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Le dolmen tragique
Chatelard, one of Viscount de Kerlec's guests, has died in mysterious conditions. The police initiates an investigation and sends detective-inspector Pauc to de Kerlec's manor. Pauc decides to mingle with the viscount's guests , who are all likely to have committed the murder. Among them, there is Jacques Mauclerc, a naval officer, and a seedy character named Bartoli, in fact a spy in search of secret documents. Pauc will end up untangling the web during a dramatic séance.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy industrialist is murdered in his isolated country house. The investigation uncovers a complex web of family secrets, hidden motives, and past betrayals. As the detective delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in the sinister past of the victim and his associates, leading to a dramatic confrontation.
Critical Reception
This early French thriller was a modest release, noted for its atmospheric tension and crime-solving narrative. While not a major critical success, it found an audience appreciative of its suspenseful plot and the performance of its lead actors, particularly Marcel Herrand.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and intricate plot.
Appreciated for its period detail and crime genre elements.
Considered a solid, though not groundbreaking, mystery thriller of its era.
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Fun Fact
Léon Mathot, who directed and starred in the film, was a prolific actor in French cinema throughout the 1930s and 1940s, often appearing in adventure and crime films.
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