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Cast
Albert Préjean
as Le commissaire Jules Maigret
Suzy Prim
as Émilie Petersen
Denise Grey
as Madame Van Bell
Jacques Baumer
as Arthur Donge
Florelle
as Charlotte Donge
André Gabriello
as L'inspecteur Lucas
Fernand Charpin
as Le juge d'instruction
Jean Marchat
as Fred Petersen
Gina Manès
as Ginette, la femme de service
René Génin
as Ramuel
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1945
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama, Mystery
Votes10
DirectorRichard Pottier
WritersRichard Pottier
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMajestic Hotel Cellars
About Majestic Hotel Cellars
Maigret is called to the high-class Hotel Majestic to investigate a body. The wife of a wealthy American has been killed - but to Maigret's surprise she has a gun in her purse. He begins to follow up the handful of clues that could explain her secret life and her demise.
Directed by Richard Pottier, Majestic Hotel Cellars leans on a strong ensemble — Albert Préjean, Suzy Prim, Denise Grey — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1945.
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