7.7Behind the Facade · 1939
Behind the Facade (1939) is a Crime / Comedy film directed by Georges Lacombe, starring Lucien Baroux, Jacques Baumer, Jules Berry.
CrimeComedy
7.7Overview
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.
Cast
Lucien Baroux, Jacques Baumer, Jules Berry, Gaby Morlay, Elvira Popescu, Michel Simon, André Lefaur, Gaby Sylvia
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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.
When was "Behind the Facade" released?
Behind the Facade was released in 1939.
Who stars in "Behind the Facade"?
The cast includes Lucien Baroux, Jacques Baumer, Jules Berry, Gaby Morlay.
