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Behind the Facade (1939)

Movie ★ 7.7 90 min

Crime Comedy

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.

Yves Mirande Director Georges Lacombe Director Yves Mirande Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 14, 1939
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0036575
Country
Language
Studio
Régina

Cast

Lucien Baroux Lucien Baroux Commissioner Boucheron, district police officer Jacques Baumer Jacques Baumer Inspector Lambert of the Sûreté Jules Berry Jules Berry Alfredo d'Avila, dancer of these ladies Gaby Morlay Gaby Morlay Gaby Valrose, minister's lover Elvira Popescu Elvira Popescu Mrs. Rameau, wife of an industrialist and mistress of Alfredo Michel Simon Michel Simon Picking, knife-throwing artist André Lefaur André Lefaur Mr. Corbeau, kleptomaniac Gaby Sylvia Gaby Sylvia Madeleine Martin, in love with André Andrex Andrex André Laurent, bank cashier, lover of Madeleine Simone Berriau Lydia, singer at “Perroquet”, mistress of the President Erich von Stroheim Erich von Stroheim Eric, German naturalized French Betty Stockfeld Betty Stockfeld English, Albert's companion, Eric's mistress Jacques Dumesnil Jacques Dumesnil Albert Durant, stockbroker and poker player Missia Joséphine, chicken trainer, wife of Picking Paul Faivre Paul Faivre Concierge of the two buildings Aimé Clariond Aimé Clariond Judge Bernier, President of the Court of Appeal Raymond Segard Robert Bernier, eldest son of the President Marcel Orluc Gérard Bernier, youngest son of the President

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Frequently asked questions

What is Behind the Facade about?
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.
Who directed Behind the Facade?
Behind the Facade was directed by Yves Mirande, Georges Lacombe.
Who stars in Behind the Facade?
Behind the Facade stars Lucien Baroux, Jacques Baumer, Jules Berry, Gaby Morlay.
When was Behind the Facade released?
Behind the Facade is a 1939 crime, comedy film.
Where can I watch Behind the Facade?
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