Vulture, The
Date: 1966
Director: Lawrence Huntington
Production Company: Homeric Films Ltd, Ihod Productions Ltd, Film Finance Co Ltd
Stars: Robert Hutton, Akim Tamiroff, Broderick Crawford, Diane Clare, Philip Friend
Location(s): Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire, County Limerick (Ireland)
Region(s): Ireland, South East R-Z, South West
Storyline:
A mad scientist turns himself into a half-man, half-bird monster to avenge the death of his ancestor.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson
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- Capture 1
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This 'horror' is set in fictional Tolferro, Cornwall where schoolteacher Ellen West reports seeing a bird creature fly out of a grave as she walked home through the church yard. A brief clip is shown of Saint Nicholas Church, Adare, County Limerick, Ireland. (Steve Randall)
- Capture 2
- 'Now' required
American nuclear scientist Dr Eric Lutens examines the scene with Superintendent Wendell. Unidentified location.
- Capture 3
- 16 Nov 2020
An establishing shot of the Stroud family's home. Heatherden Hall, Iver Heath in Buckinghamshire. The location was used in 'From Russia With Love', 'A Stitch in Time', a number of 'Carry On's' and so many more.
RJ on the spot.
- Capture 4
- 11 Nov 2023
Dr. Eric Lutens arrives by train. Chippenham station on Cocklebury Road, Chippenham in Wiltshire identified by Robert Shrives.
The track was lifted during rationalisation and the platform taken out of use in 1976. (PW)
- Capture 5
- 29 Oct 2019
Trudy Lutens approaches the station to pick up her husband. Station Approach, Maidenhead.
Antony Blair took this view complete with more cars and the clock tower almost lost within the brickwork of the building behind.
- Capture 6
- 11 Nov 2023
Dr Lutens alights from the train. More second unit footage of Chippenham station in Wiltshire.
Staff at the station advised that the footbridge was replaced in the mid-2010s. (PW)
- Capture 7
- 11 Nov 2023
The camera pans with the train as it departs. Chippenham West signalbox, which closed in 1966, identified by Robert Shrives.
Looking in the direction of Thingley Junction. (PW)
- Capture 8
- 29 Oct 2019
Dr. Eric Lutens (Robert Hutton) and Trudy Lutens (Diane Clare) get into the car. The entrance to Maidenhead station.
The right side of the entrance captured by Antony Blair.
- Capture 9
- 29 Oct 2019
The couple drive away. Station Approach, Maidenhead in Berkshire.
Antony found a much changed scene with almost every building replaced.
- Capture 10
- 'Now' required
Dr Lutens approaches the home of Professor Hans Koniglich. Looking towards the Coach House at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. The building was seen in 'Echo of Diana', 'The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones', 'Carry On Don't Lose Your Head', 'The House in Nightmare Park' and 'Quest for Love'.
- Capture 11
- 'Now' required
The Doctor parks outside the Professor's house. The Coach House in Pinewood Studios.
- Capture 12
- 23 Jan 2014
Trudy descends the steps outside her family home. Heatherden Hall at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire.
The same steps in 2011. Image copyright Google Streetview.
- Capture 13
- 13 Apr 2014
Dr Lutens drives through town. Windsor Castle dominates Thames Street in Windsor, Berkshire. The town has hosted many of the 'Carry On' films this street can also be seen in 'The Cherry Picker' and 'No Sex Please, We're British'.
The same location now by Dave Wood.
- Capture 14
- 13 Apr 2014
The camera pans to follow the Doctors car. Looking along Castle Hill from Thames Street. The town has hosted many of the 'Carry On' films this street can also be seen in 'No Sex Please, We're British', 'The Stranger Left No Card', 'The Road Builder', 'The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu' and 'The Mudlark'.
And turning to the right from the previous image brings Boehm's statue of Queen Victoria into view. Picture by Dave.
- Capture 15
- 13 Apr 2014
The journey continues. Church Lane at the junction with Thames Street, Windsor.
Dave Wood captured the same corner.
- Capture 16
- 13 Apr 2014
Facing High Street from outside Windsor Guildhall. The street was seen in 'No Sex Please, We're British'.
The same street now from Dave.
- Capture 17
- 13 Apr 2014
Another panning shot ends as the car enters The Castle Hotel on High Street, Windsor.
An almost unchanged scene in this image from Dave.
- Capture 18
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A delivery boy brings a package. With part of Heatherden Hall to the left, this is, again, part of Pinewood Studios complex in Buckinghamshire.
- Capture 19
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The delivery is accepted. Pinewood Studios on Pinewood Road in Iver Heath. No expense spared on this film!
- Capture 20
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A different car but the same Dr Lutens. Phil Richards provides further evidence of how costs were saved on this film, the lodge just inside the gates of the studio on Pinewood Road. (RL)
- Capture 21
- 13 Apr 2014
The Castle Hotel on High Street seen from Castle Street in Windsor, Berkshire. An almost identical view was seen in 'The Games' and 'Tunes of Glory'.
The same location now by Dave Wood.
- Capture 22
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Professor Hans Koniglich (Akim Tamiroff) watches as Trudy departs. Another shot of The Coach House adjacent to the stable block inside Pinewood Studios at Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire.