The Face at the Window

"THRILL PILED ON CHILL"

Oct 23 1940 Approved 1h 10m
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.

Plot

In 1880, the criminal called The Face 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. Chavalier 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, Chavalier uses evidences to incriminate Lucien, manipulating the incompetent Parisian chief of police.

Written by

Brooke Warren, A.R. Rawlinson, Ronald Fayre

Directed by

George King

Cast

Tod Slaughter, John Warwick, Aubrey Mallalieu

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

George King Productions

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
931
Average Rating
5.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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