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Passport to Pimlico is one of the most charmingly whimsical Ealing Studios comedies of the late 1940s-early 1950s. As a result of wartime bombing, an ancient parchment is uncovered, proving that the P... read more read more...imlico section of London belongs to Burgundy, France. Long taken for granted by other Londoners, the tiny Pimlico populace decides to take advantage of its "foreign" status. Affable oaf Stanley Holloway is made head of the new government, whereupon he merrily begins erecting borders and imposing customs duties. The sweetly satirical script of Passport to Pimlico was written by director Henry Cornelius and Ealing stalwart T.E.B. Clarke. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 24 min.

Directed by: Henry Cornelius

Release Date: October 26, 1949

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DVD Release Date: April 5, 2005

 

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  • sayers1977
    February 4, 2012
    sayers1977
    I found the film a little dated and not as skillfully shot as later classic Ealing films but I enjoyed the central idea around the film and the lengths the members of Pimlico go to in order to make a stand against England. Maybe not as 'funny' as other well known Ealing films (Th... read moree Lavender Hill Mob and Kind Hearts and Coronets for example) this is still an enjoyable British film made long before Richard Curtis started churning them out.
  • littlecharmer1959
    February 6, 2008
    littlecharmer1959
    When it comes to Brit movies I prefer ones from the 60s but this was actually alright and better than I expected. Margaret Rutherford was rather funny too.
  • madelineschulman
    November 24, 2006
    madelineschulman
    Another charming old British comedy, this one from 1949, when ration books and clothing coupons were still part of British culture. The people of Pimlico, a London neighborhood, find out that their land was deeded to the Duke of Burgundy 500 years ago, and begin acting as though... read more British law does not apply to them, as they are Burgundians. Wackiness ensues, but gentle, low=key, civilized wackiness. I love old British comedies.

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Variety Staff
January 11, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety

Sustained, lightweight comedy scoring a continual succession of laughs. Full Review

Don Druker
January 1, 2000
Don Druker, Chicago Reader

A treat. Full Review

January 11, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide

A fresh comedy with some well-aimed satirical arrows from producer Balcon's Ealing Studios, famous for their sophisticated, irreverent comedies. Full Review

Bosley Crowther
March 25, 2006
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
August 10, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Andy Klein
June 10, 2004
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May 24, 2004
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February 25, 2004
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