Rivals, The (An Edgar Wallace Mystery)

A Milkman makes deliveries as an MG Magnette approaches along the quiet road. Circle Gardens in SW19.

Peter Bywaters explains that the corner to the left is that of Kenley Road.

Carrying Steve and Eddy as passengers, Kim turns at a junction. Circle Gardens at the corner of Poplar Road in Merton.

The same corner now by Richard Marum. (RM)

The camera stays with the MG as it speeds up after cornering. Poplar Road SW19 with properties on Erridge Road across the sports field.

The small building to the right still stands in Richard Marum's comparison.

Kim Harris (Erica Rogers) drives on when Steve Houston (Brian Smith) tells Eddy McQuire (Howard Greene) that the car they're approaching is unsuitable. Kenley Road in SW19 located by Peter Bywaters.

A clearer view of the houses now by Peter.

The three crooks continue on to the second car that they've targetted. Facing south on Poplar Road in Wimbledon.

RM contends with more sunlight.

A pan left follows the car past the entrance to the Pavilion on Poplar Road towards the junction with Erridge Road.

A replacement pavilion to the right. (RM)

Eddy points out the car as they draw near to a bungalow at a corner. Barham Road SW20 with Hood Road to the left.

Peter Bywaters captures the same corner now.

Dropped off by Kim, the men walk towards a parked Ford Consul. The corner of Hood Road and Barham Road in Wimbledon.

Richard Marum captures the bungalow's replacement.

Phillipa Martin (Maria Lennard) leaves the bungalow to discover the two thieves in her car. Number 12 Barham Road, since demolished and replaced.

Peter Bywaters found that there wasn't a lot to go on to create this comparison.

Steve and Eddy drive away as Phillipa returns to the bungalow to tell Paul Kenyon and Alex Nichols that her car containing a package has been stolen. Facing Barham Road from the corner of Hood Road in Wimbledon SW20.

Without trespassing, RM took this view,

The crooks arrive at the mews house where Kim is waiting. Clabon Mews in SW1, which appears in 'Playback', 'Clue of the Silver Key' and 'Forbidden Cargo'.

To the right of the newly gabled house is a recognisable match. SJ

After the car thieves discover the package along with a ransom note for the return of Christina Neilson, Kenyon and his gang attempt to trace the Consul. This is Kenlor Road in SW17, which also features in 'Five to One'.

Richard Marum (RM) returned to the scene.

Paul Kenyon (Barry Linehan) gets out of the Vauxhall Velox opposite the breakers yard where Alex Nichols (Murray Hayne) is speaking with Duffy. Kenlor Road in Tooting, as given away by the scrap yard's sign on the right.

The site of the scrap yard. (RM)

Alex reports to Paul that someone had bought a Consul log book at the yard but only Mick O'Leary knows who they were. Kenlor Road in Tooting SW17.

Newer buildings line the street. (RM)

Whilst he waits outside Rolf Neilson's hotel, a Constable (Peter Thomas) tells Eddy that there's no parking allowed. Outside Hampton House on Albert Embankment in SE1 with Alembic House under construction in the right distance. The building also appears in 'Death Trap' and 'Game for Three Losers'.

Good to see that Alembic House still stands as it passed quickly into film location heaven from the late 60s onwards. SJ

The Officer watches as Eddy starts the car and moves away. Looking north on Albert Embankment with Lambeth Bridge and the Houses of Parliament in the left distance and the London Fire Brigade Headquarters in the right background.

Building out has now obscured the Fire Brigade Headquarters at this angle. SJ

Tailed by Eddy, Rolf Neilson (Jack Gwillim) arrives at the Albemarle Hotel after a visit to his bank in the city. Outside Hampton House, standing at 20 Albert Embankment since 1961.

The scene today. SJ

After being drugged, Christina is moved from the bungalow to a boat on the river. Richard Marum locates this as along the 'Thames Path' at the apex of the meander adjacent to the Chertsey Road, the electricity pylon in the distance is on Dumsey Meadow with Chertsey Meads to the left of the river. The location can also be seen in 'The Set Up'.

A peaceful spot on the river. (RM)

Seeing that the Magnette has returned, the Policeman walks over to Eddy as he waits with Steve while Kim visits the Swedish industrialist in his room. Albert Embankment in Lambeth with the Tate Gallery on Millbank across the Thames to the right.

The building on the far left has been replaced with one of the same size. SJ

Eddy watches Neilson and his PA Phillipa leave the hotel after Kim's instructions and a map of where to leave the ransom has been received. In front of Hampton House, Albert Embankment SE1. Demolition of Hampton House had been completed by March 2014.

New building has extended over the road, but one can make out the London Fire Brigade Headquarters on the left. SJ

Steve, Kim and Eddy follow Neilson's Vanden Plas Princess. Richard Marum identifies this as looking towards the the railway bridge over Kingston Road, adjacent to Wimbledon Chase station in SW20.

RM recreates the shot.

Following the instructions, Neilson turns as Steve continues straight on to arrive at Wimbledon Golf Club before him. The shopping parade at the junction of the Kingston Road and Bushey Road SW20 recognised by Richard Marum.

Richard provides the matching comparison.

Jimmy Vosler (Tony Garnett) grabs Mick O'Leary (Jack Rodney) as Paul and Alex persuade him to tell them who bought the log book. This is the Kenlor Autos yard on Kenlor Road with Waterfall Cottages SW19 in the left background.

A return to the former scrap yard. (RM)

Rolf Neilson looks about after arriving at the golf course to hand over the ransom. Richard Marum found the 17th green of the Wimbledon London and Scottish Golf Club on Windmill Road SW19.

The location proven by Richard.

Leaving the money in a shed, Neilson drives from the course to a telephone box where he will receive a call explaining where his daughter is. Richard Marum explains that in the right distance stands the Wimbledon & Putney Commons Conservators office behind the 18th Hole of London and Scottish Golf Club, the famous Wimbledon windmill is obscured by the trees on the right.

A similar view now. (RM)

While Eddy collects the ransom, Neilson approaches the telephone kiosk. The junction of Crooked Billet, West Side Common, Southside Common and Woodhayes Road in SW19.

The same junction on a brighter day. (RM)

Neilson crosses to the call box where the phone starts to ring. Southside Common in Wimbledon with King's College School in the right background.

King's College School has a new fence. (RM)

Whilst hearing that his daughter is being held at Phillipa's address in Raynes Park, Neilson turns to see his car being driven away. Looking south-west along Woodhayes Road SW19. The gateway in the centre background leads to Southside House, a building that appears in 'Mr. Turner'.

Now cluttered with parked vehicles. (RM)

Watching the car, Neilson returns to the phone box to call Lawrence Nolan. Crooked Billet in Wimbledon with number 1 West Side Common in the left background.

Painted brickwork but no call box. (RM)

Phillipa arrives home. Looking west along Hood Road from the junction with Barham Road SW20.

The view along the private road by Richard Marum (RM)

Discovering that Christina isn't in the bungalow, Phillipa returns to the Vanden Plas as Neilson arrives with Nolan. The corner of Hood Road and Barham Road in Wimbledon.

Everything seems to have changed here. (RM)

Worried about Christina, Kim crossed to a telephone box to call the police. High Street in Wimbledon Village SW19.

The road is now pedestrianised. (RM)

After Kenyon and his men arrive at the mews house and Eddy is shot, the Police arrive to arrest Kim and Steve. Clabdon Mews in Knightsbridge SW1.

Hmmm, not completely convinced I have the right spot in this changing mews. SJ