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The Shop at Sly Corner

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6.2/10 • 12

1947-03-101h 31m

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The French owner of an antique shop, Desius Heiss, has become disillusioned with society since his torture as a prisoner on Devil's Island, since when he has allowed his shop to become a front for criminal activity, and he himself is a receiver of stolen goods.

Directors
George King
Editors
Manuel del Campo

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  1. Oskar Homolka

    Oskar Homolka

    Desius Heiss

  2. Derek Farr

    Derek Farr

    Robert Graham

  3. Muriel Pavlow

    Muriel Pavlow

    Margaret Heiss

  4. Manning Whiley

    Manning Whiley

    Corder Morris

  5. Diana Dors

    Diana Dors

    Mildred

  6. Kathleen Harrison

    Kathleen Harrison

    Mrs. Catt

  7. Garry Marsh

    Garry Marsh

    Major Elliot

  8. Kenneth Griffith

    Kenneth Griffith

    Archie Fellows

  9. Jan Van Loewen

    Jan Van Loewen

    Professor Vanetti

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CinemaSerf

Jul 7, 2022

7/10

Oscar Homolka is super in this crafty little crime noir. He portrays a reputable antiques dealer whose daughter "Margaret" (Muriel Pavlow) is a virtuoso violinist. Unbeknown to all, though, he also has another business fencing stolen jewellery with his friend Derek Farr. When his odious clark "Morris" (Manning Whiley) overhears one of their conversations and tries his hand at a little blackmail, things start to spiral out of control as he threatens to tell the young woman of her father's behind-the-scenes shenanigans. When he demands that he be allowed to marry her - well you can guess! George King keeps the pace of this moving along well, with Whiley really good as the scheming underling whose looming comeuppance is surely just a matter of time. The score - especially the Mendelssohn Violin concerto at the end, adds loads to the atmosphere of this superior thriller that has plenty to shout about. Rarely seen these days, but if you do come across it - give it a watch, it's a more substantial part for the star that is well worth a watch.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
expatriateantiques shop