Behind the Facade (1939)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Georges Lacombe
- Yves Mirande
Writing:
- Max Kolpé
- Georges Lacombe
- Yves Mirande
Stars:
Release Date: 1939-03-14
7.8/10
7.8/10
- Country: FR
- Language: Français
- Runtime: 90
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Eric, German naturalized French
Picking, knife-throwing artist
Commissioner Boucheron, district police officer
Alfredo d'Avila, dancer of these ladies
Gaby Valrose, minister's lover
Madame Rameau
Inspector Lambert of the Sûreté
Mr. Corbeau, kleptomaniac
English, Albert's companion, Eric's mistress
Madeleine Martin, in love with André
Mrs. Rameau, wife of an industrialist and mistress of Alfredo
Lydia, singer at “Perroquet”, mistress of the President
Telegraphist who discovered the corpse
Marie, Lydia's dresser
Brigadier
André Laurent, bank cashier, lover of Madeleine
Soldier, confined in the room of a “country”
Judge Bernier, President of the Court of Appeal
Albert Durant, stockbroker and poker player
Concierge of the two buildings
Jules, government minister and Gaby's lover
Mrs. Bernier, wife of the President
Owner of the "Perroquet" and the festivities upstairs
Taxi driver (uncredited)
Agent (uncredited)
Agent (uncredited)
(uncredited)
Pianist of the “Perroquet” (uncredited)
Mr. Martin, blind, father of Madeleine
