Behind the Facade
In the elevator of two large Parisian buildings, a telegraph operator discovers the body of an elderly woman, Madame Mathieu, the owner of both buildings. Boucheron (Lucien Baroux), the local superintendent, is dispatched to investigate, along with his rival, Inspector Lambert of the "Sûreté" (Jacques Baumer). To solve the enigma, they scour staircases and corridors, visiting every floor of both buildings, courtyard and facade. Their gruff rivalry allows them to complement each other in discovering who committed the crime among a gallery of characters, humble or rich, who all have something to be ashamed of...
A rare, fast-paced, picturesque comedy set against the backdrop of a police mystery.
Year: 1939
Studio: Régina
Director: Georges Lacombe, Yves Mirande
Cast: Lucien Baroux, Jacques Baumer, Jules Berry, Gaby Morlay, Elvira Popescu, Michel Simon
Crew: Georges Lacombe (Director), Yves Mirande (Director), Robert Juillard (Camera Operator), Robert Ivonnet (Sound Engineer), Robert Vernay (Administration), Georges Lacombe (Co-Writer)
Runtime: 90 minutes
Release: Mar 14, 1939
IMDb: 7.80/10 by 6 users
Popularity: 2
Country: France
Language: Français
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
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