The Face at the Window (1939)
THRILL PILED ON CHILL
In 1880, the criminal called The Wolf is responsible for a murderous rampage in France. When the Brisson Bank is robbed in Paris and the employee Michelle is murdered, the wealthy Chevalier Lucio del Gardo is the only chance to save the bank. Chevalier proposes to the owner M. de Brisson to deposit a large amount of gold, but in return he would like to marry his daughter Cecile. However, Cecile is in love with the efficient clerk Lucien Cortier that belongs to the lower classes and refuses the engagement. In order to get rid off the rival, Chevalier uses evidences to incriminate Lucien, manipulating the incompetent Parisian chief of police.
Director: George King
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: April 7, 1939
Cast
- Tod Slaughter - Chevalier Lucio del Gardo
- Marjorie Taylor - Cecile de Brisson
- John Warwick - Lucien Cortier
- Aubrey Mallalieu - M. de Brisson
- Robert Adair - Police Inspector Gouffert
- Wallace Evennett - Professor Le Blanc
- Leonard Henry - Gaston, the Cook
- Kay Lewis - Babette, the Maid
- Bill Shine - Pierre, Babette's Beau
- Margaret Yarde - La Pinan
Screenplay
- Brooke Warren (Theatre Play)
- A.R. Rawlinson (Scenario Writer)
- A.R. Rawlinson (Dialogue)
Music: Jack Beaver
Cinematography: Hone Glendinning
Editing: Jack Harris
Production: George King Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
france, poison, wolfman, black and white
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Face at the Window about?
- In 1880, the criminal called The Wolf is responsible for a murderous rampage in France. When the Brisson Bank is robbed in Paris and the employee Michelle is murdered, the wealthy Chevalier Lucio del Gardo is the only chance to save the bank. Chevalier proposes to the owner M. de Brisson to deposit a large amount of gold, but in return he would like to marry his daughter Cecile. However, Cecile is in love with the efficient clerk Lucien Cortier that belongs to the lower classes and refuses the engagement. In order to get rid off the rival, Chevalier uses evidences to incriminate Lucien, manipulating the incompetent Parisian chief of police.
- Who directed The Face at the Window?
- The Face at the Window was directed by George King.
- Who stars in The Face at the Window?
- The Face at the Window stars Tod Slaughter, Marjorie Taylor, John Warwick, Aubrey Mallalieu, Robert Adair, Wallace Evennett.
- How long is The Face at the Window?
- The Face at the Window has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Face at the Window?
- The Face at the Window is a Drama, Horror film.
- Where was The Face at the Window produced?
- The Face at the Window was produced in United Kingdom.