The Man on the Eiffel Tower
French police inspector Maigret investigates the murder of a wealthy Paris widow and her maid and ends up chasing the killer up the girders of the Eiffel Tower.
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"I'd read about this movie years ago (and nearly bought a DVD at the supermarket, but passed) so I was pleased to see it on PBS last night. It does sustain interest but ultimately isn't very satisfying. Parisian locations are very nice and lend the right touch of authenticity to Simenon's tale, but the most disappointing element is the cast. As the villain (spoiler?) Franchot Tone (who also co-produced) begins well in his quieter scenes but as his megalomania takes over he simply shouts his way through the part. Meredith plays a mousy character he's done countless times (the..."
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Producer Irving Allen was the original director, but after only three days of shooting, Charles Laughton threatened to quit if Burgess Meredith did not take over. Laughton directed the scenes in which Meredith appeared.
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French police inspector Maigret investigates the murder of a wealthy Paris widow and her maid and ends up chasing the killer up the girders of the Eiffel Tower.