Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat (1954)
Because of his luxurious fur coat, a hammy actor becomes involved with crooks. His coat resembles the one that a gang's fence wears, and he is continually finding stolen jewelry in his coat pockets. When the gang learns that he is planning to turn the loot over to Scotland Yard, they go gunning for him and wound him while he is on stage performing 'Falstaff.' And, although wounded, he continues with his performance, trouper that he is that believes the show must go on, while the police are apprehending the gunmen.
Director: Paul Dickson
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: February 20, 1954
Cast
Screenplay
- Paul Dickson (Screenplay)
Production: Danziger Productions Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat about?
- Because of his luxurious fur coat, a hammy actor becomes involved with crooks. His coat resembles the one that a gang's fence wears, and he is continually finding stolen jewelry in his coat pockets. When the gang learns that he is planning to turn the loot over to Scotland Yard, they go gunning for him and wound him while he is on stage performing 'Falstaff.' And, although wounded, he continues with his performance, trouper that he is that believes the show must go on, while the police are apprehending the gunmen.
- Who directed Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat?
- Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat was directed by Paul Dickson.
- Who stars in Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat?
- Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat stars Paul Douglas, Robert Adair, Peter Bathurst, Wilfrid Caithness, Harold Jamieson, Andreas Malandrinos.
- How long is Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat?
- Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat?
- Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat is a Comedy, Crime film.
- Where was Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat produced?
- Calling Scotland Yard: Falstaff's Fur Coat was produced in United Kingdom.