# The Black Book (1949)

"The Black Book," also known as "Reign of Terror," is a 1949 historical thriller film directed by Anthony Mann, set during the French Revolution. The film centers on Charles D'Aubigny, who impersonates a prosecutor to infiltrate Robespierre's circle. Robespierre is searching for his "black book," which contains the names of those he plans to execute. D'Aubigny must retrieve the book to save his allies and thwart Robespierre's plans. "The Black Book" is notable for blending elements of film noir with historical drama. It employs dark cinematography to create a tense atmosphere, reflecting the paranoia of the era.

- Kind: Feature
- Year: 1949
- By: Anthony Mann
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Romance, History, Film noir
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/the.black.book)
- Licence or status: [Public Domain Mark 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/) (as the archive states it)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

[Watch now](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/archive/ia/the.black.book?play=1)