Behind the Facade (1939)
" He's a loser, he gets off to a bad start, but when he wants to, he always has the last word: Justice ! "
Overview
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.
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Top Billed Cast
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Le commissaire Boucheron, policier du quartier
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L'inspecteur Lambert de la Sûreté
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Alfrédo d'Avila, danseur de ces dames
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Gaby Valrose, l'amante du ministre
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Mme Rameau, épouse d'un industriel et maîtresse d'Alfrédo
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Picking, l'artiste lanceur de couteaux
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M.Corbeau, le kleptomane
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Madeleine Martin, amoureuse d'André
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André Laurent, caissier de banque, amoureux de Madeleine
Original Title Derrière la façade
Status Released
Original Language French
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