It All Goes to Show
Date: 1969
Director: Francis Searle
Production Company: Bayford Films
Stars: Arthur Lowe, Bill Maynard, Tim Barrett, Sheila Keith, Valerie Van Ost
Location(s): Kent
Region(s): South East E-L
Storyline:
While seeking out talent for a seaside show, the secretary of an entertainment committee contacts a theatrical impresario who puts on a presentation that’s saucier than expected.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
This film is viewable on BFI Player for free at It All Goes to Show
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- Capture 1
- 21 Sep 2022
Jim the Groundsman (Unknown) descends towards the entrance of Brightsea Bay's theatre. This is The Westgate Pavilion on Sea Road, Westgate-on-Sea in Kent.
Peter Bywaters and his wife took a short break in Kent and during their stay returned to the locations in this production. It was very sad to see the Pavilion is now a disused building.
- Capture 2
- 21 Sep 2022
When asked, Councillor Henry Parker (Arthur Lowe) tells Jim about a Council meeting that will decide about putting on a summer show. The entrance to The Westgate Pavilion in The Gardens, Westgate-on-Sea.
No camera angle can hide the dereliction.
- Capture 3
- 21 Sep 2022
The Chairman of the Entertainments Committee makes his way home. Confirmed by Peter Bywaters, this is Royal Esplanade just along from Sea Road with Westgate Bay in the top distance.
A similar view now by Peter Bywaters.
- Capture 4
- 21 Sep 2022
Councillor Parker gets out his key. Just a few yards from the pavilion, this is also Royal Esplanade in Westgate-on-Sea.
Peter wonders if this is the same breeze block wall.
- Capture 5
- 21 Sep 2022
After enlisting the help of Mike Sago, an old Army pal turned theatrical agent, Henry tells Reverend Blunt (Tim Barrett) that arrangements for the show are coming along. The Gardens surrounding The Westgate Pavilion.
The steps still survive in Peter's shot.
- Capture 6
- 21 Sep 2022
The two stand back to admire the work being put into the theatre's appearance. Facing properties on Sea Road in Westgate-on-Sea.
Peter Bywaters points out that the house has had some alteration over the years but is still recognisable.
- Capture 7
- 21 Sep 2022
That evening, the audience begins to arrive for the 'Summer Surprise'. The Westgate Pavilion on Sea Road, Westgate-on-Sea in Kent.
Captured by Peter Bywaters, a picture paints a thousands words.
- Capture 8
- 'Now' required
Following the show in which he unexpectedly took part, Henry Parker returns home to his unimpressed Wife.