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Behind the Facade

Movie·1939·Crime, Comedy·1h 30m·Directed by Georges Lacombe, Yves Mirande

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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.

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Lucien BarouxLucien BarouxCommissioner Boucheron, district police officerJacques BaumerJacques BaumerInspector Lambert of the SûretéJules BerryJules BerryAlfredo d'Avila, dancer of these ladiesGaby MorlayGaby MorlayGaby Valrose, minister's loverElvira PopescuElvira PopescuMrs. Rameau, wife of an industrialist and mistress of AlfredoMichel SimonMichel SimonPicking, knife-throwing artistAndré LefaurAndré LefaurMr. Corbeau, kleptomaniacGaby SylviaGaby SylviaMadeleine Martin, in love with André

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