The Ladykillers (Towa, 1955). Japanese B2 (20" X 29").. ...

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The Ladykillers (Towa, 1955). Japanese B2 (20" X 29").
Ealing Studios became known for its hilarious and prodigious output in the 1940s and 1950s, producing some of the funniest comedies of those decades. In Ladykillers, music professor Alec Guinness rents a London flat from sweet old lady Katie Johnson. He tells her that from time to time several other musicians will visit in order to rehearse. In truth, Guinness can't play a note, nor can his visitors. He's actually a criminal mastermind, holding court over a gang of thieves, including the likes of punkish Peter Sellers, homicidal Herbert Lom and punchdrunk Danny Green. The gang uses Guinness' flat as headquarters as they conceive a daring 60,000 pound robbery. Minor edge wear with small tears and a chip in the upper right corner are the only signs of handling to note. Heritage has never sold this colorful Japanese version, making it a great find for fans of British comedy. Fine/Very Fine.

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