
M
1931


“The Most Diabolical Act a Man and Mistress Ever Conceived!”
18 votes
A wealthy businessman's wife tries to cover up his suicide to cash in his life insurance policy.
Director
Denys de La PatellièreStatus
Released
Original Language
French
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Retour de manivelle (1957) For whom the ticking clock tolls. Retour de manivelle (There’s Always a Price Tag) is written and directed by Denys de La Patelliere. It stars Michele Morgan, Daniel Gelin, Michele Mercier, Bernard Blier, Peter van Eyck and Clara Gansard. Music is by Maurice Thiriet and cinematography by Pierre Montazel. Adapted from James Hadley Chase’s novel, plot finds Robert Mabillon (Gelin) as a struggling artist who saves Eric Freminger (van Eyck) from a drunken suicide attempt, and promptly gets offered employment as a chauffer by way of gratitude. Once back at the Fr…
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