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 ! "
Starring: Lucien Baroux, Jacques Baumer, Jules Berry, Gaby Morlay, Elvira Popescu
Writer: Georges Lacombe, Max Kolpé, Yves Mirande, Yves Mirande
March 14, 1939
7.8 / 10
Yves Mirande & Georges Lacombe
Régina
Overview
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.