(Derrière la façade)

Content: 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.

Countries:

France

Genres:

Crime,

Comedy

Runtime:

90 minutes

Year:

1939

Directors:

Yves Mirande

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Production companies:

Régina

Actors:

Commissioner Boucheron, district police officer

Inspector Lambert of the Sûreté

Alfredo d'Avila, dancer of these ladies

Gaby Valrose, minister's lover

Mrs. Rameau, wife of an industrialist and mistress of Alfredo

Crews:

Director

Director

Camera Operator

Administration

Camera Operator