One Wild Oat
Date: 1951
Director: Charles Saunders
Production Company: Coronet Films
Stars: Robertson Hare, Stanley Holloway, Sam Costa, Andrew Crawford, Vera Pearce
Location(s): Hertfordshire, London
Region(s): London O-Q, South East M-Q
Storyline:
A barrister attempts to discourage his daughter’s infatuation with a philanderer by revealing his past but the plan backfires.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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- Capture 1
- 31 Jan 2022
Well after midnight, Humphrey Proudfoot (Robertson Hare) wanders about in front of the apartment block where he lives with his Wife and daughter Cherrie. Stockleigh Hall on Prince Albert Road in London NW8.
Paul Lincoln made the most of the fine weather to appreciate the Art Deco first hand. (RL)
- Capture 2
- 31 Jan 2022
Agitated because Cherrie hasn’t come home after a night out with Gregory Throstle, Humphrey makes his way towards the car park. The Art Deco Stockleigh Hall dating from 1937.
A wider shot from Paul to minimise the presence of the car. (RL)
- Capture 3
- 08 Feb 2022
After disturbing a Courting Couple, Humphrey heads back towards the building. Stockleigh Hall also features in ‘No Place for Jennifer’, ‘Four Days’ and ‘Smart Alec’.
Paul found no 'Humphrey' wandering whilst he was there. (RL)
- Capture 4
- 31 Jan 2022
At the entrance, Hooper (William Fox) suggests that maybe more fitting attire should be worn when going out. Stockleigh Hall on Prince Albert Road.
Maybe Paul was wearing fitting attire. (RL)
- Capture 5
- 31 Jan 2022
Alfred Gilbey (Stanley Holloway) arrives home with his son Fred and Cherrie. The forecourt of Stockleigh Hall in NW8.
Paul found that the gardens were now rather more manicured. (RL)
- Capture 6
- 08 Feb 2022
Cherrie Proudfoot (June Sylvaine) and her boyfriend Fred Gilbey (Andrew Crawford) get out of the car after watching trials for Alfred's racing dogs. The RIBA Bronze Medal winning Stockleigh Hall in St. John’s Wood.
Paul could not be picky as to the type of vehicle parked outside. (RL)
- Capture 7
- 'Now' required
A flashback sees Humphrey Proudfoot in his 20s, cycling with his flapper girlfriend Audrey Cuttle.
- Capture 8
- 31 Jan 2022
As Alfred speaks with his mistress Gloria Samson in the lobby, a taxi arrives outside bringing his Wife home. Looking towards Prince Albert Road from the forecourt of Stockleigh Hall.
Paul noticed that the ironwork on the doors have changed. (RL)
- Capture 9
- 31 Jan 2022
To avoid an awkward situation, Alfred Gilbey leaves his apartment dressed in his Wife’s clothes. Stockleigh Hall to the north of The Regent’s Park in NW8.
Fortunately for Paul his shot was not impeded by a resident. (RL)
- Capture 10
- 08 Feb 2022
Thumbing a lift from a passing Motorcyclist, Alfred is carried away from the building. The forecourt of Stockleigh Hall.
Whilst 'at the scene of the crime' Paul took the opportunity to take an unhindered shot to improve on his previous one. (RL)
- Capture 11
- 'Now' required
Cherrie and Fred head for Salisbury on their way to Stonehenge before returning home to make wedding plans. This appears to be facing south-east at Bushey Water Troughs on the West Coast Main Line south of Bushey & Oxhey station in Hertfordshire. More views of the location appear in ‘Left, Right and Centre’, 'Night Mail', ‘Beat Girl’, 'Escapade', ‘Train of Events’ and ‘Hide and Seek’.