The House Across the Street

1937 1h 35m FR

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Comedy

Synopsis

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A man of integrity, Monsieur Pic is the accountant beyond reproach of the Banque Universelle. He would not dream of doing anything wrong and everybody knows it. He is therefore justly indignant when a wealthy woman offers him the position of administrator in the whorehouse she is opening soon. But only fools never change their minds and if Monsieur Pic finally accepts the position in the house across the Banque Universelle, he has three good reasons for that: first he does not get the promotion he deserved ; second, his son Albert is hired by Madame Anna as a decorator ; third, Hortense, his daughter has expressed the wish to "work" there too. The good point is that, once in the place, Pic will be rewarded for what he is worth. Even more important, the unfortunate father will be able there to keep a close eye on his two wayward children and protect them from temptation.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Elvira Popescu
Mme Anna
André Lefaur
M. Esrnest Pic
Pierre Stéphen
Mouche
André Berley
Renaudeau
Pauline Carton
Aglaé
Christiane Delyne
Gaby Duc
Milly Mathis
Louise
Laure Senty
Hortense Pic

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Christian-Jaque
Writers: Paul Nivoix, Paul Nivoix
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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89 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Christian-Jaque, shot by Marcel Lucien. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Paul Misraki. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor William Barache shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Elvira Popescu and André Lefaur and Pierre Stéphen carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0170200 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Christian-Jaque directs. Marcel Lucien behind the camera. Paul Misraki scores. William Barache cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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189 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Christian-Jaque, shot by Marcel Lucien. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Paul Misraki. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor William Barache shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Elvira Popescu and André Lefaur and Pierre Stéphen carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0170200 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.