Code of Scotland Yard (1947)
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Originally released in 1945 as Shop at Sly Corner, Code of Scotland Yard is an effective British imitation of the Hollywood film noir genre. Oscar Homolka plays a seemingly benign antique dealer who maintains a comfortable lifestyle by fencing stolen goods. Homolka's daughter (Muriel Pavlow), an aspiring musician, is the only person he genuinely cares about. Thus when the girl's future is threatened by a slimy blackmailer (Kenneth Griffith) who is unsatisfied with a mere cash settlement, Homolka is left with no choice but to get rid of the bounder. Oscar Homolka, a Viennese character actor who worked prolifically on both sides of the Atlantic, is the principal attraction in Code of Scotland Yard, which was based on popular London stage play by Edward Percy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Oscar Homolka - Descius Heiss
- Muriel Pavlow - Margaret Heiss
- Manning Whiley - Corder Morris
- Garry Marsh - Maj. Elliot
- Irene Handl - Ruby Towser
- Diana Dors - Mildred
- Derek Farr - Robert Graham
- Kenneth Griffith - Archie Fellowes
- Kathleen Harrison - Mrs. Catt
- Jan van Loewen - Professor Vanetti
- Johnnie Schofield - Inspector Robson
- Director(s):
- George King
- Writer(s):
- Edward Percy, Reginald Long, Katherine Strueby
- Producer(s):
- George King
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