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On Christmas night, Inspecteur Antoine is asked to investigate the murder of Brignon, an old, creepy producer. The prime suspects are Jenny Lamour, a music-hall singer and Maurice, her jealous husband. Although Jenny knows Maurice’s jealousy is a major hindrance to her career, she fights to have him cleared of all suspicions, until she realises that Antoine is trying to get to her through her husband. The crime-thriller aspect of the film is only a vehicle. What really interests Clouzot is the detailed rendition of the atmospheres of a music-hall and a police station, as well as the quirky characters that populate them. Awards: Venice Film Festival 1947 - Best Direction for Henri-Georges Clouzot.
Credits: Producer, Louis Wipf ; director, Henri-Georges Clouzot ; writers, Henri-Georges Clouzot, Jean Ferry ; photography, Armand Thirard ; music, Francis Lopez, Albert Lasry ; art direction, Max Douy ; sound, William-Robert Sivel ; costumes, Jacques
Cast: Louis Jouvet, Simone Renant, Bernard Blier, Suzy Delair, Pierre Larquey, Charles Dullin, Robert Dalban, Charles Blavette, Jeanne Fusier-Gir, Gilberte Geniat, Raymond Bussieres, Annette Poivre, Rene Blancard.
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ACMI Identifier
X000516
Language
French
Subject category
Foreign language films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)