The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Two second-rate, hammy actors, Hector Trignol and Achille Baluchet, come up with a fake murder story to draw attention to themselves. Baluchet is to kill Trignol, who will temporarily disappear then reappear, as if by magic, during the trial. But things don't go according to plan.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- André BerthomieuDirector
- Paul GuryScreenplay
Cast
- Jules BerryHector Trignol
- Michel SimonAchille Baluchet
- Marie GloryMarie 'Myra' Dupont
- Fernande AlbanyOlga Stefany
- Gaston MaugerTheater director
- Gabrielle FontanConcierge
- Paul GuryIvan
- Claire GérardMadame Irma
- Paul FaivreGuardian
- Jean DiénerCast
- Hugues de BagratideInvestigating judge
- Georges PaulaisPoliceman