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