Le Mystère Saint-Val (1945)

Le Mystère Saint-Val is a French comedy thriller film first released in 1945, directed by René Le Hénaff.  The film stars Fernandel, Pierre Renoir, Marcel Carpentier, Erno Crisa and Jean Dasté.  It has also been released under the title: St. Val’s Mystery.  Our overall rating for this film is: good.


Désiré Le Sec works for an insurance company owned by his uncle but has aspirations of being a great detective.  When the owner of a grand château dies in mysterious circumstances, Désiré is sent to investigate and soon concludes that foul play is at work.  If the dead man was murdered, there is certainly no shortage of suspects.  Désiré’s suspicions are confirmed when, the following night, the lady of the household is murdered in her bedroom.  Dr Dartignac notices a small mark behind the ear of the dead woman and concludes she was struck with a poisoned dart.  Who can be responsible for these killings?  Could it be the strange Max Robertal, the dumb servant girl Rose or the valet Antoine?  Evidently not, since these are the murderer’s next three victims.  That just leaves Suzy, the girl Désiré has fallen in love with, and Dr Dartignac.  When they too are sent to meet their maker, Désiré can draw only one conclusion.  He is the killer!

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