Elevator to the Gallows (1958) – Filming Locations
Crime / Drama / Thriller · Directed by Louis Malle · Starring Maurice Ronet, Jeanne Moreau
A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.
Where was Elevator to the Gallows filmed?
- Paris, France, Paris – Julien escapes across the bridge after the murder; the car chase sequence through Paris streets. The bridge serves as a key location for Julien's escape route and is featured in the film's tense nighttime pursuit sequences
- Paris, France, Paris – Extended night-driving sequences through central Paris; Julien and Florence navigate the empty streets. The famous Parisian thoroughfare and surrounding districts provide the atmospheric backdrop for the film's iconic nocturnal car sequences
- Paris, France, Paris – The car chase reaches this monumental square; crucial action sequence. Paris's grandest square provides a visually striking location for the climactic pursuit, emphasizing the scale and emptiness of the nocturnal city
- Paris, France, Paris – Late-night street scenes; Florence and Julien navigate through neighborhood areas. The Marais district's historic streets and architecture contribute to the film's atmospheric evocation of Paris at night
- Paris, France, Paris – Characters move through riverside locations during evening sequences. The Seine and its banks provide romantic and melancholic settings that reflect the film's mood and the characters' desperation