'One Missed Call': When an Onryō Goes Digital
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The Face at the Window (1940)
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. Chevalier 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, Chevalier uses evidences to incriminate Lucien, manipulating the incompetent Parisian chief of police.
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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. Chevalier 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, Chevalier uses evidences to incriminate Lucien, manipulating the incompetent Parisian chief of police.
Rating:NR
Genre:Drama, Horror
Written By:A.R. Rawlinson
In Theaters:10/23/1940
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Runtime:65 minutes
Studio:George King Productions
Cast
George King
Director
Tod Slaughter
Chevalier Lucio del Gardo
Marjorie Taylor
Cecile de Brisson
John Warwick
Lucien Cortier
Aubrey Mallalieu
M. de Brisson
Robert Adair
Police Inspector Gouffert
Wallace Evennett
Professor Le Blanc
Leonard Henry
Gaston, the Cook
Kay Lewis
Babette, the Maid
Bill Shine
Pierre, Babette's Beau
Margaret Yarde
La Pinan
Harry Terry
The Face at the Window
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