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Residents of a part of London declare independence after they discover an old treaty, which leads to the need for a "Passport to Pimlico".Residents of a part of London declare independence after they discover an old treaty, which leads to the need for a "Passport to Pimlico".Residents of a part of London declare independence after they discover an old treaty, which leads to the need for a "Passport to Pimlico".
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 nominations total
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- TriviaThe 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.
- GoofsHaving seen the treasure when he fell down the hole, Arthur Pemberton returns but has to break through an earth blockage in order to 'find' the treasure again.
- Quotes
P.C. Spiller: Blimey, I'm a foreigner.
- Crazy creditsDedicated to the memory of Clothing Coupons and Ration cards.
- SoundtracksLa Guajira
(uncredited)
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A Passport to pure enjoyment
They say that the Ealing era was the British film industry's finest hour. Today, they are certainly dated but in an inventive, often very funny way. Not quaint, nor sloppy, nor nostalgic. As such they are all very watchable (& enjoyable)
"Passport to..." to my mind, is the best that depicts the street level London directly after the War, with the close-knit community rallying round, but with that 'spirit' that saw them through the Blitz. So, there's wheeling and dealing, pushing their luck, practical jokes and a broad humour that's infectious.
The story is absolute mumbo-jumbo nonsense with the subliminal message mocking the bureaucratic minefield that was necessary in shaping a devastated Britain - and London. Job's worth petty rules fly in the face of common sense.
To my mind, this is the best Ealing that snapshots a time and a place - many of the scenes are shot out in the bombed-cleared areas rather than the studio. The cast are a ragbag of the well-knowns of the time and many, many extras from young ruffians to bowler-hatted officials. It's fun and can be watched many times over. This must be at least my sixth.
It must have seemed like a breath of fresh air at the time - years of the Ministries commanding everyone in that 'proper', clipped voice, about every little detail - which they all knew they had to dutifully do. And now, we can all have a 'right larf'! at their expense.
"Passport to..." to my mind, is the best that depicts the street level London directly after the War, with the close-knit community rallying round, but with that 'spirit' that saw them through the Blitz. So, there's wheeling and dealing, pushing their luck, practical jokes and a broad humour that's infectious.
The story is absolute mumbo-jumbo nonsense with the subliminal message mocking the bureaucratic minefield that was necessary in shaping a devastated Britain - and London. Job's worth petty rules fly in the face of common sense.
To my mind, this is the best Ealing that snapshots a time and a place - many of the scenes are shot out in the bombed-cleared areas rather than the studio. The cast are a ragbag of the well-knowns of the time and many, many extras from young ruffians to bowler-hatted officials. It's fun and can be watched many times over. This must be at least my sixth.
It must have seemed like a breath of fresh air at the time - years of the Ministries commanding everyone in that 'proper', clipped voice, about every little detail - which they all knew they had to dutifully do. And now, we can all have a 'right larf'! at their expense.
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