A series of crimes is being perpetrated around a famous singer. Strangely, during each of the crimes, the artist's voice is heard humming his favorite song. Suspicions lead to a chase through a nocturnal Paris, ending in a disused theater...
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| Bernard Blier | ... |
L'inspecteur Robert Pascal
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| Sophie Desmarets | ... |
Thérèse Planquine
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| Jacques Pills | ... |
Jacques Sartory
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Jean Davy | ... |
Alain Dalbret
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Ginette Baudin | ... |
Liliane Roy
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| Annette Poivre | ... |
Mireille
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Ariane Murator | ... |
Madame Laforgue
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Robert Le Fort | ... |
L'inspecteur Legal
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| André Wasley | ... |
Bernard
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Belaieff |
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| Jacques Dynam | ... |
Le chasseur du Père-Luc
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Sylviane Claudel | ... |
L'arpète
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Denise Benoît |
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Jacques Morel | ... |
L'imitateur Raymond Melor
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Marcel André | ... |
Le commissaire Planquine
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| Jean Wall | ... |
Le compositeur Stéphane Machau
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| Louis Salou | ... |
Tolu
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Jacques Hélian | ... |
Self
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Odette Barencey | ... |
La logeuse de Tolu (uncredited)
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Mercédès Brare | ... |
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| Léonce Corne | ... |
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Luce Fabiole | ... |
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| Nathalie Nattier | ... |
Louise Chabot (uncredited)
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Émile Riandreys | ... |
le journaliste Deval (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Christian Stengel | ||
Written by
| Yves Boisyvon | ... | (original scenario) (as Y. et J. Boisyvon) and |
| Jacqueline Boisyvon | ... | (original scenario) (as Y. et J. Boisyvon) |
| Christian Stengel | ... | (adaptation) (as Ch. Stengel) and |
| Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon | ... | (adaptation) (as M.G. Sauvajon) |
| Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon | ... | (dialogue) (as M.G. Sauvajon) |
Produced by
| Raymond Borderie | ... | producer |
| Adrien Remaugé | ... | producer |
Music by
| Francis Lopez | ||
| Louiguy | ||
| Jean Solar | ||
Cinematography by
| Christian Matras | ||
Editing by
| Claude Ibéria | ... | (as Cl. Ibéria) |
Editorial Department
| Tessa Pontaud | ... | restoration supervisor: l'image retrouvée |
Set Decoration by
| Robert Gys | ||
Costume Design by
| Marcel Rochas | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Carmen Brel | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Pierre Laurent | ... | production manager |
| Louis Théron | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles Bretoneiche | ... | assistant director (as Ch. Bretoneiche) |
Art Department
| Emile Alex | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Robert Teisseire | ... | sound (as R. Teisseire) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| René Julliard | ... | camera operator (as R. Julliard) |
| Rebilly | ... | still photographer |
Music Department
| Jacques Hélian | ... | band |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mildred Pease | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Margot Capelier | ... | secretary (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Pathé Consortium Cinéma (1945) (France) (theatrical)
- Internationale Filmallianz (IFA) (1949) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Státní Pujcovna Filmu (Czechoslovakia) (theatrical)
- Pathé Vidéo (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Pathé Vidéo (2022) (France) (Blu-ray) (4k restored version)
- Pathé Vidéo (2022) (France) (DVD) (4k restored version)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- L'Immagine Ritrovata (4k restoration: 2021)
- Éditions Roger Bernstein (music publishing company)
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A series of crimes is being perpetrated around a famous singer. Strangely, during each of the crimes, the artist's voice is heard humming his favorite song. Suspicions lead to a chase through a nocturnal Paris, ending in a disused theater where the assassin has lured his final victim. Written by ARIO |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | French censorship visa # 778 delivered on 12-10-1945. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in La Bonhomie façon Blier (2022). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Seul dans la Nuit See more » |
| Quotes |
Inspecteur Pascal:
Listen, Deval, stick to the press release. le journaliste Deval: Well, for once I was almost going to tell the truth! See more » |