Man Who Was Nobody, The (An Edgar Wallace Mystery)

James Tynewood (William Abney) and his 'Fiancée' enter a jewellers where he writes a cheque for £8,500 in payment for a solitaire diamond ring. Dibdin & Co. at 189 Sloane Street in Knightsbridge SW1 with Harriet Street to the left.

Now occupied by Gina, handy for luxury female Italian shoes, on the east side of Sloane Street. SJ

Soon after the purchase, the Police pay a visit to Vance, Tynewood's solicitor. Ray Glenister finds "all the action" here taking place in New Square, Lincoln's Inn, London WC2, outside No. 13. Also seen in 'The Limehouse Golem'. (RL) A visit in February 2022 showed the premises to be completely covered in scaffolding and sheeting.

By late March the scaffolding was on the way out. SJ

Inside, the Inspector tells Vance that his client has disappeared owing rent on his flat and leaving a drawer full of unpaid bills. The upper levels of No. 13 Ray tells us and that distinctive brickwork is certainly seen in 'The Limehouse Golem'. (RL)

Had to look up a bit. SJ

Tasked with finding Tynewood, journalist Marjorie Stedman (Hazel Court) returns to Vance's office after making enquiries at the jewellers and among the Beatniks of Chelsea. The cab stands outside No.13 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, London WC2 with the Lincoln's Inn War Memorial in the background, that was also seen in 'Your Witness'. (RL)

Scaffolding protects the postbox. SJ

The camera follows the investigator into the building where she learns that the ring has been paid for. And once more No. 13 New Square, Lincoln's Inn advises Ray. (RL)

Cones are so unenhancing. SJ

Back in Chelsea, Alma Weston (Lisa Daniely) drives towards home. Chelsea Embankment at the corner of Royal Hospital Road in SW3 with Battersea's Power Station and Gasworks in the distance across the Thames.

A little off angle to accommodate substantially revised road exit and extensive street furniture. (RL)

Tynewood's girlfriend turns off the Embankment. Looking into Royal Hospital Road from Chelsea Embankment with Cheyne Walk to the top left.

Why use a bike stand when there is a perfectly good lamp post. (RL)

Alma parks her sports car outside Chez Nous. Ray Glenister recognises Devonshire Close, London W1 looking towards Devonshire Street with Alma parking outside No 44. Devonshire Close is also seen in 'Little Red Monkey', 'Clue of the New Pin' and 'The Hypnotist'. (RL)

Paul Lincoln found a not too dissimilar scene 60+ years on. (RL)

Across from Alma's mews house, Marjorie rents an apartment to carry out surveillance of Tynewood's girlfriend. If the previous capture is Devonshire Close, this says Ray, has also to be Devonshire Close, as indeed it is. (RL)

Paul confirms that this indeed Devonshire Close. (RL)

Marjorie and the Estate Agent (Fred Davis) leave the premises. Tilting down, Ray finds them leaving No 46 Devonshire Close, London W1 (RL)

Paul noted that the front door had been painted to match the yellow line. (RL)

A Constable patrolling the Embankment spots a body lying in the mud of the river shore. Chelsea Embankment SW3 with Albert Bridge crossing the scene.

The telephone box remains even if a patrolling policeman doesn't. (RL)

A taxi arrives at the Coroners Court and Mortuary. Outside the Mortuary on Sheepcote Lane SW11 recognised by Peter Bywaters from 'The Tyburn Case'.

The location now captured by Peter who notes that some buildings have been demolished to make room for a small car park, but the houses survive albeit obscured by trees. In the roadway are stands for bike rentals.

Getting out of the cab, Vance (Robert Dorning) enters the mortuary to identify James Tynewood before being told that he had been strangled. Peter Bywaters identifies the the Mortuary on Sheepcote Lane in Battersea.

As well as the tree, Peter found the same railings around the Mortuary which is now home to a pre-school and day care centre.

After breaking in on Marjorie, South Africa Smith looks through the mews flat window to see Alma leave. Leaving No 43 in fact remarks Ray. (RL)

From ground level. (PW)

Marjorie follows Alma towards the river. The steps down from Albert Bridge onto Chelsea Embankment.

A very peaceful part of London. (RL)

Looking over the parapet, Alma looks down to where her boyfriend's body was discovered. Albert Bridge seen from Chelsea Embankment. The bridge appears in several films including 'The Mutations', 'Passport to Treason', 'Cage of Gold', 'The Bliss of Mrs Blossom', 'Absolute Beginners' and 'The Party's Over'.

Another one of those instances when one needed just a little more height to match the film camera. (RL)

Alma walks away from the river. Chelsea Embankment in SW3, looking towards the junction formed by Cheyne Walk and Oakley Street with the Pier Hotel in the right background.

I could find no evidence as to where the foreground tree was planted. (RL)

The distraught woman crosses the road towards the Pier Hotel. The junction of Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk and Oakley Street with Albert Bridge just visible to the top left. Seen from the Pier Hotel, the location also features in 'The House in the Woods'.

Only too pleased to see the sun even if it was in the wrong place. (RL)

In front of the Pier Hotel with Battersea Bridge crossing the Thames in the left distance.

Re-developed and a trifle hindered by a very large sculpture. (RL)

Alma enters the hotel for the first of several drinks. The Pier Hotel at 31 Cheyne Walk can be seen in the background during 'Touch and Go'.

Even the car showroom is no more now. (RL)

The Pier Hotel was demolished in 1968 and a block of flats named Pier House with a car showroom below now occupies the site.

Panning up to the flats from the now defunct car showroom. (RL)

This is the Princess of Wales public house at the corner of South Parade and Dovehouse Street in SW3.

The upper window arrangement remains. SJ

Alma comes out of the pub looking a little worse for wear. The Princess of Wales closed in the early 2000s and became a French restaurant.

The door has fallen out of use. SJ

The camera follows Alma around the corner . . . . passing 47 Dovehouse Street in Chelsea . . . .

Panning to the right. SJ

. . . . and into another pub where she orders a whisky before being approached by Marjorie. The Crown public house at 153 Dovehouse Street SW3 with Dudmaston Mews on the right.

The Crown is still going strong. SJ

Marjory follows Alma back to Chez Nous. Once again the action takes place in Devonshire Close, London W1 Ray tells us. (RL)

Another make and model soft top car was a satisfactory substitute for Paul. (RL)