Behind the Facade (1939)
" He's a loser, he gets off to a bad start, but when he wants to, he always has the last word: Justice ! "
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 - Commissioner Boucheron, district police officer
- Jacques Baumer - Inspector Lambert of the Sûreté
- Jules Berry - Alfredo d'Avila, dancer of these ladies
- Gaby Morlay - Gaby Valrose, minister's lover
- Elvira Popescu - Mrs. Rameau, wife of an industrialist and mistress of Alfredo
- Michel Simon - Picking, knife-throwing artist
- André Lefaur - Mr. Corbeau, kleptomaniac
- Gaby Sylvia - Madeleine Martin, in love with André
- Andrex - André Laurent, bank cashier, lover of Madeleine
- Simone Berriau - Lydia, singer at “Perroquet”, mistress of the President
Screenplay
- Yves Mirande
- Yves Mirande (Dialogue)
- Georges Lacombe (Co-Writer)
- Max Kolpé (Co-Writer)
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 Georges Lacombe, Yves Mirande.
- Who stars in Behind the Facade?
- Behind the Facade stars Lucien Baroux, Jacques Baumer, Jules Berry, Gaby Morlay, Elvira Popescu, Michel Simon.
- How long is Behind the Facade?
- Behind the Facade has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Behind the Facade?
- Behind the Facade is a Crime, Comedy film.
- Where was Behind the Facade produced?
- Behind the Facade was produced in France.