Uncle Silas

Date: 1947
Director: Charles Frank
Production Company: Two Cities Films

Stars: Jean Simmons, Katina Paxinou, Derrick de Marney, Reginald Tate, Derek Bond, Esmond Knight, Sophie Stewart, Manning Whiley
Location(s): Berkshire

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Storyline:

Following her father’s death, a young heiress goes to live with her elderly, unhinged and penniless uncle but becomes wary of his intentions.

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Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson

Also known as ‘The Inheritance’ (US Title)

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Caroline Ruthyn climbs the steps to the door after running home to Knowl Manor. Clive Turner recognised Coleshill House and Derek Higgins advises that the building stood to the east of Coleshill in Berkshire. Jules Ballantyne has also identified the property adding that it was lost in a fire back in 1952 and can be seen in the Country Life - Picture Library. (RL)

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Lord Richard Ilbury rides to rescue Caroline Ruthyn. With the appearance of a matte shot, this rather fake looking gateway could be in the studio grounds.