Sophie and the Crime (French: Sophie et le crime) is a 1955 French crime drama film directed by Pierre Gaspard-Huit and starring Marina Vlady, Peter van Eyck and Jean Gaven. It was shot at the Neuilly Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul Bertrand. It is based on the 1953 novel of the same title by Jacques Laurent. It is also known by the alternative title The Girl on the Third Floor.
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Synopsis
Sophie Brulard, a young journalist on a magazine, helps shelter her neighbour Franck Richter who is accused of killing his wife. He persuades her of his innocence, and she sets out to clear his name.
Cast
Marina Vlady as Sophie Brulard
Peter van Eyck as Franck Richter
Jean Gaven as Ernest Sapinaud
Dora Doll as Louise Richter
Marcelle Géniat as Mme Gretchikine
Paul Guers as Claude Broux
René Havard as Tony
Maryse Martin as La serveuse aux saucisses
André Bervil as Un commissaire
Alain Bouvette as Un photographe
Pierre Fromont as Un inspecteur
Olga Baïdar-Poliakoff as La journaliste dactylo
Yvette Lebon as Mme Gontcharoff
Pierre Dux as Commissaire Moret
Daniel Emilfork as Le barman du Montana