The Face at the Window (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1939, The Face at the Window is a drama and horror film directed by George King, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1880, the criminal called The Face 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. Chavalier 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, Chavalier uses evidences to incriminate Lucien, manipulating the incompetent Parisian chief of police.
Who’s in it. The Face at the Window stars Tod Slaughter as Chevalier Lucio del Gardo, Marjorie Taylor as Cecile de Brisson, John Warwick as Lucien Cortier and Aubrey Mallalieu as M. de Brisson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Face at the Window has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Bloodstream and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Face at the Window page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Face at the Window tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Face at the Window (1939)?
- In US, The Face at the Window is available to stream on Philo, Bloodstream and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Face at the Window worth watching?
- The Face at the Window holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Face at the Window?
- The Face at the Window stars Tod Slaughter, Marjorie Taylor, John Warwick, Aubrey Mallalieu and Robert Adair.
- When was The Face at the Window released?
- The Face at the Window was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.