Salt & Pepper
Date: 1968
Director: Richard Donner
Production Company: Chrislaw Productions, Trace-Mark Productions
Stars: Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, Michael Bates, Ilona Rodgers, John Le Mesurier, Graham Stark, Ernest Clark
Location(s): Berkshire, Hampshire, London
Region(s): London R-S, South East R-Z, South West
Storyline:
After the discovery of a murdered agent in their trendy Soho nightclub, owners Charles Salt and Christopher Pepper uncover a plot to overthrow the British government.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson
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- Capture 1
- 'Now' required
Charles Salt (Sammy Davis Junior) and Christopher Pepper (Peter Lawford) leave Admiral Greengates house after his murder. No longer "unidentified", Gordon Thomson places this as the rear of the old house at Shepperton Studios, with conservatory in the background. (RL)
- Capture 2
- 'Now' required
Salt and Pepper visit William Dove, the headmaster at Peppers old school. Elvetham Hall near Hartley Wintney, Hampshire.
- Capture 3
- 'Now' required
Salt and Pepper leave after speaking with Dove (Robertson Hare). Elvetham Hall, Hampshire.
- Capture 4
- 'Now' required
Heading back to the car with Elvetham Church in the background. Hartley Wintney, Hampshire.
- Capture 5
- 'Now' required
Salt shows off his new Mini Moke to Pepper. Studio set at Shepperton included for completeness.
- Capture 6
- 'Now' required
Salt and Pepper are pursued by Colonel Woodstock in a second unit car chase through London. Dave W mourns the closure of Patisserie Valerie who's empty shelves can be seen at 44 Old Compton Street, London W1 to the left of the capture. (RL)
- Capture 7
- 14 Jun 2013
The 'moke' has just turned onto St. Albans Street from St. James's Market in London SW1.
After much discussion and double checking, Richard Lovejoy and Phil Wilkinson found the spot. Picture by Richard.
- Capture 8
- 25 Mar 2021
Dave W tells us that Colonel Woodstock's car is parked in Ormond Yard, London SW1 as viewed from across Duke of York Street. (RL)
Looking west towards Ormond Yard and replacing Dave's Google shot. SJ
- Capture 9
- 01 Jan 2013
Woodstock gains on Salt and Pepper. The sign on the wall to the right reads 'Bridge Wharves'. Church Street, Isleworth, Middlesex at the junction with Mill Plat. The area has been redeveloped and is also seen in 'Dublin Nightmare'.
A now image of the redeveloped area by Alan Field.
- Capture 10
- 13 Jan 2013
Colonel Woodstock (John Le Mesurier) forces the 'moke' into the Thames near The Old Swan public house. The location was used for 'Night, After Night, After Night' and 'Clegg'.
Richard Lovejoy found Old Swan Wharf, Battersea Church Road, SW11. The area seems to have been devastated by redevelopment.
- Capture 11
- 'Now' required
Inspector Crabbe (Michael Bates), Sergeant Walters (Graham Stark) and the Police Commissioner (Ivor Dean) near The Salt & Pepper Club. Studio set at Shepperton included for completeness.
- Capture 12
- 23 Sep 2023
Colonel Balsom arrives for a rendezvous with Salt and Pepper. The junction of London Road and Blacknest Gate Road, Sunninghill, Berkshire.
The Bluebells Restaurant occupies this corner today. (SR)
- Capture 13
- 23 Sep 2023
The Colonel pulls up. Blacknest Gate Road, Sunninghill, Berkshire.
The petrol station has gone, but the phone box remains. (SR)
- Capture 14
- 'Now' required
Colonel Balsom (Ernest Clark) talks with Salt and Pepper. Sunninghill, Berkshire.
- Capture 15
- 13 Apr 2021
William Dove arrives at Williamsport Military Training College. Royal Holloway College, Egham in Surrey.
Nick Boorman found hardly any change.
- Capture 16
- 06 Apr 2021
The University of London's Royal Holloway College, Egham.
Looking through the gates, Nick Boorman took this comparison of the same driveway.
- Capture 17
- 06 Apr 2021
Royal Holloway College, Egham.
From the best perspective possible, Nick Boorman captures a similar view from ground level.