Bond of Fear

Date: 1956
Director: Henry Cass
Production Company: Mid Century Film Productions

Stars: Dermot Walsh, Jane Barrett, John Colicos, Marilyn Baker, Anthony Pavey, Alan MacNaughton, Jameson Clark, John Horsley, Marianne Stone, Arnold Bell, Avril Angers, Bill Shine, Peter Swanwick, Hal Osmond, Trevor Reid
Location(s): Kent, Surrey

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Storyline:

John Sewell is planning a peaceful family holiday to France in the caravan, but there is a murderer at large. The police are searching for Dewar but he seizes his opportunity to evade their dragnet by kidnapping the Sewell family and holding their son at gunpoint in the caravan. As the family head to Dover, Sewell must decide whether to risk the life of his son by confronting the murderer or help him to escape justice.

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By in Originally uploaded in 2011 when the criteria for screen captures were significantly different than today. Additional screen captures were subsequently added through the years both in and out of continuity, as a result, the film has been re-addressed with further captures and supporting text uploaded by Richard Lovejoy.

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A lorry with a full load is seen passing large factories, the first here Johnson & Johnson Bath Road, Slough Trading Estate, Berkshire. Tony Winzar tells us that specifically it is the junction of the Bath Road (A4) and Ipswich Road.

Having worked on Slough Trading Estate for seven years, Nick Boorman saw constant demolition and construction, so it’s no surprise that this area has changed.

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Finding a smaller unit it pulls off the road where inside John Sewell (Dermot Walsh), just before he sets off on holiday, tells Scotty (Jameson Clark) not to forget “job 4936”. Richard Canavan advises that the building at the time of filming housed Wykeham Farrance Engineering in Fairlie Road, Slough Trading Estate, the company moved from there to a brand new factory on the estate in Weston Road during 1966. The lorry is pictured coming from the North, back in those days about a hundred or so yards behind it was a dead end, not now though!

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They agree to meet at the station to travel home together. The same sequence appears in ‘Impulse’. Eric Hayman informs us that the inclusion of the ex-GWR ‘Concertina’ coach in the Britannia hauled express train indicates the location as being on the Western Region of British Railways. Together with the large number of wires on the telegraph post it suggests a major main line.

The train arrives at their station. Walton-on-Thames, which is also seen in 'Tiger by the Tail' and 'Track the Man Down'.

Taken by John Harwood (SJ).

Where they both alight. Walton-on-Thames station

And another from John (SJ).

As John boards the bus and they say their farewells. Anne originally advised that this is Walton-on-Thames station forecourt.

The extension is dominant but the original building is still visible......just!

Getting off the same train is Dewar (John Calicos) who is wanted for the murder of a night watchman. Walton-on-Thames station forecourt.

An extension has been built.

Before the bus pulls off Dewar sees police car pull round the corner. Station Approach, Walton-on-Thames.

The approach now from John. (SJ)

He panics and makes a dash to board the bus. Anne Poole contacted us via Twitter and advises that standing next to the taxi rank is Bill Cook aka 'The Face’. adding that "Our local history group mentions that he wore a chauffeurs cap, smoked a pipe and played a violin. He used to play cards and used facial expressions to suggest what he was holding and his pipe used to wobble in his mouth when he had a good hand."

Walton-on-Thames railway station, north side. Replacing Andy Greenland's Google Earth View.

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When the conductor goes to collect fares Dewar jumps off the bus.

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He crosses the road to where he is living, his landlady soon asking for the rent, and he pays from his ill gotten gains.

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As John walks up the path to his house his children Michael (Anthony Pavey) and Ann (Marilyn Baker) rush to welcome him. Jules Ballantyne has found the very house, Adelaide Road, Walton-on-Thames and it has just come on to the market for sale, no surprise, it has been extended. A private road, but it is the fifth house on the left from Ashley Park Road.

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The police arrive at Dewar’s lodgings before he has time to escape and are suspicious. Det. Sgt. Daley (Alan MacNaughton) tells the driver to drop him at the corner. It looks like a train in a cutting in the background.

Daley chases Dewar and is attacked. A public broadcast for Dewar goes out over the radio. BBC, Langham Place, London.

Paul Lincoln couldn't have chosen a better day to capture this shot.

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The following morning John, Mary (Jane Barrett), Michael and Ann set off early. Adelaide Road, Walton-on-Thames, see Capture 12. And now with triple garage.

New Zealand Avenue, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey Circa 1956

Travelling through town……. New Zealand Avenue, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, identified by Richard Marum. The road also features in 'The Price of Silence' 'The Sound Barrier', 'The Third Alibi', 'Rag Doll', 'Mother Riley Meets the Vampire', 'The Naked Truth', 'The Smashing Bird I Used to Know', 'Something In The City' and 'A Weekend with Lulu'.

With the trees now mature, Nick Boorman provides this original which replaces Richard Marum's Google capture.

The corner of Thames Street and The Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames. Circa 1956

………remembering to buy some bread on the way. The corner of Thames Street and The Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames again identified by Richard Marum.

A comparative shot from John Hicks to replace the Google Earth View from Richard.

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Having stopped so that Ann ‘could make herself comfortable’ Michael goes to the caravan to find Dewar who forces them to drive further on and then off the road. A distinctive row of houses in the background.

Dewar whilst keeping Michael hostage makes their position very clear and tells them to drive on. Anthony Spencer tells us that the cycle paths on each side of the dual carriageway give the location away. This is the A24 near Burford Bridge roundabout between Dorking and Leatherhead in Surrey and the tree covered high ground on the left horizon is Box Hill.

