"Le Crime De Monsieur Lange" is one of those movies that seem aimless most of the way, until you can finally see the aim: a rambling comedy turns into one of the most militantly Marxist films I have ever seen. Its thesis is that business bosses are an obstacle to personal and professional happiness. The ending is satisfying, but it does take quite a while to get there. Until you do, the chief pleasure is watching Florelle, a French Joan Blondell - lookalike who gives a lively performance. Jules Berry is also fun as the crooked, lecherous villain, but René Lefèvre, as the initially timid hero, lacks screen magnetism. **1/2 out of 4.
Review of The Crime of Monsieur Lange
