mystery of the Yellow Room?
The Mystery of the Yellow Room stars Roland Toutain, Huguette Duflos, Kissa Kouprine, Maxime Desjardins, Marcel Vibert, Edmond van Daële.
How long is The Mystery of the Yellow Room?
The Mystery of the Yellow Room has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Mystery of the Yellow Room?
The Mystery of the Yellow Room is a Crime, Mystery film.
Where was The Mystery of the Yellow Room produced?
The Mystery of the Yellow Room was produced in France.
What are the themes of The Mystery of the Yellow Room?
The themes of The Mystery of the Yellow Room include: Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Locked Room Mysteries, Locked Room Paradox and Great Mystery.