Behind the Facade (1939)

Name: Behind the Facade
Director: Yves Mirande
Genre: Crime, Comedy
Released: 1939-03-14
Rating: 7.7

"" He's a loser, he gets off to a bad start, but when he wants to, he always has the last word: Justice ! ""

Year 19391h 30m* 7.7/10Crime Comedy

Behind the Facade is a 1939 crime directed by Yves Mirande. It features Lucien Baroux, Jacques Baumer, Jules Berry in lead roles. The film carries a runtime of 1h 30m. Audiences have rated it 7.7/10 across 7 votes. It does not currently have an official streaming source listed for India.

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.