The French owner of an antique shop, Desius Heiss, 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.
- 6.3
- 1947
- Released
- 1h 31m
Oskar Homolka
Desius Heiss
Derek Farr
Robert Graham
Muriel Pavlow
Margaret Heiss
Manning Whiley
Corder Morris
Diana Dors
Mildred
Kathleen Harrison
Mrs. Catt
Garry Marsh
Major Elliot
Kenneth Griffith
Archie Fellows
Jan Van Loewen
Professor Vanetti
Johnnie Schofield
Inspector Robson
Irene Handl
Ruby Towser
Katie Johnson
Woman in Shop
Vi Kaley
Flower SellerDavid Keir
Gentlemen CustomerJames Knight
Publican
Eliot Makeham
Theatre Usher
Released
en
- #expatriate
- #antiques shop
Reviews
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, t