Kind Hearts and Coronets

Mr. Elliott the Hangman (Miles Malleson) arrives at the gaol where Louis Mazzini, the tenth Duke of Chalfont is incarcerated. An unidentified location that is likely to be a studio set.

Chalfont, home of the D'Ascoyne family. Leeds Castle near Maidstone, Kent. The castle also appears in 'Waltz of the Toreadors'.

Almost identical, except for the 2013 clouds says Richard Lovejoy who provided this image.

The Mazzini's take a house at 73 Balaclava Avenue. Woodhurst Road, Acton, London W3.

Richard wonders if it is the same hedge?

Mama Mazzini (Audrey Fildes) is left widowed after her husband dies when Louis is born. Woodhurst Road, London W3.

Now by Richard Lovejoy who comments 'I suppose the fence does give more privacy'.

Louis' mother posts a letter to Lord Ascoyne D'Ascoyne. Woodhurst Road at the corner of Cumberland Road W3.

It looks like a VR cypher on the post box in the film, which would suggest that it was a prop as there is an Edward VII box still installed on the opposite corner. Image and information from Richard Lovejoy.

Young Louis Mazzini (Jeremy Spenser) says goodbye to his mother. Woodhurst Road W3.

Richard captured the location with sincere thanks to the BT engineer who volunteered to move his van. It was very much appreciated for khc002n and especially this shot.

After the death of his mother, Louis becomes a draper's assistant and moves to lodge with the Holland family. IMDB suggests Grange Road, Ealing, London W5.

Confirmed by Richard who found that at least they had retained one gatepost.

Outside the Holland's residence, Sibella Holland (Joan Greenwood) is driven away and courted by Lionel (John Penrose). Grange Road, London W5.

Louis Mazzini (Dennis Price) visits the family estate. Leeds Castle, near Maidstone in Kent.

Louis Mazzini enters Chalfont, the D'Ascoyne family seat. Leeds Castle, Kent.

Richard found changes to the surrounding land that prevented getting the exact angle.

Louis looks towards Chalfont.

Leeds Castle in Kent by Richard . . . . . and he didn't have to wait long for punt to oblige.

Louis returns to his lodgings at the Holland's home. Grange Road, Ealing.

Somehow it doesn't have the same "Je ne sais quoi". The same place now from Richard.

Louis Mazzini searches for Young Ascoyne D'Ascoyne at Cruikshanks Hotel. IMDB states The Guards Club, Guards Club Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire.

A little back from the waters edge Antony Blair captured the scene across Guards Club Park where the building used to stand.

Louis Mazzini approaches Ascoyne D'Ascoyne (Alec Guinness) and his mistress Clothilde (Anne Valery). The Guards Club, Maidenhead.

Antony took this looking towards the Thames with the handrails of the footbridge on the left.

Young Ascoyne, about to become Louis' first victim as he and his mistress board a punt. The Guards Club, Maidenhead with the Bath Road bridge over the River Thames in the background.

A now shot has outstood for so long that it is not unreasonable to display Tony Winzar's photo from 2013 taken from the opposite end of the bridge. The full extent of the ironwork can be appreciated here. (RL)

And here's the same capture again . . . .

. . . . because as soon after Tony provided his wider view of the bridge, Antony Blair submitted this matching comparison.

Louis cycles to engineer an encounter with Young Henry D'Ascoyne. The junction of Rectory Lane and East Street in Harrietsham, Kent.

The A20 cuts Harrietsham with East Street lying south and isolated from the main village. SJ

Louis rides on equipped with a new camera. The almshouses on East Street, Harrietsham, Kent.

Panning left. SJ

Louis sets up his camera to entrap amateur photographer Henry D'Ascoyne. The Cock Inn at the junction of Brishing Lane and Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea near Maidstone, Kent.

Not really that close to Harrietsham, about 6 miles away as the crow flies. SJ

Secret imbiber Henry D'Ascoyne (Alec Guinness) leaves the pub and spots Louis with his camera. The Cock Inn, Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea.

The great Guinness stood here. SJ

Louis and Henry hit it off and return to Henry's house.

Henry photographs his wife Edith (Valerie Hobson) with Louis as they practice archery. Gore Court Farm, Otham near Maidstone, Kent. Identified by members of the Britmovie Forum.

Edith and Louis talk as Henry is dispatched whilst working in his darkroom. Gore Court Farm off Church Road, Otham in Kent.

Henry D'Ascoyne's funeral takes place. St. Mary's Church, Denham which is also seen in 'Captain Clegg', 'Carry On Don’t Lose Your Head', 'Made in Heaven' and 'Fools Rush In'.

This is taken from the west front end of the church. (PW)

Edith and Louis speak with Ethelred D'Ascoyne (Alec Guinness) after the funeral. St Mary's Church, Denham.

Antony Blair took this shot of the back entrance to the church.

Edith is escorted home by Louis. Gore Court Farm, Otham near Maidstone.

The Reverend Lord Henry D'Ascoyne (Alec Guinness) outside his church. St Mary's Church, Village Road, Denham, Buckinghamshire.

The right hand side of the church captured by Antony.

Louis, disguised as an African Bishop, approaches the Reverend Lord Henry D'Ascoyne's parish. Village Road, Denham.

Antony Blair notes that the cottage to the left no longer exists.

Louis corners into Village Road, Denham, Buckinghamshire. This since demolished house also appears in the 1933 version of 'Three Men in a Boat'.

More of the vacant lot from Antony.

Louis approaches the Reverend Lord Henry D'Ascoyne's church where poison will be the chosen method of demise.

Antony continues to pan into Village Road.

Suffragette Lady Agatha D'Ascoyne (Alec Guinness) is arrested shortly before her murder by Louis. A studio set included for sake of completeness.

Ethelred takes Louis shooting where the former is murdered by the latter. Leeds Castle lies in the background.

The double funeral of Ethelred and Lord Ascoyne D'Ascoyne takes place and Louis Mazzini becomes the Duke of Chalfont. St Mary's Church, Village Road, Denham.

Antony Blair provides this comparison.