The Face at the Window

The Face at the Window

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NR 1939 · 65 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Horror

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.

Directed by George King

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Tod Slaughter Chevalier Lucio del Gardo
Marjorie Taylor Cecile de Brisson
John Warwick Lucien Cortier
Aubrey Mallalieu M. de Brisson
Robert Adair Police Inspector Gouffert
Wallace Evennett Professor Le Blanc
Leonard Henry Gaston, the Cook
Kay Lewis Babette, the Maid
Bill Shine Pierre, Babette's Beau
Margaret Yarde La Pinan
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