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1939

The Face at the Window

Directed by George King
THRILL PILED ON CHILL

In 1880, the criminal called The Wolf is responsible for a murderous rampage in France. When the Brisson Bank is robbed in Paris and the employee Michelle is murdered, the wealthy Chevalier Lucio del Gardo is the only chance to save the bank. Chevalier proposes to the owner M. de Brisson to deposit a large amount of gold, but in return he would like to marry his daughter Cecile. However, Cecile is in love with the efficient clerk Lucien Cortier that belongs to the lower classes and refuses the engagement. In order to get rid off the rival, Chevalier uses evidences to incriminate Lucien, manipulating the incompetent Parisian chief of police.

Duration

1h 5m

Released

April 7, 1939

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Cast11

  • Tod Slaughter
  • Marjorie Taylor
  • John Warwick
  • Aubrey Mallalieu
  • Robert Adair
  • Wallace Evennett
  • Leonard Henry
  • Kay Lewis
  • Bill Shine

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