The Lavender Hill Mob 1951 123movies

Watch: The Lavender Hill Mob 1951 123movies, Full Movie Online – Holland, a shy retiring man, dreams of being rich and living the good life. Faithfully, for twenty years, he has worked as a bank transfer agent for the delivery of gold bullion. One day he befriends Pendlebury, a maker of souvenirs. Holland remarks that, with Pendlebury’s smelting equipment, one could forge the gold into harmless-looking toy Eiffel Towers and smuggle the gold from England into France. Soon afterwards, the two plant a story to gain the services of professional criminals Lackery and Shorty. Together, the four plot their crime, leading to unexpected twists and turns..
Plot: A meek bank clerk who oversees the shipments of bullion joins with an eccentric neighbor to steal gold bars and smuggle them out of the country.
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The most exuberant of Ealing Comedies
This is a gentle understated English comedy, a classic example of Ealing Studios’ output of the 1950s. But paradoxically what makes it most remarkable is its sheer exuberance, the unconcealed glee of Holland and Pendlebury as they revel in the success of their audacious plan. Their first meeting after seeing each other at the police station, the drunken return to their rooms after their celebratory meal and of course the famous descent of the Eiffel Tower, their laughter echoing the giggles of the schoolgirls spiralling round and round before falling dizzily out at the bottom.

Painting and sculpture were Pendlebury’s wings, his escape from his “unspeakably hideous” business occupation. But when Holland delicately introduces him to his own dream of twenty years’ to escape – and not just metaphorically – from life as a nonentity, Pendlebury is drawn in. The scenes in the Balmoral Private Hotel in Lavender Hill are outstanding, and the sparse dialogue allows Alec Guinness and Stanley Holloway to shine as Holland suggests to Pendlebury how gold might be smuggled out of the country. “Hohohoho; By Jove, Holland, it is a good job we are both honest men.” “It is indeed, Pendlebury.”

Later in the film, the plot stands less well up to scrutiny but Guinness and Holloway are easily able to carry the viewers’ attention. Chases that turn into farces often don’t work in this style of British film, but here again Holland and Pendlebury carry such energy and excitement that they fit in well, and I am sure that even in nineteen fifties Britain, large numbers of the audience will have grasped the ironic humour of the policeman singing “Old MacDonald,” in addition to those laughing at the straightforward ludicrousness of the scene.

Aficionados of British postwar comedy will enjoy this film, and because it lacks the dryness of say, “Kind Hearts and Coronets” or “The Ladykillers” it provides a more accessible introduction for those who are new to this most wonderful of genres.

not quite a comedy not quite a drama
Although most Americans have little knowledge of his work other than Star Wars, Alec Guinness produced an amazing body of work–particularly in the 1940s-1950s–ranging from dramas to quirky comedies. I particularly love his comedies, as they are so well-done and seem so natural and real on the screen–far different from the usual fare from Hollywood.

This is an excellent film overall, but is a little less comedic in tone than some other Guinness films. This doesn’t make it bad–just a little lighter in the comedy department and a little heavier on drama. It’s the story of some unprofessional robbers and their attempt at a huge heist. All the intricate details have been worked out, all the participants coached and re-coached and all appears to be going like clockwork,….until,…….

I won’t say more, as it would ruin the surprises along the way. Just understand that the acting, writing and direction are impeccable.

Other Information:

Original Language en
Runtime 1 hr 18 min (78 min), 1 hr 21 min (81 min) (UK)
Budget 0
Revenue 0
Status Released
Rated Approved
Genre Comedy, Crime
Director Charles Crichton
Writer T.E.B. Clarke
Actors Alec Guinness, Stanley Holloway, Sidney James
Country United Kingdom
Awards Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 4 nominations total
Production Company N/A
Website N/A

Technical Information:

Sound Mix Mono (Gaumont Kalee) (RCA Sound System)
Aspect Ratio 1.37 : 1
Camera N/A
Laboratory N/A
Film Length 2,146.7 m (8 reels)
Negative Format 35 mm
Cinematographic Process Spherical
Printed Film Format 35 mm