Passport to Pimlico (1949)
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- Approved
- 1h 24min
- Comedy
- 26 Oct 1949 (USA)
- Movie
Residents of a part of London declare independence after they discover an old treaty, which leads to the need for a "Passport to Pimlico".
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Stanley Holloway | ... |
Arthur Pemberton
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| Betty Warren | ... |
Connie Pemberton
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| Barbara Murray | ... |
Shirley Pemberton
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| Paul Dupuis | ... |
Duke of Burgundy
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| John Slater | ... |
Frank Huggins
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| Jane Hylton | ... |
Molly
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| Raymond Huntley | ... |
Mr. Wix
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Philip Stainton | ... |
P.C.Spiller
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Roy Carr | ... |
Benny Spiller
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| Sydney Tafler | ... |
Fred Cowan
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Nancy Gabrielle | ... |
Mrs. Cowan
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Malcolm Knight | ... |
Monty Cowan
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| Hermione Baddeley | ... |
Edie Randall
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Roy Gladdish | ... |
Charlie Randall
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Frederick Piper | ... |
Garland
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| Charles Hawtrey | ... |
Bert Fitch
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| Margaret Rutherford | ... |
Professor Hatton-Jones
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Stuart Lindsell | ... |
Coroner
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| Naunton Wayne | ... |
Straker
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| Basil Radford | ... |
Gregg
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Gilbert Davis | ... |
Bagshawe
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| Michael Hordern | ... |
Bashford
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Arthur Howard | ... |
Bassett
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| Bill Shine | ... |
Captain Willow
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Harry Locke | ... |
Sergeant
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| Sam Kydd | ... |
Sapper
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Joey Carr | ... |
Dave Parsons
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Lloyd Pearson | ... |
Fawcett
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Arthur Denton | ... |
Customs Official
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Tommy Godfrey | ... |
Bus Conductor
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| James Hayter | ... |
Commissionaire
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Masoni | ... |
Conjurer
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Fred Griffiths | ... |
Spiv
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| Grace Arnold | ... |
Pompous Woman
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Paul Demel | ... |
Central European
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| Clement Attlee | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Hyma Beckley | ... |
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
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Paul Beradi | ... |
Tube Train Passenger (uncredited)
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| Ernest Bevin | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Eddie Boyce | ... |
Man on Tube Train (uncredited)
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| Jim Brady | ... |
Man in Pub (uncredited)
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Michael Brailsford | ... |
Boy on Bicycle (uncredited)
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Jimmy Charters | ... |
Man Eating Jellied Eels (uncredited)
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| Winston Churchill | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Michael Corcoran | ... |
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
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| Michael Craig | ... |
(uncredited)
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E.V.H. Emmett | ... |
Newsreel Commentator (uncredited) (voice)
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Stanley Escane | ... |
Street trader (uncredited)
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Roy Everson | ... |
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
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Bernard Farrel | ... |
(uncredited)
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Fred Haggerty | ... |
Man in Crowd (uncredited)
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Richard Hearne | ... |
Night-time Drunk on Bike (uncredited)
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Gordon Humphries | ... |
Spiv (uncredited)
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Gerry Judge | ... |
Spiv (uncredited)
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Arthur Lovegrove | ... |
Tough Man on Underground Train (uncredited)
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John Owers | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Frank Phillips | ... |
Radio Announcer (uncredited) (voice)
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Geremy Phillips | ... |
Child at bus stop (uncredited)
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Ernie Rice | ... |
Race-walker in Final Scene (uncredited)
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| Reg Thomason | ... |
Man in Cinema (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Henry Cornelius | ||
Written by
| T.E.B. Clarke | ... | (original screenplay) |
Produced by
| Michael Balcon | ... | producer |
| E.V.H. Emmett | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Georges Auric | ||
Cinematography by
| Lionel Banes | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Michael Truman | ||
Editorial Department
| Harry Aldous | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Margaret Harper Nelson | ... | (uncredited) (casting) |
Art Direction by
| Roy Oxley | ||
Costume Design by
| Anthony Mendleson | ||
Makeup Department
| Barbara Barnard | ... | hair stylist |
| Ernest Taylor | ... | makeup artist |
| Harry Frampton | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Eleanor Jackson | ... | assistant hairdresser (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Ralph D. Hogg | ... | unit production manager |
| Hal Mason | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gordon Scott | ... | assistant director |
| John Assig | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Richmond Harding | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Simon Kershaw | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| David Peers | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Grace Bryan-Brown | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Norman Dorme | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Roger Hopkin | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Jack Shampan | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| V. Shaw | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| George Speller | ... | construction manager (uncredited) |
| R. Thurgarland | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Bob Tull | ... | property master (uncredited) |
| Len Wills | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Arthur Bradburn | ... | recordist |
| Stephen Dalby | ... | sound supervisor |
| Peter Musgrave | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Tom Otter | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Gordon Stone | ... | dubbing editor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Nosher Powell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Cecil Cooney | ... | camera operator |
| Jack Dooley | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Jack Ford | ... | chief electrician (uncredited) |
| George Levy | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Michael Shepherd | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Herbert Smith | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Chic Waterson | ... | second camera operator (uncredited) |
| Richard Woodard | ... | stills (uncredited) |
| Ricahrd Woodward | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ron Beck | ... | wardrobe master (uncredited) |
| Mrs. Minnell | ... | wardrobe mistress (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ernest Irving | ... | conductor |
| The Philharmonia Orchestra | ... | music played by |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jean Graham | ... | continuity |
| Felicia Manheim | ... | assistant continuity (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| John Newnham | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Eagle Lion Film (1949) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Eagle-Lion Films (1949) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rank Film (1949) (Netherlands) (theatrical) (as J. Arthur Rank Film)
- Classic Pictures (1952) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Stichting Filmcentrum (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1987) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Tamasa Distribution (2014) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Classic Films Distribución (2015) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Netflix (2021) (Non-US) (video) (VOD) (several territories in Europe)
- 9Gem (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- StudioCanal UK (2012) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- RCA (sound system)
- The Philharmonia Orchestra (music played by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The accidental detonation of an unexploded World War II bomb in Pimlico, London, England reveals a treasure trove. Residents find documents proving that the region is, in fact, part of Burgundy, France--ergo, it's foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area, and the "Burgundians" fight back.
Written by Stephen Parkin |
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| Taglines | Pimlico is the home of hilarity! To Fun! To Laughter! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The outdoor scenes were shot in Lambeth, a mile away from Pimlico. A set was built on a large World War II bombsite just south of Lambeth at the junction of Hercules Road. This site is now the location for municipal flats built in the 1960s. However, the buildings on the junction of Hercules Road and Lambeth Road can still be recognized from this movie, as can the railway bridge going over Lambeth Road, particularly from the scenes where food is thrown over the blockade. See more » |
| Goofs | Approx 1 hour in, during the showing of the news reel, where they are throwing cans and buckets in the air and the phrase 'hitting the production target' is said, one of those people are hit by a falling item with visible distress. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Ealing Comedies or Kind Hearts and Overdrafts (1970). See more » |
| Soundtracks | La Guajira See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Dedicated to the memory of Clothing Coupons and Ration cards. See more » |
| Quotes |
P.C. Spiller:
Blimey, I'm a foreigner. See more » |
