Malpas Mystery, The

Date: 1960
Director: Sidney Hayers
Production Company: Independent Artists, Langton Productions

Stars: Maureen Swanson, Allan Cuthbertson, Geoffrey Keen, Sandra Dorne, Ronald Howard
Location(s): London

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Storyline:

After her release from prison, a young woman’s step-sister, who was anxious to avoid her, suddenly becomes friendly, as does her boyfriend.

Additional Information:

Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson

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Audrey Bedford (Maureen Swanson) steps to freedom after serving her nine month sentence. The gates of Holloway Prison on Camden Road in N7.

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As she reaches a bus stop, Audrey turns to see a number 49 approaching. Holland Road W14 with Counters Court to the immediate left and the corner of Russell Gardens in the right distance.

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After the bus pulls away with former convict on board, a police car hurries towards the prison. Facing south-west on Camden Road in Holloway.

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Tyres squeal as the car corners into the prison driveway at speed. The entrance to Holloway Prison on Camden Road N7. The prison closed in 2016.

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While Inspector Shannon learns that prisoner 1594 Bedford has just been released, Audrey nears the home of her step-sister Dora Elton. Facing numbers 11A and 11 on Queensdale Road W11.

Not a lot of change here. (PW)

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When the door is opened by the maid, Jinette, Audrey pushes her way inside. Queensdale Road at the corner of Queensdale Walk.

Spot the difference! (PW)

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Laker (Edward Cast) approaches the home of the mysterious Mr. Malpas who lives next door to Dora's boyfriend Lacey Marshalt. Outside number 31 Norland Square in W11.

The property remains mysteriously shuttered. (PW)

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Picking her up from Dora's house, Inspector Shannon gives Miss Bedford a lift to the film's Northam Square. Not Northam Square . . . Norland Square.

Not such a clear view. (PW)

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The policeman who had arrested Audrey for her unwitting involvement in a jewellery robbery brings his Ford Zephyr to a halt. Norland Square in Notting Hill.

Letters can still be posted here. (PW)

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Opposite Lacey Marshalt's house, Audrey gets out of the Inspector's car and makes her way to the home of Mr. Malpas. Facing the northern terrace on Norland Square.

The same corner. (PW)

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Crossing the road, Audrey walks towards number 31. Looking onto Norland Square from the steps of 31.

With thanks to the Lady who lives at number 31. (PW)

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A short while later, the Inspector returns to Northam Square. Facing west along Queensdale Road from Norland Square W11.

Facing the same way. (PW)

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Audrey opens the front door of number 31 after being offered a secretarial position at twice the usual pay, Outside 31 Norland Square.

Taken from a similar spot. (PW)

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Moving across to the passenger seat, Inspector Shannon (Ronald Howard) looks up at Miss Bedford "I couldn't have timed it better." Facing Queensdale Road from Norland Square in Notting Hill.

The properties seen earlier stand in the background. (PW)

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Receiving a phone call from the Stormer Agency about her advertisement for work, Audrey travels to the fictional Chiltern House on Haymarket. Charles House on Kensington High Street W14 found by Steve Randall.

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Inside the building, Audrey is urged to take up Malpas's offer by Mr. Wilkins who explains that the instructions were left by the reclusive Mr. Stormer. Charles House at 385 Kensington High Street identified by Steve Randall.

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Arriving in England from the States, Torrington takes a room at a London hotel. The Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane W1 with Deanery Street to he right.

The Dorchester is boarded up . . . but I shouldn't think it's being converted into flats! (PW)

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A Ford Anglia arrives on Northam Square. Norland Square, looking east towards Queensdale Road with the Prince of Wales public house on Princedale Road in the left background.

The pub at the end of the road closed in 2011. (PW)

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Dora Elton (Sandra Dorne) brings the car to a halt outside number 31 where Torrington (Geoffrey Keen) gets out to look up at the building before ringing the door bell. Norland Square W11.

More parked cars line the street. (PW)

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A taxi turns off the main road onto the driveway of Torrington's hotel. Looking west along Bayswater Road in W2 with Kensington Gardens to the left.

Redevelopment next door, (PW)

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The cab drops Audrey off and she enters to meet with Torrington in his room. Outside Porchester Gate on Bayswater Road.

An altered entrance. (PW)