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Passport to Pimlico (1949)

Directed by Henry Cornelius this comedy stars Stanley Holloway, Margaret Rutherford and Barbara Murray. A street in London finds out that it is the last remaining part of the Kingdom of Burgundy and declares independence.

Made by Ealing Studios this film fits into what is considered part of a golden era for comedies produced at the studio. The plot of the film is a bit silly but events with in the plot do provide an interesting nod towards political events of the time such as the Berlin Blockade. What the film does come up short on is jokes in my opinion, while it maybe one clever joke stretched out over 84 minutes it lacks the energy and consistent jokes to really sustain the film.

3/5