Death Trap (An Edgar Wallace Mystery)
Date: 1962
Director: John Llewellyn Moxey
Production Company: Merton Park Studios
Stars: Albert Lieven, Barbara Shelley, John Meillon, Mercy Haystead, Kenneth Cope
Location(s): London
Region(s): London C-D
Storyline:
A woman is not ready to accept her sister’s apparent suicide without questions. Was it really suicide? And where is the money she withdrew from the bank on the day before her death.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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- Capture 1
- 14 Mar 2022
In his office, Paul Heindrick tells his step-son Derek Maitland that he can't help him when he asks for more money. Albert Embankment in SE1 with Hampton House to the right. The footage was also used in 'Game for Three Losers'.
The changes are apparent. SJ
- Capture 2
- 14 Mar 2022
Outside the building, Derek Maitland (Kenneth Cope) watches Carol Halston (Mercy Haystead) leave after a meeting with Heindrick where she discussed her deceased sister Moira's investments. Facing Hampton House at 20 Albert Embankment in SE1.
Unrecognisable. SJ
- Capture 3
- 14 Mar 2022
In his Vauxhall Cresta, Maitland follows the taxi carrying Carol away. Outside Hampton House on Albert Embankment. Similar views can also be in 'The Rivals'.
Alembic House had yet to be built but in "The Rivals" it's on its way. SJ
- Capture 4
- 14 Mar 2022
At Scotland Yard, Inspector Simons and Detective Sergeant Rigby puzzle over a part left over after reassembling a pistol. Seen from Victoria Embankment. these are the Norman Shaw Buildings of New Scotland Yard standing either side of Derby Gate in SW1.
Looking west. SJ
- Capture 5
- 14 Mar 2022
The camera tilts down to street level as Miss Halston waits to speak with the Inspector with regard to her suspicions about Moira's death and the fact that she drew £7,000 from the bank on the day before she died. Facing Derby Gate from Victoria Embankment.
Suffering from clutter both temporary and permanent. SJ
- Capture 6
- 14 Mar 2022
Watched by Maitland, Ramsey (Murray Hayne) arrives to deliver a self-drive yellow Ford Zephyr to Heindrick. Hampton House at 20 Albert Embankment.
About here. SJ
- Capture 7
- 14 Mar 2022
Heindrick leaves his office and discovers that the car is missing. Looking across the Thames from Hampton House towards the Houses of Parliament in the centre distance.
The view on the other side of the Thames remains. SJ
- Capture 8
- 14 Mar 2022
While Inspector Simons investigates the death of Ross Williams who was found on a rural road along with a badge from the yellow Zephyr, Maitland returns to Heindrick's office with an offer of help. Outside Hampton House with the Tate Gallery on Millbank across the river beyond Albert Embankment.
The junction and Tate Gallery survive. SJ
- Capture 9
- 01 Feb 2024
Paul Heindrick (Albert Lieven) arrives at his secretary Jean Anscombe's flat where Carol Halston is asking her about Moira. Albemarle off Wimbledon Park Side in SW19, which also appears in 'The £20,000 Kiss'.
In Peter Bywaters' view, the old lamp survives but is showing its age.
- Capture 10
- 02 Feb 2023
Maitland drives into the courtyard of the flats where Heindrick has drugged Jean after Carol hides in another room. Albemarle with Wimbledon Park Side in the background darkness.
Peter Bywaters' daylight view reveals modern cars and a satellite dish.