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The Face at the Window
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The Face at the Window

1939

THRILL PILED ON CHILL

Directed by George King

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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.

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Director
George King
Produced by
George King
Cinematographer
Hone Glendinning
Origin country
United Kingdom
Runtime
1h 5m
Language
en
Rating
NR
TMDB
5.7/10 (22 votes)
IMDb
5.9/10 (700 votes)
Released April 7, 1939

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