The Face at the Window

The Face at the Window

THRILL PILED ON CHILL

Directed by George King

Produced by George King Productions

193965 min5.7 / 10

A 1939 Gothic thriller set in 1880s Paris that weaves together a serial killer mystery, class-based romantic conflict, and criminal manipulation into a dark, suspenseful melodrama.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Face at the Window scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Does The Face at the Window end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is The Face at the Window violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Face at the Window sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Face at the Window easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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