Behind the Facade
movie
View on VideBits →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 & crew
André Lefaur · Andrex · Elvira Popescu · Gaby Morlay · Gaby Sylvia · Jacques Baumer · Jules Berry · Lucien Baroux · Michel Simon · Simone Berriau · Georges Lacombe · Yves Mirande