Marriage of Convenience (An Edgar Wallace Mystery)

On her scooter, Barbara Blair (Jennifer Daniel) approaches the Registry Office. The rear of the Guildhall in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey.

Peter Bywaters tells us that the new building in the background is Guildhall 1, the original Guildhall remains externally unchanged.

A Photographer prepares to take pictures as a Wedding Party leave the Registry Office. The Guildhall in Kingston upon Thames.

The same location captured by Nick Boorman.

As Barbara places a key into the Registry Office door, a police car bringing a handcuffed prisoner approaches the building. Facing north from the corner of High Street towards the Market House on Market Place, Kingston upon Thames in Surrey with Eden Street to the right. Kingston's Market Place also appears in 'The Dock Brief', 'Operation Diplomat', 'The Lost Hours' and 'The Yellow Teddy Bears'.

The pavement on the right has been made wider and the pillar box relocated as this view from Peter Bywaters shows.

The shot follows the car as it brings Larry to the office where he is to wed Barbara. The approach road of the Guildhall in Kingston upon Thames with Bath Passage to the left of centre.

Peter Bywaters found that Bath Passage survives.

Prior to the ceremony, Larry Wilson (John Cairney) escapes from his Escorts and flees on Barbara's scooter after locking the Registry Office door. Facing south west at the rear of the Guildhall with Hogsmill River beyond the fence.

All new buildings on the other side of the Hogsmill River in Peter Bywaters' comparison.

Larry leaves the car park as the trapped Officers find another way out of the building. The Guildhall car park in Kingston upon Thames.

Guildhall 2 now stands in the background of this shot from Peter Bywaters.

Leaning into a corner, Larry points the scooter towards a narrow passage as the police car begins to follow. The junction of High Street and the approach road to the Guildhall.

Nick Boorman found a lot of changes in the background.

The patrol car follows Larry into the passage. Bath Passage in Kingston upon Thames with buildings adjacent to Clatten Bridge in the top right background.

Peter Bywaters found that much remains the same here.

Larry drives to freedom as the police car comes to a halt at a bollard set in the road. Bath Passage, looking east towards the since demolished Three Horseshoes public house at the corner of St. James's Road and Eden Street.

Beyond Bath Passage, Peter Bywaters points out that much has changed and that redevelopment continues.

At Spencer's garage, the scooter receives a repaint while Larry waits for Barbara. The Rush in Merton Park SW19. The garage can also be seen in 'The Key Man', 'Dead Man's Chest', 'The Cross-Roads Gallows' and 'Dial 999'.

Extended out and no longer a garage but the upper floor remains. SJ

After discovering that his girlfriend Tina Cooper had got married, given up her job and left their apartment, Larry asks to borrow a car from Sam Spencer (Russell Waters). The garage stands at 14 The Rush.

Closed as a garage a long time ago but the extension outwards appeared after 2020. SJ

A patrol car turns into the other end of the road from the garage. The corner of Watery Lane and Manor Gardens in Merton Park.

Michael Harris captured the view now noting that the corner house has since been extended to the right and the original gable is almost hidden behind the extensive foliage. The phone box is long gone and the road sign now signifies a conservation area.

The camera follows the car until it comes to a stand as a lorry backs out onto the road. Watery Lane SW19 with The Rush in the distance. Michael Harris adds that his parents lived at number 9, on the right, from 1972 and the petrol pumps had gone by then with the premises a small second hand car showroom with large glass windows. The garage is just a hundred yards from Merton Park Studios which were just on the other side of Kingston Road.

Quite a few changes. SJ

Spotting the police car, Barbara runs to the corner. The corner of Manor Gardens and Watery Lane.

The corner house remains. SJ

Seeing that the patrol car is held up, Barbara calls her father Sam from a call box across the road. Looking north on Watery Lane, Merton Park, which also appears in 'Egghead's Robot'.

The trees are taking over. SJ

Sergeant Collins (Trevor Maskell) opens the door for Inspector Bruce (Harry H. Corbett) when they eventually arrive at Sam's garage. Not opposite the garage but adjacent, the background businesses are numbers 10 and 11 on Merton Park Parade, The Rush. Other views of the parade can be seen in 'Dead Man;'s Chest' and 'Egghead's Robot'.

Looking east. SJ

Sliding out form under the car where he was pretending to be a mechanic, Larry drives away while the Inspector questions Sam. Looking from The Rush, facing south along Watery Lane SW19.

