We Joined the Navy
Date: 1962
Director: Wendy Toye
Production Company: Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC), Angel Productions
Stars: Kenneth More, Lloyd Nolan, Joan O'Brien, Mischa Auer
Location(s): Alpes-Maritimes, Devon, London, Principality of Monaco
Region(s): France, London T-Z, Rest Of The World, South West
Storyline:
An outstanding naval officer who speaks the truth at the most inopportune time is transferred from ship to shore and to a Naval college before being poster to the Mediterranean.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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- Capture 1
- 13 Sep 2023
After embarrassing an Admiral during manoeuvrers, wider field for Lieutenant Commander Robert Badger's talents is sought. Admiralty House on Whitehall in London SW1 identified by Steve Randall.
I had to settle for the obstruction in the foreground. SJ
- Capture 2
- 13 Sep 2023
Whilst participating in a war game exercise, the Lieutenant Commander points out that one of the ships had been judged as sunk the previous day . . . which leads to another transfer. Steve Randall found Admiralty House on Whitehall,
Tilting up removed the white van. SJ
- Capture 3
- 'Now' required
After putting his son on the train, MP George Dewberry Snr. (John Le Mesurier) is almost run over by the Lieutenant Commander's cab as he arrives to catch the express to the West Country. Marylebone Station on Melcombe Place NW1, also seen in 'A Hard Day's Night', 'Violent Moment', 'The Day of the Triffids' and 'Postman's Knock'.
- Capture 4
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The latest Officer Recruits enter the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth. The entrance to Britannia Royal Naval College at the junction of College Way and Coombe Road in Dartmouth, Devon.
- Capture 5
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Up the hill march the young Men. Britannia Royal Naval College with the River Dart in the background and properties on The Coombe to the right.
- Capture 6
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The Cadets reach the Parade Ground. Britannia Royal Naval College in Devon.
- Capture 7
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Being provided with uniforms and following a pep talk by Lieutenant Commander Robert Badger, the Cadets' training gets under way. Britannia Royal Naval College opened in 1905.
- Capture 8
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Physical fitness is a priority. The cricket pitch at Dartmouth's Britannia Royal Naval College in Devon which can also be seen in 'The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea'.
- Capture 9
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With training completed, family and friends come to watch the passing out parade. The establishment was re-named as the Britannia Royal Naval College in 1953.
- Capture 10
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George and Cynthia Dewberry watch from the terrace. The Britannia Royal Naval College.
- Capture 11
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With the parade over, Bowles and Carson speak openly with George Dewberry MP. The Britannia Royal Naval College, overlooking Dartmouth in Devon.
- Capture 12
- 13 Sep 2023
Returning to the London after being enlightened as to Lieutenant Commander Badger's teaching methods, Dewberry Snr. addresses the house. The Houses of Parliament in SW1 seen from Albert Embankment in SE1.
The is taken from just to the right of Lambeth Pier. SJ
- Capture 13
- 02 Jul 2025
Following the terrible newspaper publicity surrounding his comments, Lieutenant Commander Robert Badger (Kenneth More) is sent to the Mediterranean on liaison duties to the United States 5th Fleet . . . along with Bowles (Dinsdale Landen), Carson (Derek Fowlds) and Dewberry Jr. (Jeremy Lloyd). Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera in Alpes-Maritimes.
Nathan Morley found the wall on the jetty, which bears the scars of the removal of the downpipe.
- Capture 14
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The four watch a US launch arrive but appear not to have a ship to join. Villefranche-sur-Mer also appears in ‘Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie’ and ‘Mr. Bean’s Holiday’.
- Capture 15
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A car brings Vice Admiral Ryan to the port.
- Capture 16
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Dewberry apologises after bumping into Vice Admiral Ryan (Lloyd Nolan) whilst pursuing a female Officer from the launch.
- Capture 17
- 02 Jul 2025
The Vice Admiral approaches Lieutenant Commander Badger and orders him to report his Flagship immediately.
The location now, captured by Nathan Morley, author of Kenneth More, Making of a Movie Legend. (Quiller Books, 2026).
- Capture 18
- 02 Jul 2025
Lieutenant Commander Badger rescues Lieutenant Carol Blair (Joan O'Brien) from the amorous Dewberry. Nathan Morley confirms that this is Villefranche-sur-Mer . . .
. . . and took this view facing in the same direction.
- Capture 19
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The Lieutenant Commander and his Midshipmen are taken to the Flagship where they are introduced to Commander Spelling, Captain Hurley and the Crew before being given their assignments.
- Capture 20
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At the British American Hospital, Lieutenant Commander Badger flirts with Lieutenant Carol Blair whilst waiting for his appointment with Dr. Simon Sparrow . . . .yes, played by Dirk Bogarde.
- Capture 21
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Following a series of disasters in the roles chosen for them, Carson, Dewberry and Bowles are given shore patrol duties.
- Capture 22
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Dewberry and his Section come across a Lady in distress.
- Capture 23
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Outside a café, Dewberry chases the Boy who has been firing at a Young Woman with his pea-shooter.
- Capture 24
- 02 Jul 2025
As he climbs from the harbour, Carson hears slurred singing. Villefranche-sur-Mer advises Nathan Morley.
There's been a lot of redevelopment as Nathan's view shows.
- Capture 25
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Carson approaches a drunken Sailor clinging to a traffic sign while to Members of the Shore Patrol try to coax him down.
- Capture 26
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Getting up from his table at a café, Garrett (Alexis Kanner) spots Lieutenant Commander Badger sitting with Lieutenant Blair.
- Capture 27
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After Garrett tells the Lieutenant Commander that all shore leave is cancelled and that the Flagship sails at 1900hrs, he prepares to part company with Lieutenant Blair.
- Capture 28
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As they extricate themselves from the situations they have gotten into, the Midshipmen are rounded up by Lieutenant Commander Badger and they make their way back to the Flagship.
- Capture 29
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Having sailed to Moronia, a country in the throws of revolution, Lieutenant Commander Badger makes his way ashore.
- Capture 30
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The revolution continues outside the President's Palace in the Moronian capital.