

1951·Comedy·1h 18m
7.1
★










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.
Directed by Charles Crichton
gold
bank
souvenir
police chase
black and white
ealing
armored car robbery
eiffel tower, paris
foundry
bank clerk
cheerful

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Cast

Alec Guinness
Henry 'Dutch' Holland

Stanley Holloway
Albert Pendlebury

Sidney James
Lackery Wood

Alfie Bass
Shorty Fisher

Marjorie Fielding
Mrs. Chalk

Edie Martin
Miss Evesham

John Salew
Parkin

Ronald Adam
Turner

Arthur Hambling
Wallis

Gibb McLaughlin
Godwin

John Gregson
Farrow

Clive Morton
Station Sergeant
Crew

Charles Crichton
Director

Georges Auric
Original Music Composer

Seth Holt
Editor

Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography

Michael Balcon
Producer
Popular Reviews
62 reviews
StorminPRO
7.0★ · 07/02/26

That one girl was so fussy and wouldn't swap her tower for one that looked exactly the same, just for her to give it away anyhow
That one girl was so fussy and wouldn't swap her tower for one that looked exactly the same, just for her to give it away anyhow
sickz6mbie
7.0★ · 03/16/26

I’ll test it to see if it works, brb
I’ll test it to see if it works, brb
My Name
8.0★ · 03/05/26

Audrey Hepburn was in it like 2 seconds then dipped.
I can see why this film is so loved
I can see why this film is so loved
Audrey Hepburn was in it like 2 seconds then dipped.
I can see why this film is so loved
I can see why this film is so loved
Amelia Branfield
7.0★ · 03/04/26

An Ealing Studio’s Comedy! #west london gal era x
I really enjoyed this, and I didn’t think I would as much as I did! I think the first 20 mins/ half an hour are a bit slow and confusing (I did have to search the plot line for the first section oops) but then it became really funny and fast paced. Did some bits lowkey make no sense in the real world, yes. But it was funny and I enjoyed watching. Just get through the first section of money stockbrokery boringness and then it’s a fun ride.
Also, they tease me with Audrey Hepburn for two seconds, and then she never returned!
Glad I watched an Ealing Studio film!
I really enjoyed this, and I didn’t think I would as much as I did! I think the first 20 mins/ half an hour are a bit slow and confusing (I did have to search the plot line for the first section oops) but then it became really funny and fast paced. Did some bits lowkey make no sense in the real world, yes. But it was funny and I enjoyed watching. Just get through the first section of money stockbrokery boringness and then it’s a fun ride.
Also, they tease me with Audrey Hepburn for two seconds, and then she never returned!
Glad I watched an Ealing Studio film!
An Ealing Studio’s Comedy! #west london gal era x
I really enjoyed this, and I didn’t think I would as much as I did! I think the first 20 mins/ half an hour are a bit slow and confusing (I did have to search the plot line for the first section oops) but then it became really funny and fast paced. Did some bits lowkey make no sense in the real world, yes. But it was funny and I enjoyed watching. Just get through the first section of money stockbrokery boringness and then it’s a fun ride.
Also, they tease me with Audrey Hepburn for two seconds, and then she never returned!
Glad I watched an Ealing Studio film!
I really enjoyed this, and I didn’t think I would as much as I did! I think the first 20 mins/ half an hour are a bit slow and confusing (I did have to search the plot line for the first section oops) but then it became really funny and fast paced. Did some bits lowkey make no sense in the real world, yes. But it was funny and I enjoyed watching. Just get through the first section of money stockbrokery boringness and then it’s a fun ride.
Also, they tease me with Audrey Hepburn for two seconds, and then she never returned!
Glad I watched an Ealing Studio film!
Frankie McKay
7.0★ · 12/16/25

Despite not having the same level of depth as other comedies from Ealing Studios, there’s still a distinct charm and extremely clever plot. The characters are presented on a clear emotional level with a great use of sentiment, and some of the scenes in here are so well done. The whole Paris segment and the entire climax are great on their own, whilst the constant twists make for a fun watch. The whole coincidentally driven story is amazingly crafted too, especially through the well-written misunderstandings.
Despite not having the same level of depth as other comedies from Ealing Studios, there’s still a distinct charm and extremely clever plot. The characters are presented on a clear emotional level with a great use of sentiment, and some of the scenes in here are so well done. The whole Paris segment and the entire climax are great on their own, whilst the constant twists make for a fun watch. The whole coincidentally driven story is amazingly crafted too, especially through the well-written misunderstandings.