By the Window
Par la fenêtre
Synopsis
Gaston, nicknamed Pilou, has left his native village and Yvette, the girl of his heart, to go to Paris where he has found work as a painter. He is a naive good-natured man who, like most of his fellow-workers, favors a little song or two while he works. For the time being he is busy repainting the exterior of a block of flats and, when he does not sing to pass the time, he looks through the windows, observing the tenants in their daily lives. As time goes by, he goes as far as intervening and changing the course of their lives. In the end, despite having found a lookalike of his fiancée, he returns to her.
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Bourvil
Gaston 'Pilou'
Suzy Delair
Fernande / Yvette
Michèle Philippe
Renée Laforest
Mona Dol
Blanche Duroussy
France Ellys
Mrs. Laforest, Renée's mother
André Alerme
Alavoine
René Dupuy
Albert Roussel
Jean Barrère
Paul
Paul Faivre
Laforest
Frédéric Munié
Yvette Andréyor
Clémence
Madeleine Suffel
Concierge
Jacques Baumer
Miroud
Roland Armontel
Sabourdin
Jean Berton
Agent (uncredited)
Charles Bouillaud
Joseph, concierge (uncredited)
Albert Broquin
Guest at the poster competition (uncredited)
Gaby Bruyère
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 24, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Grangier
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Neveux, Maurice Henry, Arthur Harfaux
- Original Score
- Étienne Lorin, Georges Van Parys
- Original Title
- Par la fenêtre
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Cinématographiques (L.P.C.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Grangier
Georges Neveux, Maurice Henry, Arthur Harfaux
Étienne Lorin, Georges Van Parys
Maurice Barry
Andrée Danis
Pierre Gérin
Department Leadership Roster
Gilles Grangier
Director
Georges Neveux
Writer
Maurice Henry
Writer
Arthur Harfaux
Writer
Pierre Gérin
Producer
Maurice Barry
Director of Photography
Andrée Danis
Editor
Étienne Lorin
Original Music Composer
Georges Van Parys
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for By the Window.
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Frequently Asked Questions About By the Window
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is By the Window about?
Gaston, nicknamed Pilou, has left his native village and Yvette, the girl of his heart, to go to Paris where he has found work as a painter. He is a naive good-natured man who, like most of his fellow-workers, favors a little song or two while he works. For the time being he is busy repainting the exterior of a block of flats and, when he does not sing to pass the time, he looks through the windows, observing the tenants in their daily lives. As time goes by, he goes as far as intervening and changing the course of their lives. In the end, despite having found a lookalike of his fiancée, he returns to her.
Who directed By the Window?
By the Window was directed by Gilles Grangier.
Who stars in By the Window?
The principal cast of By the Window includes Bourvil, Suzy Delair, Michèle Philippe, Mona Dol, France Ellys.
When was By the Window released and how long is it?
By the Window was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for By the Window?
The original motion picture soundtrack for By the Window was composed by Étienne Lorin, Georges Van Parys.