Tapage nocturne (1951)
Directed by Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon

Crime
aka: Nocturnal Uproar

Film Synopsis

The feared head of a family of wealthy industrialists, the Varescots, is murdered by his young secretary when he tries to have his way with her.  To avoid a scandal, his grandson Frank agrees to take the blame for the killing.  Unfortunately, police superintendent Legrand is determined to get to the truth of the matter...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon
  • Script: Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon (play)
  • Cinematographer: Roger Dormoy
  • Music: Jean Marion
  • Cast: Simone Renant (Marie Varescot), Raymond Rouleau (Commissaire Legrand), Yves Vincent (Frank Varescot), Lucien Baroux (Armand Varescot), Jean Brochard (Frédéric Varescot), Elina Labourdette (Caroline, la secrétaire), Mona Dol (Gertrude Varescot), Raymond Girard (Me Gilbert Sauvin), Denise Clair (Sylvie Sauvin), Suzanne Grey (Estelle, la soubrette), Pierrette Simonet (La petite Isabelle), Odette Barencey (Femme de ménage), Jacqueline Noëlle (L'entraîneuse)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Black and White
  • Runtime: 90 min
  • Aka: Nocturnal Uproar

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