Rent The Embezzler (1954)
3.1 of 5 from 54 ratings
0h 58min
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- Synopsis:
- Having been told he has only two years to live due to a heart condition Henry Paulson (Charles Victor), a bored bank clerk, makes a decision about his life. Fed up with his job and feeling unloved by his wife (Phyllis Morris) Henry Paulson hits upon a plan to steal money from the bank and escape to South America to live out his days in a blaze of fun and wealth. Whilst stealing the money however Paulson is discovered by the bank manager who he proceeds to imprison in his own office. On the run Paulson seeks refuge in an Eastbourne hotel but will he escape and rebuild his shattered life?
- Actors:
- Charles Victor, Zena Marshall, Cyril Chamberlain, Avice Landone, Peggy Mount, Frank Forsyth, Leslie Weston, Dennis Chinnery, Olive Kirby, Phyllis Morris, Ian Fleming, Alastair Hunter, Michael Craig, Christopher Banks, Patrick Jordan, Sam Kydd, Toby Lenon, Carole Lesley, Ronnie Stevens, Martin Wyldeck
- Directors:
- John Gilling
- Producers:
- Robert S. Baker, Monty Berman
- Writers:
- John Gilling
- Studio:
- Strawberrry Media
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama, Thrillers
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Reviews (1) of The Embezzler
Efficient Little British 1950s B-Movie a bit like The Lavender Hill Mob - The Embezzler review by PV
I loved this short little film, I suppose a Britflick B-movies in 1954. Nice and short too. Not the false endings and 2 and a half hours' running time of modern movies, This come sin at just over an hour and 10 minutes.
I suppose it may have been influenced by the 1951 A-Movie The Lavender Hill Mob.
But there is much to enjoy here, the deception of a man on the run, and irony of other guest's comments at the Eastbourne guesthouse - back in the days when people lived in such places, British people not asylum seekers as is the case often now in such places.
Yes, it's old and so old-fashioned and creaky BUT stuff made now will seem the same in 65 years!
The main actor Charles Victor played supporting roles for decades so this is a rare starring role for him. Perfectly cast.
No spoilers but a rather shocking ending, one which would be seen as perhaps too shocking for TV now.
I enjoyed it. 4 stars. Always fun to see empty carless roads of the 1950s too.
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