Bean

Date: 1997
Director: Mel Smith
Production Company: Polygram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title, Tiger Aspect

Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Peter MacNicol, John Mills, Pamela Reed
Location(s): California, London

Region(s): ,

Storyline:

The bumbling Mr Bean travels to America when he is entrusted to unveil a priceless painting at a Los Angeles gallery.

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Mr. Bean works as a guard at the fictitious Royal National Gallery. At the time of filming this was the Tate Gallery but the building is now known as Tate Britain, Millbank in London SW1. The gallery is seen in many films including 'Stop Press Girl', 'The Fake', 'Food for a Blush', 'Escape route', ‘A Game for Vultures’, 'A King in New York', ‘Seven Days to Noon’ and 'The Horse's Mouth'.

In the early spring evening. SJ

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A press conference is held outside the film's Grierson Art Gallery in Los Angeles to announce the return of 'Whistler's Mother' to the states. Steve Randall identifies the building at 2050 Rambla Pacifico Street, Malibu 90265 in California.

Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) is sent to Los Angeles to represent the Royal National Gallery at the unveiling of the painting. Millbank SW1 with buildings on Atterbury Street in the background.

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The house of David Langley, where Mr. Bean is welcomed as a guest whilst on his visit. Chattanooga Place, Los Angeles, California.

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David asks about his guest's position in London as the pair drive to the gallery. Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, California.

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A panorama of the city is seen as the two arrive back home.

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Mr. Bean waves as David Langley (Peter MacNicol) watches his wife and children depart when they can no longer tolerate the clumsy and destructive visitor to their home. Chattanooga Place in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.

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David and Mr. Bean drive to Pacific Park. Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California 90401. The Ferris wheel was seen from a different angle in 'Calendar Girls'.

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Mr. Bean gestures David to follow him into the park that he has chosen to visit instead of the suggested art galleries. Santa Monica Pier in California.

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When David and Mr. Bean find out that 'Whistler's Mother' has finally arrived they immediately rush to the gallery.

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The camera pans with the car as David begs Mr. Bean to behave rationally.

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The morning after his family return, David warns his daughter, Jennifer Langley (Tricia Vessey), against getting onto the motorcycle with Stingo Wheelie (Johnny Galecki). Chattanooga Place, Los Angeles 90272.

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Stingo rides away with the rebellious Jennifer as Mr. Bean collects the mail. Chattanooga Place, Los Angeles, California.

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David drives Mr. Bean back to the Grierson Gallery. The large building in the shot is 65 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, California, identified by Steve Randall.

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General Newton arrives at the gallery for the painting's unveiling. Outside 2050 Rambla Pacifico Street in Malibu located by Steve Randall.

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Gallery owner George Grierson (Harris Yulin) greets General Newton (Burt Reynolds). Steve Randall found the entrance to 2050 Rambla Pacifico Street.

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After Lieutenant Brutus breaks the news that Jennifer has been involved in a motorcycle accident, Police escort the worried father and Mr. Bean to the hospital. Around 320 West Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach, California recognised by Steve Randall.

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The race through the streets continues. Steve Randall identifies this view as facing eastwards on East Broadway towards the intersection with Linden Avenue in Long Beach.

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A red light is run through as a corner is taken at speed. Looking south at the corner of Linden Avenue and East Broadway in Long Beach, California located by Steve Randall.

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David is told to drive on as Lieutenant Brutus (Richard Gant) stops to deal with an armed robbery. Steve Randall found the corner of East 1st Street and Elm Avenue in Long Beach.

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The camera tilts up as David's car rushes on to the hospital. Looking from the corner of East 1st Street and Elm Avenue, Long Beach in California identified by Steve Randall.

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David drives his guest through Hollywood after his daughter recovers consciousness due to Mr. Bean's inadvertent actions. Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

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Mr. Bean enjoys the sights. Sunset Boulevard at the intersection with Larrabee Street, West Hollywood.

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Photographs are taken as the tour continues. The trio of cypress trees to the right led Steve Randall to find the roadway outside 513 North Canon Drive in Beverley Hill, California.

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Mr. Bean says farewell to David at the airport. This is supposed to be the entrance to the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport on World Way in Los Angeles, California, United States . . . . but is it?

Back at home in his bedsit flat, Mr. Bean settles down to sleep with his teddy. A District Line train pulls out of Stamford Brook station behind the building on Prebend Gardens in London W4.

The hedges in front of 36 and 34 Prebend Gardens have thrived in the spring sunshine. SJ