Behind the Facade 1939
6.6 / 10
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, 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.
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.
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... Eric
... Picking
... Alfrédo d'Avila
... Gaby
... Madame Rameau
... le commissaire Boucheron
Release Date:
Mar 14, 1939 (France)
Run Time:
1hr 30`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
French
Production Countries:
France
Status:
Released
Cast & Crew of
Behind the Facade - Behind the Facade
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Cast
... Eric
... Picking
... Alfrédo d'Avila
... Gaby
... Madame Rameau
... le commissaire Boucheron
... l'inspecteur Lambert
... Corbeau
... l'anglaise
... Madeleine
... Lydia
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Missia... Joséphine Picking
... Robert Bernier
MO
Marcel Orluc... Gérard Bernier
... Le télégraphiste
... Marie, l'habilleuse de Lydia
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Lina Darwils... Une locataire
... Le brigadier
... Le gigolo de Gaby
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Raymone... La bonne de Madame Mathieu
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... Administration
... General Manager
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