
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 class... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| User ReviewNeil OThe third adaptation of the stage play by F. Brooke Warren features a sinister Tod Slaughter hamming it up marvellously. The film moves at a fast pace, and is a total delight. Slaughter barnstorms his usual and the cast pick up the pieces around him. Untypically this was a film that was much more American in style, with international aspiration however the essence of Slaughter's previous work remained. Crisp monochrome print used for the new UK Odeon DVD release. |
| User ReviewPaul DIt's more mystery and investigation than horror, but never gets going in either aspect. |
| User ReviewAndy FTod Slaughter is great as are some of the sets and the general atmosphere. Unfortunately it is 98% melodrama and the 'Face At The Window' as good as it is only gets seconds of coverage. Quite a hard plod to get through, but enjoy the antics of Slaughter. |