A similar view from ground level by Anthony.

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Chertsey Road, Whitton Circa 1956

They approach a ‘road block’. Chertsey Road, Whitton and the entry/exit to the service road. It looks as though the two control covers are still there in the pavement.

421 Chertsey Road. Circa 1956

The Sergeant (Arnold Bell) insists on looking inside the caravan. Naturally, having established Capture 22 it was not difficult for Dave to 'home in' on No 421 Chertsey Road.

Dave provides the Google Earth View remarking that the original garden fence and gate styles have been preserved by some of house owners.

Chertsey Road, Whitton looking across to 435 and 437 in the center of the capture Circa 1956

On the pretext that Michael is in the caravan because he is ill and going to hospital the police provide an escort. Dave W found this dual carriageway to be Chertsey Road, Whitton looking across to 435 and 437 in the center of the capture.

Chertsey Road, Whitton looking towards 435 and 437

Dave selected this seasonal Google Earth View to reveal the all important supporting roof line.

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John decides that it is best to lose the policeman and give Dewar time to get away, so fakes running out of petrol. Found by Andy Greenland who writes, "Church Square, Shepperton.” Well done and thanks.

The policeman (John Horsely) realises that they are not behind him. Russell Road, Shepperton identified by SD

Russell Road, Shepperton. SD

The policeman goes to a garage to get a can of petrol, meanwhile Dewar refuses to make a run for it. Found by Andy Greenland who writes, "Church Square, Shepperton.” Well done and thanks.

Replacement photo viewed from inside what is now JCT9 car showroom on Chertsey Road. SD

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Despite a fight Dewar returns to the caravan with Michael.

They pull into another garage along the way. The Vine PH, Bridge Road, Chertsey. Now converted to residential, the PH was the right hand end of the buildings. Our thanks to Andy Greenland for this.

The Vine PH, Bridge Road, Chertsey. Now converted to residential, the PH was the right hand end of the buildings. Our thanks to Andy Greenland for this also.

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Having filled up, the policeman insists on escorting them to the hospital.

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They arrive at the County Hospital and drive off.

With Dewar still holding their son Michael in the caravan they pass the Crown Inn, Russell Road, Shepperton. Built circa 1866, it closed in the 1980's and is now a restaurant. Mervyn Road has been cut short, with now, only a pedestrian access to the remainder of the road accessed via Cliveden Place. With thanks to Richard Marum.

A further shot from John replacing the Google Earth View from Richard. The Crown Inn, now closed, is currently being converted into flats.....now there's a surprise!

After spending the night hidden in the country, they set off on a route planned by Dewar, to a village called ‘Sheperdswell’. Once again the A24, this time looking north near Mickleham between Dorking and Leatherhead recognised by Anthony Spencer.

Anthony returned to the location to take this comparison.

They are compelled to stop as level crossing gates ahead are closing. Anthony Spencer locates this as New Road near Albury Heath in Surrey and explains why in the following captures.

The lay of the land provides visual proof from Anthony.

Whilst Michael makes an attempt to grab the gun, a double headed train passes. Anthony Spencer makes out that the leading locomotive is an SR (ex-SE&CR) 2-6-0. The number is too blurred to read but it's most likely to be a Class N. Anthony's guess is that the second loco is an SR (ex-SE&CR) C Class 0-6-0 with the particular combination suggesting a Tonbridge-Redhill-Guildford working.

The same crossing captured by Anthony.

After the gates open they move off. Because of the locomotives pulling the train in the previous capture and the steepness of the approach to the crossing Anthony Spencer was able to find New Road near Albury Heath in Surrey.

Antony took this shot of the scene now.

Have suffered a puncture and been offered assistance from a passing travelling salesman (Peter Swanwick), that they declined, the man drives on to the local pub. Russ Williamson knows his local well, this as 'The Goat' public house on Upper Halliford Road, Shepperton in Surrey. The hostelry also appears in 'Appointment in London' and 'The House in Marsh Road'.

John Hicks send us a colourful shot of 'The Goat' as it is today.

There he discovers a note that Mary had put in his car. The Goat, 47 Upper Halliford Road, Shepperton, Surrey TW17 8RX in the background.

John Hicks provides a shot to replace the long outstanding Google Earth View.

He runs to find a telephone.

A further shot from John replacing a long outstanding Google Earth View.

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Dewar dumps John in a quarry and joins the family back in the Land Rover heading off to Dover

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They arrive at Dover ferry terminal.

Passport Control gives clearance. Dover Eastern Docks.The Customs Hall and other aspects of the ferry terminal are seen in 'Calling All Cars', 'San Ferry Ann', 'Johnny English', 'Contraband - Spain', 'Diamonds are Forever' and 'The Fourth Protocol'.

Now, or at least East Cliff Dover but an unconvincing Google image as the cliff doesn't look the same. We should almost certainly look to the east of Jubilee Way (this is the west side). SJ

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Dewar gets concerned when he sees the police.

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He grabs Michael and tours the terminal in an effort to escape, but the police are everywhere and close in on him.

At last John manages to get his hands on Dewar.

Equally dodgy. Next time someone takes a ferry ... Google/SJ

Mary brings the caravan around to pick all the family up, but they have to give a statement to the police before they can have that well earned holiday.

From the cliffs above showing the same corner now. SJ

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