Watch Behind the Facade (1939) Online

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 (Lucien Baroux), the local superintendent, is dispatched to investigate, along with his rival, Inspector Lambert of the "Sûreté" (Jacques Baumer). 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. Read More

Watch Behind the Facade online. Featuring Lucien Baroux and Jacques Baumer, Behind the Facade is classified as Crime and Comedy genre movie with an average rating across the web of 7.8. It is available for streaming online in the UK The movie was filmed in France and was released on 1939. Behind the Facade was directed by Georges Lacombe,Robert Vernay,Jacques Henri-Robert. Read Less