For once, no cars in the way. SJ

Barbara runs to get into the Wolseley when Larry brings it to a halt along the street. Peter Bywaters identifies Rayleigh Road in Merton SW1, right on the back doorstep of Merton Park Studios.

Looking towards Dundonald Park, Peter captured the location now.

Having learnt that Tina had married the detective who arrested him, Larry heads for the coastal village of St. Gerrard. Shore Road, Bosham to the west of Chichester in Sussex identified by members of the Britmovie forum.

The road layout seems to have changed over the decades and George Wood found that it's certainly not as wide now as the screen capture suggests.

The camera pans to follow Larry as he passes the village sign. Shore Road as it turns towards The Drive in Bosham.

George Wood captured this view along The Drive.

Following Barbara's directions to a safe place, Larry drives through St. Gerrard. Shore Road in Bosham, Sussex.

Taken from a similar position by George.

Larry pauses before turning into Bosham Lane from Shore Road.

A good match by George Wood.

The Wolseley crosses a bridge. The bridge take the road over the marshes alongside the River Rother at Rye Harbour in Sussex.

Larry approaches his destination. This is Martello Tower Number 28 at Rye Harbour which can be seen in 'The Quiet Woman' and 'Wings of Danger'.

Keith Prested found the Martello Tower is now quite overgrown.

The car turns towards the disused fort. Harbour Road at Rye Harbour.

Returning to the location, Keith Prested explains that the gabled building on the left is the Old Vicarage, now a B&B and the new single storey building in front is occupied by H M Coastguard.

Getting out of the Wolseley, Larry enters the fort. Martello Tower Number 28.

Keith Prested notes the "Keep Out" sign on the door.

Crossing the overgrown courtyard, the hunted man heads for the centre tower where he finds an Onion Seller and his bicycle. Martello Tower Number 28 with the bridge seen previously to the centre top.

With no onion sellers in sight, Keith Prested captured the even more overgrown scene.

Following Larry's trail, Inspector Bruce and a Uniformed Inspector (Geoffrey Denton) walk through St. Gerrard after speaking with John Mandle. Alongside Bosham Stream in Bosham with Mill House in the left distance and Holy Trinity church to the right.

Also walking through the village, George found the river.

The two Inspectors get back into their car and are driven to the hospital. Looking east along High Street in Bosham.

George Wood continues his photographic expedition through the village.

Taking Onion Johnny's bike and clothing, Larry sets out to find where Mandle and Tina are living. Facing south at the western end of Bosham's High Street with Bosham Stream to the left.

A closer view of the property by George Wood.

Putting on a French accent, Larry asks a Resident if she would like to buy onions before enquiring about Mrs. Mandle. Bosham Sailing Club near Bosham Quay.

No residents around when George arrived.

At the General Hospital in St. Gerrard, Inspector Bruce finds Barbara Blair and the injured Johnny Onions.

Larry arrives outside the house that Mandle and Tina have purchased with the proceeds of the crook's bank raid. Facing west towards Bosham Channel on Shore Road, Bosham.

Shore Road now, captured by George Wood.

Carrying onions, Larry lets himself into the yard at the side of the property. Shore Road in Bosham, Sussex.

George Wood found changes to the same building.

Finding Tina Mandell (Moira Redmond) inside the house, Larry leads her away. This alley runs from Shore Road to Bosham Lane and the wall to the left belongs to a house on Gloucester Terrace.

Building alterations have taken place in George's shot.

The two walk through the village towards the boatyard where John Mandle is working. Outside the Post Office on High Street, Bosham.

George provides this comparison of the former Post Office.

Larry continues to pull his former girlfriend along back streets. This is High Street in Bosham with Anchor Bleu public house to the left. The pub also appears in 'Dick Barton: Special Agent'.

The pub stands awaiting customers in George Wood's shot.

Panning left on High Street, the shot finds Holy Trinity church.

The same church gate by George Wood.

Reaching the boatyard, Larry spots Mandle on a small yacht. Looking out across Bosham Channel from Bosham Quay in Sussex.

Over sixty years later George arrived at the water's edge.

Still holding Tina, Larry picks up a sharp tool lying in a rowing boat. Facing north from Bosham Quay.

A clearer shot of the background building by George.

Finding the Mandle's house empty. Inspector Bruce and his Uniformed Colleagues make their way to the boatyard. Facing east on High Street in Bosham, Sussex.

George Wood completes his visit to Bosham with this view.