The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
The British comedy film, The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), was written by T. E. B. Clarke and directed by Charles Crichton for Ealing Studios. In the movie, Henry Holland resides in luxury in Rio de Janeiro and entertains a dinner guest from Britain. As they dine, he recounts how he transformed his life through an elaborate gold bullion heist. Prior to this, Holland had worked as a dull bank clerk in London for two decades and was responsible for the delivery of gold bullion. Despite being dedicated and meticulous in his work, he hatched a plan to steal a shipment of gold but struggled to find a way to unload it safely as the black market in Britain was too risky. One day, while staying at his boarding house on Lavender Hill, he meets Alfred Pendlebury, an artist who has recently moved into the building.
Through their conversations, Holland discovers that Pendlebury runs a foundry that produces souvenirs sold at tourist destinations such as Paris. Upon realizing Pendlebury’s crucial role in the success of his plan, Holland divulges the details to the artist who willingly agrees to assist. As luck would have it, when the clerk learns of his impending transfer to a different bank department, they waste no time in putting their plan into action. They enlist the help of Lackery Wood and Shorty Fisher, two small-time criminals, and on the day of the heist, they execute their scheme flawlessly. Wood and Fisher hijack the bullion van while Pendlebury’s van is used to transport the stolen gold unnoticed.
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Alec Guinness
Stanley Holloway
Sid JamesThe British comedy film, The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), was written by T. E. B. Clarke and directed by Charles Crichton for Ealing Studios. In the movie, Henry Holland resides in luxury in Rio de Janeiro and entertains a dinner guest from Britain. As they dine, he recounts how he transformed his life through an elaborate gold bullion heist. Prior to this, Holland had worked as a dull bank clerk in London for two decades and was responsible for the delivery of gold bullion. Despite being dedicated and meticulous in his work, he hatched a plan to steal a shipment of gold but struggled to find a way to unload it safely as the black market in Britain was too risky. One day, while staying at his boarding house on Lavender Hill, he meets Alfred Pendlebury, an artist who has recently moved into the building.
Through their conversations, Holland discovers that Pendlebury runs a foundry that produces souvenirs sold at tourist destinations such as Paris. Upon realizing Pendlebury’s crucial role in the success of his plan, Holland divulges the details to the artist who willingly agrees to assist. As luck would have it, when the clerk learns of his impending transfer to a different bank department, they waste no time in putting their plan into action. They enlist the help of Lackery Wood and Shorty Fisher, two small-time criminals, and on the day of the heist, they execute their scheme flawlessly. Wood and Fisher hijack the bullion van while Pendlebury’s van is used to transport the stolen gold unnoticed.
