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By the Window

By the Window

By the Window
1948 1h 25m5.5

By the Window

Comedy
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Gaston, nicknamed Pilou, has left his native village and Yvette, the girl of his heart, to go to Paris where he has found work as a painter. He is a naive good-natured man who, like most of his fellow-workers, favors a little song or two while he works. For the time being he is busy repainting the exterior of a block of flats and, when he does not sing to pass the time, he looks through the windows, observing the tenants in their daily lives. As time goes by, he goes as far as intervening and changing the course of their lives. In the end, despite having found a lookalike of his fiancée, he returns to her.

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DirectorGilles Grangier
ScreenplayMaurice Henry, Georges Neveux, Arthur Harfaux
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 22, 1948
CountryFrance
Languagefr
Runtime1h 25m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.5 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.3 / 10
Votes2
GenresComedy
StudioLes Productions Cinématographiques (L.P.C.)
OriginalPar la fenêtre
By the Window
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Cast

Bourvil

Bourvil

Gaston 'Pilou'

Suzy Delair

Suzy Delair

Fernande / Yvette

Michèle Philippe

Michèle Philippe

Renée Laforest

Mona Dol

Mona Dol

Blanche Duroussy

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France Ellys

Mrs. Laforest, Renée's mother

André Alerme

André Alerme

Alavoine

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René Dupuy

Albert Roussel

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Jean Barrère

Paul

Paul Faivre

Paul Faivre

Laforest

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Frédéric Munié

Yvette Andréyor

Yvette Andréyor

Clémence

Madeleine Suffel

Madeleine Suffel

Concierge

Jacques Baumer

Jacques Baumer

Miroud

Roland Armontel

Roland Armontel

Sabourdin

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Jean Berton

Agent (uncredited)

Charles Bouillaud

Charles Bouillaud

Joseph, concierge (uncredited)

Albert Broquin

Albert Broquin

Guest at the poster competition (uncredited)

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Gaby Bruyère

(uncredited)

Palmyre Levasseur

Palmyre Levasseur

Customer (uncredited)

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Colette Mareuil

Workshop saleswoman (uncredited)

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Janine Miller

(uncredited)

Henri Niel

Henri Niel

Duchamp (uncredited)

Jean-Marc Tennberg

Jean-Marc Tennberg

Cousin of Béziers (uncredited)

Yvonne Yma

Yvonne Yma

Cleaning lady (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about By the Window

Where can I watch By the Window?

By the Window (1948) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is By the Window about?

Gaston, nicknamed Pilou, has left his native village and Yvette, the girl of his heart, to go to Paris where he has found work as a painter. He is a naive good-natured man who, like most of his fellow-workers, favors a little song or two while he works. For the time being he is...

Who directed By the Window?

By the Window (1948) was directed by Gilles Grangier. The film is a Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 25m, rated 5.5/10.

How long is By the Window?

By the Window runs 1h 25m (85 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.5/10 from 2 votes. Genre: Comedy.

Is By the Window worth watching?

By the Window is rated 5.5/10 by 2 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy fans.