The Shop at Sly Corner

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.

Director:

George King

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$0.00

Revenue:

$0.00

Key words:

expatriate
antiques shop

Cast

Oskar Homolka

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Desius Heiss

Derek Farr

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Robert Graham

Muriel Pavlow

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Margaret Heiss

Manning Whiley

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Corder Morris

Diana Dors

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Mildred

Kathleen Harrison

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Mrs. Catt

Garry Marsh

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Major Elliot

Kenneth Griffith

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Archie Fellows

Jan Van Loewen

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Professor Vanetti

Johnnie Schofield

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Inspector Robson

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Reviews (1)

CinemaSerf
Written 2 year(s) ago
7
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.