The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp
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| The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp | |
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| Directed by | Alan Bromly |
| Written by | Sidney Cole Charles Terrot |
| Starring | Felix Aylmer Diane Cilento Jerry Desmonde |
| Release date(s) | 1956 |
| Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp is a 1956 British black and white part-fantasy comedy film directed by Alan Bromly and starring Felix Aylmer as a second hand store owner, and Diane Cilento as the Angel. The film was based on a novel by Charles Terrot and is a remake of a television play written by him and broadcast in 1951.[1]
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[edit] Plot
A beautiful blonde angel arrives in Islington on a goodwill mission to soften the heart of pawnbroker Joshua Webman. To raise money for her mission she pawns her harp at a second hand store. Bringing out the best in the people she meets, she shows them the path down where their happiness lies.
[edit] Cast
- Felix Aylmer as pawnbroker Joshua Webman
- Diane Cilento as the Angel
- Jerry Desmonde as Parker
- Robert Eddison as The Voice
- Joe Linnane as Ned Sullivan
- Sheila Sweet as Jenny Lane
- Philip Guard as Len Burrows
- Genitha Halsey as Mrs. Burrows
- Edward Evans as Sergeant Lane
- Elaine Wodson as Mrs. Lane
- Alfie Bass as Lennox
- June Ellis as Sally
- Maurice Kaufmann as Reg
- David Kossoff as Schwartz
- Cyril Smith as Dog Owner
[edit] References
- ^ "The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp (1956)". IMDb. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047830/. Retrieved 2011-07-03.
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