The Face at the Window
THRILL PILED ON CHILL
1939 · 1h 5m · Approved
Drama, Horror
Directed by
George King
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- George King Director
- Tod Slaughter as Chevalier Lucio del Gardo
- Marjorie Taylor as Cecile de Brisson
- John Warwick as Lucien Cortier
- Aubrey Mallalieu as M. de Brisson
- Robert Adair as Police Inspector Gouffert
- Wallace Evennett as Professor Le Blanc
- Leonard Henry as Gaston, the Cook
- Kay Lewis as Babette, the Maid
- Bill Shine as Pierre, Babette's Beau
- Margaret Yarde Cast
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