Behind the Facade

Behind the Facade (1939)

Derrière la façade

" He's a loser, he gets off to a bad start, but when he wants to, he always has the last word: Justice ! "

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.

Date of release
1939-03-14
TMDB
7.7 / 10 (7)
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Crime, Comedy
Director
Yves Mirande, Georges Lacombe

Casting

Interesting facts

Behind the Facade is a 1939 French drama film directed by Georges Lacombe and Yves Mirande and starring Lucien Baroux, Jules Berry and André Lefaur. The film's sets were designed by the art director Lucien Aguettand. It was shot at the Epinay Studios in Paris.

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