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The Shop at Sly Corner( 1947)

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Overview

The French owner of an antique shop, Desius Heiss, (Oskar Homolka) 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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Oskar Homolka

      Desius Heiss

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      Derek Farr

      Robert Graham

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      Muriel Pavlow

      Margaret Heiss

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      Manning Whiley

      Corder Morris

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      Diana Dors

      Mildred

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      Kathleen Harrison

      Mrs. Catt

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      Garry Marsh

      Major Elliot

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      Kenneth Griffith

      Archie Fellows

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      Jan Van Loewen

      Professor Vanetti

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      Johnnie Schofield

      Inspector Robson

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      Irene Handl

      Ruby Towser

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      Katie Johnson

      Woman in Shop

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      Vi Kaley

      Flower Seller

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      David Keir

      Gentlemen Customer

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      James Knight

      Publican

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      Eliot Makeham

      Theatre Usher

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Thu Jul 07 2022
    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 ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Keywords

    • expatriate
    • antiques shop