Rent The Shop at Sly Corner (1947)
3.4 of 5 from 65 ratings
1h 30min
- General info
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- Synopsis:
Desius Heiss (Oscar Homolka) is the French-born owner of an antique shop on Sly Corner who bears a grudge against society. His imprisonment and torture on Devil's Island has left him with scars down his back from repeated whippings. With little care for the authorities, Heiss has allowed his shop to become a centre of criminal activity and enjoys a secret career as a receiver of stolen goods. His daughter, Margaret (Muriel Pavlow) is a violin virtuoso and knows nothing of her father's criminal activities. But when the antique shop's assistant, Archie Fellowes (Kenneth Griffith), discovers the illicit trade in stolen goods, he threatens to blackmail Heiss. Desperate to keep his criminal activities a secret from his daughter, Heiss decides to silence the blackmailer. But when Inspector Robson (Johnnie Schofield) takes a close interest in the Shop at Sly Corner, Heiss must stay one step ahead of the police if he values his neck. - Actors:
- Oskar Homolka, Derek Farr, Muriel Pavlow, Manning Whiley, Kathleen Harrison, Garry Marsh, Kenneth Griffith, Jan Van Loewen, Irene Handl, Johnnie Schofield, Diana Dors, Joyce Heron, Katie Johnson, Vi Kaley, David Keir, James Knight, Eliot Makeham
- Directors:
- George King
- Producers:
- George King
- Writers:
- Edward Percy, Reginald Long, Katherine Strueby
- Aka:
- Code of Scotland Yard
- Studio:
- Odeon
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama
- Collections:
- Holidays Film Collection, Romantic Film Pairings for Valentine's Day
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 17/06/2024
- Run Time:
- 91 minutes
- Languages:
- English LPCM Mono
- Subtitles:
- English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Full Screen 1.37:1
- Colour:
- B & W
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- (0) All
- Bonus:
- Audio commentary with film historian Josephine Botting and critic Phuong Le (2024)
- Muriel Pavlow in Conversation (2009, 48 mins): the British actor discusses her career with Josephine Botting at London's National Film Theatre
- Humour andHorror (2024, 35 mins): film historian Jonathan Rigby delves into the life and career of prolific Austrian actor Oscar Homolka
- Image gallery: promotional and publicity materials
- World premiere on Blu-ray
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Reviews (1) of The Shop at Sly Corner
Antiques Roadshow: Shady Dealer Special - The Shop at Sly Corner review by griggs
It’s always a treat to stumble across a post-war British gem like Code of Scotland Yard (also known as The Shop at Sly Corner). The story is a bit paint-by-numbers and sometimes strays, but it’s never dull. Oscar Homolka is the reason: as the roguish antique dealer, he steals your heart even while scheming in the shadows.
There’s the thrill of spotting Diana Dors in her screen debut—blink and you’ll miss her, but the trivia sparkle lingers. The supporting cast pull their weight, the mood is richly post-war, and even when the plot drifts, it stays engaging.
Not a lost classic, but a superb example of mid-century British cinema balancing crime, charm, and character. It deserves a bigger audience.
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