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In Paris in 1880, a series of murders involving a grotesque face appearing at victims' windows, is attributed to a mysterious Wolf Man. After being accused of being the perpetrator, bank clerk Lucien Cortier (John Warwick) seeks to uncover the true identity of the murderer.
The Face at the Window: Directed by George King. With Tod Slaughter, John Warwick, Aubrey Mallalieu, Marjorie Taylor. Set in France in 1880. A series of murders is attributed to a Wolf Man.
- (759)
- Drama, Horror
- George King
- 1940-10-23
Overview. 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.
'The Face at the Window is a 1939 British horror film directed by George King. It was the second sound film adaptation of the 1897 stage melodrama by F. Broo...
- 65 min
- 428
- The Cinema Cellar
Why has the image of a face at the window been so prevalent in horror? Donato Totaro offers a reason in his first audio-visual essay, “The Face at the Window: A Glimpse into an Iconic Image”
Directed by George King. THRILL PILED ON CHILL. 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.
As film critic Jonathan Rigby admits in his audio commentary, "[THE FACE AT THE WINDOW] is a sturdy old fashioned thriller", and what could get any better than Tod Slaughter's mustache-twirling schemes and plots, than the viciousness of a wolf.
