The Return of the Rat_
The rich, amoral Zelie is married to Pierre Boucheron, "The Rat" - but her interest in another man is an open secret. Forced to defend his honour, the Rat takes refuge in his old domain of the Paris underworld. But even here he has a rival - and when murder is afoot, the sinister Morel's ambition threatens to cost the Rat dear....
Starring
Ivor Novello, Isabel Jeans, Mabel Poulton
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Return of the Rat was released 97 years ago in 1929.
Overview
The rich, amoral Zelie is married to Pierre Boucheron, "The Rat" - but her interest in another man is an open secret. Forced to defend his honour, the Rat ta...
The Return of the Rat is a Crime, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 24m.
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What is The Return of the Rat about?
The rich, amoral Zelie is married to Pierre Boucheron, "The Rat" - but her interest in another man is an open secret. Forced to defend his honour, the Rat takes refuge in his old domain of the Paris underworld. But even here he has a rival - and when murder is afoot, the sinister Morel's ambition threatens to cost the Rat dear....
How long is The Return of the Rat?
The Return of the Rat has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who stars in The Return of the Rat?
The cast of The Return of the Rat includes Ivor Novello, Isabel Jeans, Mabel Poulton, Gordon Harker, Marie Ault.
What is the rating of The Return of the Rat?
The Return of the Rat has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Romance