The Scarf (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1951, The Scarf is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by E.A. Dupont, running about 93 minutes. “They had nothing to lose but life...and they knew how cheap that was!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man who is believed to have murdered a woman, escapes from the insane asylum to find if he was the one to actually kill her using the scarf she was wearing.
Who’s in it. The Scarf stars John Ireland as John Howard Barrington, Mercedes McCambridge as Connie Carter, James Barton as Ezra Thompson and Emlyn Williams as Dr. David Dunbar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Scarf has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Scarf page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Scarf tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Scarf (1951)?
- In US, The Scarf is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Scarf worth watching?
- The Scarf holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Scarf?
- The Scarf stars John Ireland, Mercedes McCambridge, James Barton, Emlyn Williams and Lloyd Gough.
- When was The Scarf released?
- The Scarf was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.