Behind the Facade
" He's a loser, he gets off to a bad start, but when he wants to, he always has the last word: Justice ! "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.
Lucien Baroux
Le commissaire Boucheron, policier du quartier
Jacques Baumer
L'inspecteur Lambert de la Sûreté
Jules Berry
Alfrédo d'Avila, danseur de ces dames
Gaby Morlay
Gaby Valrose, l'amante du ministre
Elvira Popescu
Mme Rameau, épouse d'un industriel et maîtresse d'Alfrédo