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Behind the Facade (1939)

★ 7.7/10 90 min Crime, Comedy France French
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" He's a loser, he gets off to a bad start, but when he wants to, he always has the last word: Justice ! "

Description

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, the local superintendent, is dispatched to investigate, along with his rival, Inspector Lambert of the "Sûreté". 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.

Top Cast

Lucien Baroux
Lucien Baroux Commissioner Boucheron, district police officer
Jacques Baumer
Jacques Baumer Inspector Lambert of the Sûreté
Jules Berry
Jules Berry Alfredo d'Avila, dancer of these ladies
Gaby Morlay
Gaby Morlay Gaby Valrose, minister's lover
Elvira Popescu
Elvira Popescu Mrs. Rameau, wife of an industrialist and mistress of Alfredo
Michel Simon
Michel Simon Picking, knife-throwing artist
André Lefaur
André Lefaur Mr. Corbeau, kleptomaniac
Gaby Sylvia
Gaby Sylvia Madeleine Martin, in love with André

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