The Shop at Sly Corner (1947): Cast
The Shop at Sly Corner is a 1947 drama directed by George King, starring Oskar Homolka as Desius Heiss, Muriel Pavlow and Kathleen Harrison. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- George King
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pennant Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Shop at Sly Corner About?
The premise of The Shop at Sly Corner without spoilers.
Disillusioned after surviving torture as a prisoner on Devil’s Island, French antique dealer Desius Heiss (Oskar Homolka) has turned his shop into a cover for illicit dealings, acting as a receiver for stolen merchandise while operating under the guise of a respectable business.
The Shop at Sly Corner Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1940s
- post war britain
- french immigrant
- convict
- father daughter relationship
- murder
- strangulation
- scotland yard
- police investigation
- police inspector
- concert hall
- violin
+38 more Show fewer
- blackmailer
- car chase
- witness
- pistol
- diamond smuggling
- front
- criminal
- fistfight
- british noir
- heart attack
- poisoned dart
- antique shop
- antique dealer
- five word title
- place name in title
- police
- young
- past
- piano accompanist
- blackmail
- violinist
- bird in a cage
- sealion
- welcome home kiss
- zoo
- violin recital
- jewelry fence
- killing the blackmailer
- woman screams
- bare chested male
- wall safe
- cityscape painting
- curare blow dart
- cigar smoking
- pocket watch
- suit of armor
- killed in a car accident
- short change
The Shop at Sly Corner Cast & Characters
Oskar Homolka leads the cast as Desius Heiss, with Muriel Pavlow as Margaret Heiss and Kathleen Harrison as Mrs. Catt. Directed by George King; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director George King
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Oskar Homolka as Desius Heiss - Muriel Pavlow as Margaret Heiss
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Kathleen Harrison as Mrs. Catt -
Katie Johnson as Woman in Shop
Also Starring in The Shop at Sly Corner
· 12 more- Irene Handl Ruby Towser
- Kenneth Griffith Archie Fellows
- Eliot Makeham Theatre Usher
- Diana Dors Mildred
- Johnnie Schofield Inspector Robson
- Garry Marsh Major Elliot
- Derek Farr Robert Graham
- Vi Kaley Flower Seller
- David Keir Gentlemen Customer
- James Knight Publican
- Manning Whiley Corder Morris
- Jan Van Loewen Professor Vanetti
More from George King
More films directed by George King: Sting: Moment of Truth, Forbidden, Candlelight in Algeria and Tomorrow We Live.
Cars in The Shop at Sly Corner
1 car on screen: the 1938 Frazer Nash BMW 327 Cabriolet.
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1938 Frazer Nash BMW 327 Cabriolet Minor role
The Shop at Sly Corner Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Code of Scotland Yard” and “Butikken på hjørnet”.
- Also known as
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- Code of Scotland Yard
- Butikken på hjørnet
- Ricatto
- 街角的商店
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Suspect, The Old Curiosity Shop and The Dark Corner.
The Shop at Sly Corner FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Shop at Sly Corner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Shop at Sly Corner?
The Shop at Sly Corner runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Shop at Sly Corner released?
The Shop at Sly Corner was released on March 10, 1947.
Who directed The Shop at Sly Corner?
The Shop at Sly Corner was directed by George King.
More films by George King Who is in the cast of The Shop at Sly Corner?
The Shop at Sly Corner stars Oskar Homolka as Desius Heiss, Muriel Pavlow as Margaret Heiss and Kathleen Harrison as Mrs. Catt, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Shop at Sly Corner have a post-credit scene?
No. The Shop at Sly Corner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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