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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1942-08-07
Languagefr
Runtime1h 23m
Production

Continental Films

7.2(166)
•1942•1h 23m

The Murderer Lives at Number 21

ComedyMysteryThriller

Overview

Paris, France. Commissaire Wens follows the lead of a ruthless murderer to an unexpected place.

Cinematography
Armand Thirard

Principal Cast

33 credited
Pierre Fresnay
Pierre FresnayCommissaire Wens
Suzy Delair
Suzy DelairMila Malou
Jean Tissier
Jean TissierTriquet
Pierre Larquey
Pierre LarqueyMr. Colin
Noël Roquevert
Noël RoquevertDr. Linz
René Génin
René GéninAlfred
JD
Jean DespeauxKid Robert
MN
Marc NatolArmand
Huguette Vivier
Huguette VivierNurse Vania
Odette Talazac
Odette TalazacMadame Point
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