Secret Man, The
Date: 1958
Director: Ronald Kinnoch
Production Company: Amalgamated Productions, Producers Associates
Stars: Marshall Thompson, John Loder, Henry Oscar, John Stuart, Ann Aubrey, Magda Miller, Murray Cash
Location(s): Hertfordshire, London
Region(s): London R-S, South East R-Z
Storyline:
A physicist finds himself drawn into an investigation to track down a spy at his research station.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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- Capture 1
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After being driven through a small town, John Manning's car reaches a rural junction and turns towards his destination. Four Want Ways facing Summerhouse Lane at the junction with Primrose Lane and Grange Lane between Round Bush, Patchetts Green and Letchmore Heath in Hertfordshire.
- Capture 2
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Arthur the Security Guard opens the gates to let the man from the Atomic Energy Commission into Rushwell Physical Research Station. Aldenham Bus Overhaul Works on Elstree Hill South, Elstree in Hertfordshire recognised by Anthony McKay.
- Capture 3
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Following his meeting with Manning, Dr. Cliff Mitchell leaves the facility before being captured and interrogated by Counter Espionage Agents from Special Branch who need to prove his trustworthiness. Anthony McKay identifies the gates to Aldenham Bus Overhaul Works at Elstree, which also feature in 'Summer Holiday'.
- Capture 4
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Tasked with investigating a leak at Rushwell, Dr. Mitchell drives from the station with all of his top secret papers.
- Capture 5
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As the Police are alerted when Dr. Mitchell can't be located, in London, a cab turns a corner.
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The camera pans with the taxi bringing enemy agent William David Turk, alias Waldo, to a meeting with a man named Vance.
- Capture 7
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Getting out of the cab, Waldo (Murray Kash) is followed into a run down building by Harold Syms (Peter Elliott) where Mitchell's disappearance is discussed.
- Capture 8
- 22 Sep 2021
Waiting for Major Anderson, Dr. Mitchell lies on the bed at the Averard Hotel in Bayswater where he's taken a room. Lancaster Gate W2, facing the Averard Hotel at the corner of Craven Terrace.
New paint job. SJ
- Capture 9
- 22 Sep 2021
Opening the curtains in Mitchell's room, the Major points out Sergeant Dale (Robert MacKenzie) in the building opposite. The side wall and windows of 109 Lancaster Gate.
Taken from the pavement opposite. SJ
- Capture 10
- 22 Sep 2021
After the physicist leaves the hotel with Major Anderson, Harold Syms searches his room. The front wall and windows of the Averard Hotel at number 11 Lancaster Gate.
The architecture is intact. SJ
- Capture 11
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Dr. Mitchell is returned to Rushwell where he attends a meeting to explain his actions. The fence surrounding Aldenham Bus Overhaul Works on Elstree Hill South in Elstree, Hertfordshire located by Anthony McKay.
- Capture 12
- 22 Sep 2021
Following a briefing about the enemy operatives by Major Anderson, Dr. Mitchell leaves the hotel with Ruth Mason (Magda Miller) after she makes contact with him. The steps of the Averard Hotel on Lancaster Gate W2.
The railing has gone. SJ
- Capture 13
- 22 Sep 2021
Hoping to speak to Cliff, Jill Warren (Anne Aubrey) turns a corner and sees her boyfriend with the blonde woman. The corner of Lancaster Gate and Craven Terrace in Bayswater.
Now. SJ
- Capture 14
- 22 Sep 2021
Ruth drives the Doctor to her apartment where Waldo appears to talk with him. Looking west on Lancaster Gate. The street can also be seen in ‘Murder Without Crime’, 'Part Time Wife', 'The Broken', 'Endless Night' and 'Scandal' amongst other productions.
The delivery van appeared at just the wrong time. SJ
- Capture 15
- 22 Sep 2021
On another day, Ruth collects Dr. Mitchell from his hotel. Outside the Averard Hotel on Lancaster Gate with Craven Terrace to the right.
It all fits. SJ
- Capture 16
- 22 Sep 2021
As Ruth drives away, a van turns into the road and begins to follow. The corner of Lancaster Gate and Craven Terrace in W2.
The Park Hotel is no longer. SJ
- Capture 17
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The van keeps up with Ruth's Ford Zodiac. Penzance Place W11 at the junction of Princedale Road with Portland Road in the distance beyond the junction with Pottery Lane.
- Capture 18
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As the Zodiac passes, the camera pans with the Bedford. Looking west on Penzance Place. The turreted building is a just warehouse but was once a Sunday School standing next door to the former Nonconformist Chapel.
- Capture 19
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Ruth's car is found further along the street. Portland Road W11 at the junction with Clarendon Cross and Hippodrome Place.
