{"id":75796,"date":"2021-09-05T11:34:39","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T18:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=75796"},"modified":"2021-09-05T15:56:42","modified_gmt":"2021-09-05T22:56:42","slug":"passport-to-pimlico-1949","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=75796","title":{"rendered":"Passport to Pimlico (1949)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;You see, technically, these Burgundians are aliens!&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Poster.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Poster-196x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-75797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Poster-196x300.png 196w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Poster-669x1024.png 669w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Poster-84x128.png 84w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Poster-176x270.png 176w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Poster.png 721w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nIn post-World War II London, a bomb is accidentally set off in the neighborhood of Pimlico by a group of boys playing with a tire, which unearths a cellar of buried treasure and a charter indicating that Pimlico is legally still a part of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Duchy_of_Burgundy\">Burgundy<\/a>. After a Frenchman (Paul Dupuis) arrives and claims to be the Duke of Burgundy, which is ratified by an esteemed professor (Margaret Rutherford), the local residents &#8212; including a policeman (Roy Carr), a bank manager (Raymond Huntley), and a shopkeeper (Stanley Holloway) and his daughter (Barbara Murray) &#8212; rally together to govern and care for the area, and the tiny neighborhood becomes a bastion of solidarity. But what will happen when their supplies run out?\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Margaret Rutherford Films<\/li>\n<li>Satires and Spoofs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nEaling Studios produced this satire lovingly skewering all aspects of politics and post-war survival for Britons &#8212; who, in this amiable rendering, band together to support one another (nearly) effortlessly. The pace is quick and the cast ensemble, so it&#8217;s best to simply go with the flow of the storyline and watch as the humorous situation unfolds. First, we&#8217;re briefly introduced to life under extreme rationing (which it turns out continued many years after the war ended): <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Breen.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Breen.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Breen.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Breen-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Breen-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Breen-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Breen-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Then we see what happens when discovery of a miraculous treasure stash: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Treasure.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Treasure.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Treasure.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Treasure-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Treasure-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Treasure-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Treasure-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; leads to unexpected consequences. We briefly think that tensions will focus on which of the boys was responsible for setting off the bomb (and hence, &#8220;deserving&#8221; of the spoils): <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Boys.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Boys.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Boys.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Boys-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Boys-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Boys-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Boys-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; but this becomes a moot point when discovery of a Burgundian charter: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Charter.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Charter.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Charter.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Charter-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Charter-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Charter-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Charter-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; leads the &#8220;town&#8221; to become a bastion of free-market jubilation. Upon the realization that Pimlico isn&#8217;t subject to British rationing or governance, wild partying and black market trading ensue: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still1.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still1-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still1-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still1-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still1-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Partying.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Partying.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Partying.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Partying-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Partying-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Partying-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Partying-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Naturally, however, such a glorious state of affairs can&#8217;t last forever; and when the police refuse to help out, the &#8220;Burgundians&#8221; retaliate by imposing travel restrictions (hence the &#8220;passports&#8221; of the title). <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Passports.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Passports.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Passports.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Passports-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Passports-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Passports-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Passports-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Just some of the many rapidfire subplots include Rutherford&#8217;s intermittent appearance as a professor who verifies the authenticity of Dupuis&#8217;s claim to dukedom: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Rutherford2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Rutherford2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Rutherford2.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Rutherford2-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Rutherford2-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Rutherford2-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Rutherford2-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; a burgeoning romance between Dupuis and Murray: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Romance.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Romance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Romance.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Romance-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Romance-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Romance-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Romance-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and how the surreptitious collection of water from a nearby main has unexpectedly dire consequences: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Flooding.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Flooding.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Flooding.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Flooding-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Flooding-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Flooding-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Flooding-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, a clever faux-newsreel about &#8220;plucky little Burgundy&#8221; shows the children (who&#8217;ve been shipped away to &#8220;safety&#8221;) how their parents are surviving: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Inside-Burgundy.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Inside-Burgundy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Inside-Burgundy.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Inside-Burgundy-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Inside-Burgundy-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Inside-Burgundy-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Inside-Burgundy-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and the situation eventually culminates in a hilarious show of good will as supplies are not only airlifted in but tossed across barbed wire: <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Barbed-Wire.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Barbed-Wire.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Barbed-Wire.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Barbed-Wire-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Barbed-Wire-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Barbed-Wire-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Barbed-Wire-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still3.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still3-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still3-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still3-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still3-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Given our ongoing global and local challenges with supporting one another through tough times, this very time-specific satire (scripted by T.E.B. Clarke) maintains a universally appealing charm &#8212; if only we could all resolve our conficts so easily&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable Performances, Qualities, and Moments:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Many cleverly satirical moments<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"720\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still2.png 992w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still2-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still2-128x93.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still2-768x557.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Passport-to-Pimlico-Still2-372x270.png 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nYes, for its historical relevance. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Historically Relevant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0041737\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/trailersfromhell.com\/passport-to-pimlico\/\">Trailers From Hell Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moviediva.com\/website\/MD_root\/reviewpages\/MDPassportPimlico.html\">Movie Diva Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1949\/10\/27\/archives\/passport-to-pimlico-british-offering-is-new-feature-at-translux.html\">NY Times Original Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvdtalk.com\/reviews\/15579\/ealing-comedy-collection-the-maggie-passport-to-pimlico-a-run-for-your-money-whiskey-galore-the-titfield-thunderbolt\/\">DVD Talk Review (scroll down)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moriareviews.com\/fantasy\/passport-to-pimlico-1949.htm\">Moria Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;You see, technically, these Burgundians are aliens!&#8221; Synopsis: In post-World War II London, a bomb is accidentally set off in the neighborhood of Pimlico by a group of boys playing with a tire, which unearths a cellar of buried treasure and a charter indicating that Pimlico is legally still a part of Burgundy. After a Frenchman (Paul Dupuis) arrives and claims to be the Duke of Burgundy, which is ratified by an esteemed professor (Margaret Rutherford), the local residents &#8212;&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=75796\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-75796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=75796"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75796\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":75837,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75796\/revisions\/75837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=75796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=75796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=75796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}