The Case Against X (1952)

Crime

Paul Dorgères, a wealthy industrialist, has been mysteriously murdered. The investigation is entrusted to the experienced Chief Inspector Bonnardel and his young rookie assistant, Inspector Richard. Suspicion turns to his mistress Catherine Villard, with whom he had just broken up on the night of the crime. She is soon arrested and charged. However, Inspector Richard discovers a button at the scene of the crime which could help him to trace the trail and confound the culprit(s).

Cast

L'inspecteur-chef Bonnardel
L'inspecteur Richard, jeune assistant débutant de Bonnardel
Paul Dorgères, homme d’affaires
Étiennette, la concierge
Le concierge
Le détective Henri Bouteiller
Le commissaire
Bertrand Moal
Le tailleur
Catherine Villard, maîtresse de Dorgères
Le maître d'hôtel de Dorgères
L'hôtelier de Marseille
La cuisinière de Dorgères
La nièce
La vendeuse d'articles de maroquinerie
Le vendeur de boutons (uncredited)
(uncredited)
Le Mesles (uncredited)
M. Phalempeau, homme d'affaires
Un journaliste (uncredited)
Amélie, la soubrette (uncredited)
Un homme (uncredited)
L'inspecteur Sylvestre, adjoint de Bonnardel
Maître Landry, avocat pénaliste, ténor du barreau
Mme Le Mesles
Le médecin légiste
La détenue-manucure
Le juge d'instruction Ferrand

Crew

Assistant Director
Production Director
Cinematography
Camera Operator
Sound Engineer
Original Music Composer
Key Makeup Artist
Still Photographer
Manager of Operations