Lift to the Scaffold (Ascenseur pour l’échafaud)
Date: 1958
Director: Louis Malle
Production Company: Nouvelles Éditions de Films (NEF)
Stars: Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Georges Poujouly, Yori Bertin, Jean Wall, Iván Petrovich, Félix Marten, Lino Ventura
Location(s): Paris, Pas-de-Calais
Region(s): France
Storyline:
A woman’s illicit lover murders her husband by faking a suicide but a clue is left behind which leads to complications.
Additional Information:
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Also known as ‘Elevator to the Gallows’ (US Title)
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The camera pulls away from the building in which Julien Tavernier (Maurice Ronet) speaks with his lover Florence Carala on the phone. The since refurbished office block stands on Rue de Courcelles in Paris 75008.
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Julien leaves his office and makes his way up the outside of the building. Above Rue de Courcelles looking toward the corner of Rue Paul Cézanne.
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The businessman climbs up to Simon Carala's suite. Looking down on Rue de Courcelles at the junction with Rue de la Baume and Rue Paul Cézanne.
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After shooting Florence's husband and placing the gun to make the scene look like a suicide, Julien races back to the office to answer his ringing phone. Facing the corner of Rue de Courcelles and Boulevard Haussmann in the 8th arrondissement.
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Veronique (Yori Bertin) and Louis (Georges Poujouly) talk outside the flower shop as Julien leaves the building and makes for his car. The corner of Boulevard Haussmann and Rue de Courcelles.
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The florist's assistant is impressed by Julien and his Chevrolet. Looking across Boulevard Haussmann to Rue de Courcelles.
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When Julien notices that he's left a rope dangling outside Carla's office and dashes back inside, Louis climbs into the car. Looking along Rue de Courcelles from the junction with Boulevard Haussmann.
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Veronique tries to stop the hot-headed Louis but gives in before joining him. Boulevard Haussmann with Rue de Berri to the left.
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The Chevrolet's electric roof unfolds as Louis drives his girlfriend away. Avenue Friedland, Paris 8.
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The camera pans with the car, while back at the offices, Julien becomes trapped in the building's elevator when the security guard switches off the power. Hotel Friedland at the corner of Avenue Friedland and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
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Waiting at a nearby cafe, Florence Carala (Jeanne Moreau) sees Julien's car approach. Café Royal Camée on Boulevard Haussmann.
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Spotting Veronique in the passenger seat, Florence becomes puzzled. Boulevard Haussmann.
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What could have gone wrong to stop Julien meeting with her? Boulevard Haussmann, looking towards the junction with Rue Washington.
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The two young lovers continue their joy-ride and head out of the city towards the autoroute.
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The Saturday evening draws on as a young girl picks up the rope on the pavement outside the offices when Florence walks away after trying to get in. Rue de Courcelles.
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With a multitude of possibilities running through her head, Florence searches the city for Julien. Rue du Colisée, Paris.
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Luigi's is checked but no one has seen her lover. The bar on Rue du Colisée has been replaced with retail businesses.
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Florence continues her search. Champs-Élysées at the junction with Rue du Colisée, Rue de Marignan and Rue Marbeuf.
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After racing against the two youngsters along the autoroute, Horst Bencker (Iván Petrovich) inspects his car for damage when Louis runs into him outside a motel. Christian Gehret identifies this as Résidence du Golf at Le Touquet in Pas-de-Calais.
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With Louis masquerading as Tavernier, he talks with Horst while they walk through the motel's grounds. Résidence du Golf on Avenue Golf in Le Touquet located by Christian Gehret.
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Frieda Bencker (Andersen) and Veronique deposit film to be developed at the motel's photo-lab after taking pictures with Julien's camera. Christian Gehret advises that this is Résidence du Golf at Paris Plage, Le Touquet.
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Louis almost chokes on a cigar as the German tourist deduces that the young man isn't Tavernier. Résidence du Golf at Le Touquet recognised by Christian Gehret.
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In Paris, Florence asks a hotel concierge if he's seen Julien before she heads to a late night bar.
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A Security Guard inspects the office block as Julien attempts to escape through a trap door in the elevator. Looking out onto Rue de Courcelles.
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After shooting Horst and Frieda whilst taking their car, Louis drives away from the motel with Veronique. Christian Gehret identifies this as Résidence du Golf at Le Touquet on France's Opal Coast and tells us that the complex with attached golf course still exists today.
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Panicking about the murder, the teenagers arrive back in Paris.
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As they drive, the two consider what will happen when the police catch them.
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Horst's Mercedes 300 SL is driven towards Veronique's apartment. Facing Avenue du Président Kennedy on Pont de Bir-Hakeim with Métro Line 6 passing overhead.
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Veronique and Louis leave the car and continue on foot. Pont de Bir-Hakeim crossing the Seine between the 15th and 16th arrondissements. The bridge was also seen in 'Rififi'.
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A train on Line 6 of the Paris Métro rattles along above Boulevard de Grenelle in the 15th arrondissement.
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Veronique takes Louis into her flat where the two take phenobarbitone to escape justice. Boulevard de Grenelle, Paris 75015.
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Morning dawns as Florence is escorted into a police station after being arrested along with other customers for drinking after hours in the bar.
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Following a phone call, the Carala's Bentley arrives at the police station to take Florence home after she's recognised by officers inside.
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In the elevator, Julien sleeps as Sunday's church bells begin to ring. Rue de Courcelles in Paris 75008.
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Police descend on the motel at Trappes to investigate the deaths of the Germans and announce that Julien Tavernier is the murderer. Résidence du Golf at Le Touquet in Pas-de-Calais located by Christian Gehret.
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Maurice (Gérard Darrieu) the Security Guard arrives at the offices to let policemen into the building. Rue de Courcelles.
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When the power is switched back on, Julien escapes from the elevator and makes his way out of the building. Rue de Courcelles.
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As Maurice and finds the body of Simon Carla, Julien sees that his car is gone. The corner of Boulevard Haussmann and Rue de Courcelles.
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Julien walks to the cafe where he had arranged to meet Florence the previous evening. Boulevard Haussmann.
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After he's recognised by staff and customers from his picture in the newspapers, the police arrive to arrest Julien while he sits at a table in the cafe. Café Royal Camée on Boulevard Haussmann.
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In an attempt to clear her lover's name, Florence goes to Veronique's apartment. Boulevard de Grenelle.
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Inside, the young couple are found recovering from their failed suicide pact. Boulevard de Grenelle in Paris 75015.
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The shot tilts up the building where Florence tells the pair that she knows they killed the Germans. Boulevard de Grenelle, Paris.
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Louis emerges from the apartment block with his moped as Florence calls the police. Boulevard de Grenelle in the Arrondissement de Vaugirard.
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As he rides back to the hotel at Trappes, Florence follows Louis. IMDB advises that Autoroute A13 is featured in this film.
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Florence follows Louis into the motel's photo-lab . . . . . where Inspector Cherrier is waiting with the developed pictures. Résidence du Golf on Avenue Golf, Le Touquet in Pas-de-Calais identified by Christian Gehret.