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The Lavender Hill Mob:
A meek and mild bank clerk who has safely delivered gold
bullion from the Bank of England to his bank's head office
for the past twenty years decides to steal a shipment.
He brings into the scheme an old friend (Stanley Holloway)
and two petty thieves (Sidney James and Alfie Bass) are recruited
for professional assistance. Amusing situations and dialogue
from four of the best character actors of their time make
this comedy caper film a joy to view.
The Man in the White Suit:
A scientist (Alec Guinness) invents a fabric that never gets
dirty or wears out, much to the dismay of the unions and his
own management.
Everything comes together in this movie; a brilliant idea,
a funny and incisive script, tight direction and energetic
performances.
The heroine (Joan Greenwood, also in Kind Hearts and Coronets)
must be singled out as having one of the sexiest voices on
film.
The Ladykillers:
An old lady takes in a sinister lodger (Alec Guinness). He
and his four friends commit a robbery. When she finds out
they plan to kill her, but the pensioner has a surprise for
them!
A very talented cast that includes Peter Sellers, Frankie
Howard, Kenneth Connor, Cecil Parker, Katie Johnson, Herbert
Lom and Jack Warner are upstaged by the lead's false teeth!
Writer William Rose gained an Academy Award nomination for
his original script. The only one in this quartet to be shot
in colour the picture quality is very uneven.
Conclusion: 90% Extras: 35%.
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