The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp

The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp is a 1954 British fantasy comedy film directed by Alan Bromly and starring Felix Aylmer, Diane Cilento and Jerry Desmonde.[1] The film was based on a novel by Charles Terrot and is a remake of his television play broadcast in 1951.[2][3][4][5][6] It was shot in black and white at Beaconsfield Studios with location shooting around Islington in London.[7] The film's sets were designed by the art director Ray Simm. It was remade as a West German film of the same title in 1959.

For the German film, see The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp (1959 film).

The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp
Directed byAlan Bromly
Written bySidney Cole
Charles Terrot
Based onThe Angel Who Pawned Her Harp by Charles Terrot
Produced bySidney Cole
StarringFelix Aylmer
Diane Cilento
Jerry Desmonde
CinematographyArthur Grant
Edited byJohn Merritt
Music byAntony Hopkins
Production
company
Distributed byBritish Lion Film Corporation
Release date
  • 9 September 1954 (1954-09-09) (London)
Running time
76 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Premise

A beautiful blonde angel (Diane Cilento) arrives in Islington in London on a goodwill mission to soften the heart of pawnbroker Joshua Webman (Felix Aylmer) who specialises in old musical instruments. To raise money for her mission, she tries to pawn her harp to him. This is done through organising a "chance meeting" in the pub with a man. Webman eventually gives in and pays £300 for the harp but is disappointed when other experts tell him that it is only worth £15.

Bringing out the best in the people she meets, she shows them the path down which their happiness lies.

Cast

Critical reception

Leonard Maltin dismissed the film as "Slight, forgettable fare".[8] Allmovie called it "disposable";[9] TV Guide described it as a "Well-made, charming British picture with the standard seriocomic blend of 1950s English films".[10] Sky Movies praised Diane Cilento, "charm itself as the Angel," and appreciated a "whimsical Ealing-style comedy which keeps its feet firmly on the ground, spreading chuckles instead of sentiment and providing polished frolics in the process. Felix Aylmer - brilliant as the hard-bitten pawnbroker - Jerry Desmonde, Alfie Bass and a first-rate supporting cast help to put a high gloss on these heavenly capers".[11]

See also

References
  1. Review in The Times in the week of its London release, p. 5, 6 September 1954
  2. "The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp(1956)". imdb.com. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
  3. "The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp (1956)". Retrieved 26 December 2013.
  4. "The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp". moviefreeinfo.com. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
  5. "The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp". movies.msn.com. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
  6. "The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp (1951)". Archived from the original on 4 February 2017.
  7. "Angel Who Pawned Her Harp, The". ReelStreets. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
  8. "Angel Who Pawned Her Harp, The (1954) - Overview - TCM.com".
  9. "The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp (1954) - Alan Bromly - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie".
  10. "The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp".
  11. "The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp".
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