Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, The

Date: 1968
Director: Ronald Neame
Production Company: Twentieth Century-Fox Productions

Stars: Maggie Smith, Robert Stephens, Pamela Franklin, Gordon Jackson, Celia Johnson
Location(s): Buckinghamshire, Edinburgh, Middlesex

Region(s): ,

Storyline:

A headstrong young teacher in a private school in 1930’s Edinburgh ignores the curriculum and influences her impressionable pupils with an over-romanticized world view.

Additional Information:

The first three screen captures were uploaded by John Tunstill with others added by Phil Wilkinson from source material provided by John Tunstill.

 

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  • Capture 1
  • 19 Nov 2014

Establishing shot of Edinburgh. The back of Leamington Terrace taken from the top of Boroughmuir School. Iain Coker.

Now. Viewed from the same location at the end of the school day. SD

  • Capture 2
  • 19 Nov 2014

Panning around from the previous capture. Tony Reeve's book on Film Locations has more detail about the areas used in this film.

With thanks to the school janitor for finding the correct window to take the photos from. SD

  • Capture 3
  • 19 Nov 2014

The panning shot continues and focuses on Miss Jean Brodie's house.

Found by Iain Coker. The red painted wall is still visible. Admiral Terrace, Edinburgh. Photo taken from Boroughmuir School replaces Street View image. SD

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  • 13 Nov 2021

Miss Jean Brodie (Maggie Smith) leaves her house. Admiral Terrace, Edinburgh.

Number 5 Admiral Terrace still has a red painted wall and gate posts but Andy McArthur was unable to achieve a high level view of the property.

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Jean cycles to Marcia Blaine school. Henderson Row, Edinburgh.

Henderson Row now. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Teddy Lloyd (Robert Stephens) arrives by bus. Henderson Row, Edinburgh.

Same location now without the bus. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Teddy walks towards the school entrance. Henderson Row, Edinburgh.

The building to the right was St. Bernards-Davidson church and hall. Demolished in 1985 and replaced with flats. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

The pupils arrive at school on the first day of a new term. Henderson Row, Edinburgh.

Now. Viewed from the school gates looking towards the junction of Henderson Row and Hamilton Place. SD

  • Capture 9
  • 19 Nov 2014

Gordon Lowther (Gordon Jackson) arrives by car. Henderson Row, Edinburgh.

Now. SD

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A closer view of the buildings behind Gordon. Henderson Row, Edinburgh.

Now. The small building in the centre has been replaced with garages. SD

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Mary (Jane Carr) passes through the school gates. Henderson Row, Edinburgh.

Now. The church and hall replaced with flats. SD

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Jean, Gordon and Teddy converge at the main entrance to Marcia Blaine School. Donaldson's School for the Deaf, Henderson Row, Edinburgh.

  • Capture 13
  • 19 Nov 2014

On a school outing, Jean describes the history of Edinburgh. Grassmarket at the junction with Kings Stables Road, Edinburgh. The road is also seen in 'My Way Home' and 'Battle of the Sexes'.

Edinburgh Castle viewed from The Vennel. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Jean with her pupils including Jenny and Sandy (Pamela Franklin). Possibly Vennel in Edinburgh..

Definitely The Vennel. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

More education. Greyfriars Kirkyard which surrounds Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh Old Town.

Not far from the grave of a certain little dog. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Long shot of Teddy's studio, on Candlemaker Row, from the graveyard. Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh.

Now. SD

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  • 18 May 2016

Teddy sees Jean and her pupils from his window. Overlooking Greyfriars Kirkyard.

Not quite right but unfortunately Teddy's studio is now a private apartment, so now viewed from ground level. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Teddy runs out to catch up with Jean. Merchant Street, Edinburgh.

Now. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Teddy enters Greyfriars Kirkyard from Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh.

I had to go the long way round through the front gate. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Jean talks with Sandy. Greyfriars Kirkyard.

I wasn't tempted to walk like Sybil Thorndike. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Teddy confronts Jean in Greyfriars Kirkyard.

Now. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

The discussion continues in front of pupils. Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh.

Now. The hedge has a grown a wee bit. SD

  • Capture 23
  • 24 Oct 2022

Miss Jean Brodie and Gordon pick apples at Cramond. Barnbougle Castle on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, between Cramond and South Queensferry.

A 45 minute walk along the shore from the Forth rail bridge brought Ged Browne to Barnbougle Castle.

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  • 24 Oct 2022

Mary on the lawn at Cramond. Barnbougle Castle.

The gated property lies within an estate and Ged Browne obtained special permission to access the grounds to take his four comparison shots.

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  • 24 Oct 2022

Sandy runs around the house. Barnbougle Castle.

Ged's images are all taken on the shore side of the building so can be seen without venturing onto the property.

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  • 24 Oct 2022

The Girls run into Barnbougle Castle.

Nothing has really changed since filming took place, as Ged's captures show. With thanks to Roseberry Estates.

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  • 'Now' required

The seasons pass at Marcia Blaine. Donaldson's School for the Deaf, Henderson Row.

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Marcia Blaine school from the grounds. Donaldson's School for the Deaf, Henderson Row, Edinburgh.

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Gordon, Jean and her girls at play in the grounds of Marcia Blaine school. Pinewood Studios, Heatherden Hall grounds. The bench was also seen in 'Carry On Camping'. SD

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Jean and Gordon leave a local greengrocers. This scene was filmed at Shepperton Studios on the 1968 'Oliver' set. SD

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Miss Brodie - in her prime, with Gordon - carrying all the shopping. SD advises that the Avengerland website informs that this is Shepperton Studios' 'Oliver!' set, which is also seen in 'The Looking Glass War', 'The Creeping Flesh', 'I, Monster', 'Mr. Quilp' and 'The Best House in London'.

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Sandy walks through the streets. Shepperton Studios 'Oliver' set. Photos at- http://avengerland.theavengers.tv/studios/sheppblot.htm SD

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Sandy catches up with Jean and Gordon. Shepperton Studios 1968 'Oliver' set. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

After leaving Teddy Lloyds studio, Sandy runs through the streets.

Saxe Coburg Place, Edinburgh. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Sandy rushes to find Miss Jean Brodie.

10 Dean Bank Lane, Edinburgh. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Sandy runs through the streets and into Admiral Terrace.

Now. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Sandy runs to Miss Jean Brodie's door. Admiral Terrace, Edinburgh.

Now, with an estate agent's sign attached to the gate. SD

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Pupils leave Marcia Blaine school at the end of the day. Henderson Row, Edinburgh.

The school is now part of Edinburgh Academy. SD

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  • 19 Nov 2014

Sandy leaves the school for the last time. Henderson Row, Edinburgh.

Now. SD

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The final shot of girls leave Marcia Blaine school. Donaldson's School for the Deaf, Henderson Row, Edinburgh, Scotland.