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Love in Pawn (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1953, Love in Pawn is a comedy film directed by Charles Saunders.

What it’s about. A British comedy about a struggling artist and his wife living on a houseboat. To raise money she pawns him! His new family takes a liking to him particularly the daughter! The wife tries to redeem her husband but finds she has lost the pawn ticket. In a short matter of time, the whole incident becomes a national sensation. Eventually, the husband arrives back at the houseboat just in time to prevent the wife from leaving him.

Who’s in it. Love in Pawn stars Bernard Braden as Roger Fox, Barbara Kelly as Jean Fox, John Laurie as Mr McCutcheon and Reg Dixon as Albert Trusslove, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Love in Pawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love in Pawn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love in Pawn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Love in Pawn (1953)?
In US, Love in Pawn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Love in Pawn worth watching?
Love in Pawn holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Love in Pawn?
Love in Pawn stars Bernard Braden, Barbara Kelly, John Laurie, Reg Dixon and Jeannie Carson.
When was Love in Pawn released?
Love in Pawn was released in 1953.