La Chienne is a 1931 drama film by director Jean Renoir. The film, which was remade as Scarlet Street in 1945, was director Renoir's first sound film. The film tells the story of a married cashier who takes Lulu, a streetwalker, as a mistress. Lulu accepts the man, but still is in love with her pimp who encourages her to stay with the man so they can get his money. See also: 1930 in film 1931 1932 in film 1930s in film years in film film // Events Top grossing films Frankenstein, starring Boris Karloff Ingagi, starring Sir Hubert Winstead Mata Hari, starring Greta Garbo and Lionel Barrymore Academy Awards Best Picture: Cimarron - MGM Best Actor: Lionel Barrymore - A Free Soul... A drama is a film that depends mostly on in-depth character development, interaction, and highly emotional themes. ... Jump to: navigation, search Jean Renoir Jean Renoir (September 15, 1894 – February 12, 1979), born in the Montmartre Quarter of Paris, France was a film director. ... Scarlet Street is an American film noir from 1945. ... A cashier is a person responsible for totaling the amount due for a purchase and then charging the consumer for that amount. ... Street prostitution is a common scenario for prostitution. ... Mistress is the feminine form of the word master. ... Jump to: navigation, search A pimp is an informal term for a man who runs a brothel or otherwise oversees prostitution. ...