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Film rights were bought by British Lion in May 1945.<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=Variety|url=https://archive.org/details/variety158-1945-05/page/n62/mode/1up?q=%22shop+at+sly+corner%22|date=2 May 1945|title=Chatter|page=63}}</ref> |
Film rights were bought by British Lion in May 1945.<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=Variety|url=https://archive.org/details/variety158-1945-05/page/n62/mode/1up?q=%22shop+at+sly+corner%22|date=2 May 1945|title=Chatter|page=63}}</ref> It would be one of the first three movies made by Alex Korda under his new deal with British Lion, the others being ''A Man about the House'' and ''Nightbeat''. |
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Oscar Homolka was imported from the US to star.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47503182 |title=Hollywood stars form a colony in England |newspaper=[[The Australian Women's Weekly]] |volume=14, |issue=15 |location=Australia, Australia |date=21 September 1946 |accessdate=21 July 2020 |page=40 |via=National Library of Australia}} </ref> |
Oscar Homolka was imported from the US to star.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article47503182 |title=Hollywood stars form a colony in England |newspaper=[[The Australian Women's Weekly]] |volume=14, |issue=15 |location=Australia, Australia |date=21 September 1946 |accessdate=21 July 2020 |page=40 |via=National Library of Australia}} </ref> |
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Revision as of 12:27, 21 July 2020
| Code of Scotland Yard | |
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.jpg) French poster by Boris Grinsson | |
| Directed by | George King |
| Screenplay by | Reginald Long Katherine Strueby |
| Based on | the play by Edward Percy |
| Produced by | George King |
| Starring | Oskar Homolka Muriel Pavlow Derek Farr |
| Cinematography | Hone Glendinning |
| Edited by | Manuel del Campo |
| Music by | George Melachrino |
Production company | Pennant Pictures |
| Distributed by | British Lion Films (UK) |
Release date | 10 March 1947 |
Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | £140,694 (UK)[1] |
Code of Scotland Yard is a 1947 British crime film directed by George King and starring Oskar Homolka, Muriel Pavlow and Derek Farr. It was also known as The Shop at Sly Corner, from the popular stage play of that name by Edward Percy.[2][3]
It features the screen debut of Diana Dors.
Synopsis
A French antique dealer (Homolka) lives a comfortable life in London. He cares only for his daughter (Pavlow), who is trying to become a successful concert violinist. When his shop assistant (Griffith) discovers that much of his money comes from fencing stolen goods, he attempts to blackmail the Frenchman.
Cast
- Oskar Homolka as Descius Heiss
- Derek Farr as Robert Graham
- Muriel Pavlow as Margaret Heiss
- Manning Whiley as Corder Morris
- Kathleen Harrison as Mrs Catt
- Garry Marsh as Major Elliot
- Kenneth Griffith as Archie Fellowes
- Jan Van Loewen as Professor Vanetti
- Irene Handl as Ruby Towser
- Johnnie Schofield as Inspector Robson
- Diana Dors as Mildred
- Katie Johnson as Woman in Shop
- Vi Kaley as Flower Seller
- David Keir as Gentleman Customer
- James Knight as Publican
- Eliot Makeham as Theatre Usher
Original Play
The film was based on a play by Edward Percy, a conservative MP.[4] It debuted in London in May 1945. Variety called it "good theatre".[5]
It ran for over two years.[6] The London production only cost $12,000 and made a sizeable profit for its investors.[7]
The play was produced on Broadway with Boris Karloff in 1949 but only ran seven performances.[8]
BBC TV Version
The play was adapted for BBC TV in 1946.[9]
Production
Film rights were bought by British Lion in May 1945.[10] It would be one of the first three movies made by Alex Korda under his new deal with British Lion, the others being A Man about the House and Nightbeat.
Oscar Homolka was imported from the US to star.[11]
George King was to make A Lady was to Die but delayed that to make this movie. Filming started at 6 August 1946.[12] It was shot at Isleworth Studios.[13] The film's sets were designed by the art director Bernard Robinson.
Muriel Pavlov and Derek Farr, who played lovers in the movie, were married shortly after filming.[14]
Critical reception
Variety said "Absence of Oscar Homolka from screen for consider-able period makes marquee value problematical. Picture will have to rely mainly on word-of-mouth and a 15-minute cut would speed up story and help considerably. Film gathers pace and is truly cinematic in the second half, but the first part is deadly slow and too explanatory without explaining much. More, too, should have been made of the romanSs between the two young lovers."Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
References
- ^ Vincent Porter, 'The Robert Clark Account', Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television, Vol 20 No 4, 2000 p483
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039821/
- ^ "Code of Scotland Yard (1947) - Trailers, Reviews, Synopsis, Showtimes and Cast". AllMovie. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ "Playwrights' Pleas for Tax Aid". The Age. No. 28, 442. Victoria, Australia. 21 June 1946. p. 1. Retrieved 21 July 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Review of 1945 London play at Variety
- ^ "Theatre Slumps In Britain: Plea For Tax Cut". The Sydney Morning Herald. No. 34, 161. New South Wales, Australia. 18 June 1947. p. 3. Retrieved 21 July 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Robert Reud Plans Production of 'O Coward Heart' and 'Duet for Two Hands' By LOUIS CALTA. New York Times (1923-Current file); New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]28 June 1947: 10.
- ^ KARLOFF VEHICLE CLOSES SATURDAY: 'Shop at Sly Corner' to End After 7 Performances -- 'Mr. Meadowbrook' to Leave By LOUIS CALTA. New York Times (20 Jan 1949: 34.
- ^ AUTHORS COMPLAIN OF "NIGGARDLY" BROADCAST FEES: B.B.C. STATEMENT B.B.C. Says Higher Terms Are to be Offered Our London Staff. The Manchester Guardian 30 May 1947: 5.
- ^ "Chatter". Variety. 2 May 1945. p. 63.
- ^ "Hollywood stars form a colony in England". The Australian Women's Weekly. Vol. 14, , no. 15. Australia, Australia. 21 September 1946. p. 40. Retrieved 21 July 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ "London". Variety. 24 July 1946. p. 63.
- ^ "Time slowed its march". The Daily Telegraph. Vol. VII, , no. 46. New South Wales, Australia. 29 September 1946. p. 29. Retrieved 21 July 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - ^ "Film Stars Married". Morning Bulletin. No. 26, 710. Queensland, Australia. 27 January 1947. p. 1. Retrieved 21 July 2020 – via National Library of Australia.
External links
- Code of Scotland Yard at IMDb
- The Shop at Sly Corner at Letterbox DVD
- The Shop at Sly Corner at BFI
- Complete film at Internet Archive
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