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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.

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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"....
Behind the Facade (1939) was directed by Georges Lacombe. The film is a Crime, Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 30m, rated 7.8/10.
Behind the Facade runs 1h 30m (90 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.8/10 from 6 votes. Genre: Crime, Comedy.
Behind the Facade is rated 7.8/10 by 6 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Crime and Comedy fans.