Episode of Series “Forever Ealing”.
This was the first classic Ealing comedy. An ancient document reveals that London’s Pimlico district really belongs to France. The community eager to abandon post-War constraints, particularly rationing establish their independence as a ration-free state with hilarious results. Stars Stanley Holloway, Hermione Baddeley and the wonderful Margaret Rutherford.
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ACMI Identifier
304320
Language
English
Audience classification
G
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)