Behind the Facade
"" He's a loser, he gets off to a bad start, but when he wants to, he always has the last word: Justice ! ""
Originally released in 1939. Behind the Facade is a crime/comedy film. directed by Georges Lacombe.
Starring Lucien Baroux, Jacques Baumer, and Jules Berry
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 14, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Lucien Baroux
as Commissioner Boucheron, district police officer
Jacques Baumer
as Inspector Lambert of the Sûreté
Jules Berry
as Alfredo d'Avila, dancer of these ladies
Gaby Morlay
as Gaby Valrose, minister's lover
Elvira Popescu
as Mrs. Rameau, wife of an industrialist and mistress of Alfredo
Michel Simon
as Picking, knife-throwing artist
André Lefaur
as Mr. Corbeau, kleptomaniac
Gaby Sylvia
as Madeleine Martin, in love with André
Andrex
as André Laurent, bank cashier, lover of Madeleine
Simone Berriau
as Lydia, singer at “Perroquet”, mistress of the President
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Régina
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 di...
Who directed Behind the Facade?
Behind the Facade was directed by Georges Lacombe.
How long is Behind the Facade?
Behind the Facade has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Behind the Facade released?
Behind the Facade was released on March 14, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind the Facade?
The main cast of Behind the Facade includes Lucien Baroux, Jacques Baumer, Jules Berry, Gaby Morlay, Elvira Popescu.