- Capture 20
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The surveillance van turns into a side street to be replaced by a taxi. The junction of Portland Road and Clarendon Cross with Clarendon Lodge on Clarendon Road in the left distance. The area can also be seen in ‘The Blue Lamp’, ‘Match Point’ and ‘Operation Third Form’.
- Capture 21
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Continuing the pursuit, the taxi tails Ruth and Dr. Mitchell. Facing north on Portland Road in Notting Hill with Winterbourne House in the left distance.
- Capture 22
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A short while later the taxi overtakes when Ruth brings her car to a stand.
- Capture 23
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Outside the agent's hideout Dr. Mitchell gets out of the Zodiac.
- Capture 24
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The Doctor watches Ruth drive away before entering the building.
- Capture 25
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Police head to the enemy's lair after Dr. Mitchell knocks Waldo out before breaking a door down in an attempt to find Vance. Barry Ayton locates this as facing the junction of Addison Road and Holland Park Gardens in W14.
- Capture 26
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The camera pans with the car. Facing south on Addison Road in Holland Park W14.
- Capture 27
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Picked up once more by Ruth, Mitchell is driven away from his hotel. Bomore Road in W11 with Barlow House on Walmer Road in the background.
- Capture 28
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A corner is turned and the car comes to a halt. Fowell Street from the corner of Bomore Road.
- Capture 29
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Sergeant Dale gets out of the taxi that's been following. Bomore Road with the corner of Fowell Street to the extreme left.
- Capture 30
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The two get out of the car. Facing number 15 Fowell Street W11.
- Capture 31
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Around the corner, the Sergeant watches Ruth lead Mitchell along the street. Bomore Road seen from the corner of Fowell Street.
- Capture 32
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The taxi drives away as Sergeant Dale sets off in pursuit. Looking along Fowell Street from Bomore Road in W11.
- Capture 33
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As more Police Officers are directed into position by radio, Ruth and Dr. Mitchell continue to walk arm in arm. Silchester Road W10 with the bridge carrying the Metropolitan Line filling the background.
- Capture 34
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Sergeant Dale appears from the shadows as the pair walk on. Beneath the railway bridge on Silchester Road.
- Capture 35
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This is looking west along Silchester Road W10 with Kensington Public Baths on the left.
- Capture 36
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The camera moves to follow the two around the corner. The entrance to Kensington Public Baths at the corner of Silchester Road and Lancaster Road.
- Capture 37
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Mitchell is taken inside the building and replaced by a similarly dressed Man before Dale turns the corner. The corner of Silchester Road and Lancaster Road.
- Capture 38
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Realising that the man ahead isn't Mitchell, the Sergeant approaches the Decoy. Lancaster Road in W10 with Notting Hill Methodist Church at the corner of Walmer Road in the right background.
- Capture 39
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Dr. Mitchell is taken to a waiting car by Carl Tomkins (Stan Simmons). Silchester Road with the bridge carrying the Metropolitan Line between Latimer Road and Ladbroke Grove stations in the distance.
- Capture 40
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Carl drives Dr. Mitchell to the enemy agents' new hideout in a bomb damaged building.
- Capture 41
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Waldo is led from the police station where he's being held. The rear of the Royal Naval Patrol Headquarters, the former Notting Dale Police Station, at the corner of Sirdar Road and Mary Place in W11 identified by Peter Gentry.
- Capture 42
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The accompanying Detective returns to the building to get some handcuffs. Looking onto Mary Place from the yard of the Royal Naval Patrol Headquarters with Avondale Park Secondary School in the background.
- Capture 43
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Knocking out the Policeman standing next to him, Waldo makes a bid for freedom. Peter Gentry found the Royal Naval Patrol Headquarters with Avondale Park Secondary School across the road.
- Capture 44
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Waldo gets into the patrol car and drives from the police station. Mary Place in W11 with Sirdar Road crossing the left background and flats on Stoneleigh Place beyond.
- Capture 45
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An unmarked police car pulls away to follow Waldo who's been allowed to escape on Major Anderson's orders. Outside Avondale Park Secondary School on Mary Place with Estella House on Sirdar Road to the top right, found with the help of Peter Gentry and Aidan McManus.
- Capture 46
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The camera pans with the Humber Hawk. Facing west on Mary Place W11 with the corner of Gorham Place to the right.
- Capture 47
- 22 Sep 2021
Another unmarked car is moved into position. Lancaster Gate in W2 with Christ Church visible to the top left.
More of a winter shot needed here. SJ
- Capture 48
- 22 Sep 2021
The car pulls away, passing numbers 56 and 55 Lancaster Gate.
Looking north. SJ
- Capture 49
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Dr. Mitchell almost falls from the building whilst trying to escape.
- Capture 50
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Catching up with Waldo, the Major and Jill arrive on the scene.
- Capture 51
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A Detective and a Constable react when shots are heard as Major Anderson and Dr. Mitchell discover Vance's identity.