Last Chapter, The
Date: 1974
Director: David Tringham
Production Company: Cassius
Stars: Denholm Elliott, Susan Penhaligon
Location(s): London, Surrey
Region(s): London H-L, South East E-L
Storyline:
Working on the last chapter of his latest book, a successful middle-aged author is unsettled by an visit from a provocative young woman.
Additional Information:
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Leaving the house on a bright, sunny day, Robert Murray (Denholm Elliott) walks through the garden. Littleton House at Shepperton Studios in Littleton, Surrey.
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The best-selling writer makes his way through the trees to a secluded office to start chapter 16 of his latest novel. Littleton House appears in many productions including 'The Spy with a Cold Nose', 'A King in New York', 'A Touch of Love', 'Psychomania', 'Nothing Barred' and 'The Pure Hell of St. Trinian’s'.
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Settling down to work at his typewriter, Robert's character Maxon appears in a derelict warehouse. This has the appearance of the inside of a background building seen in 'The Boy Who Never Was' and may be Southall Gas Works in Southall, Greater London. Geoff Dodd confirms, with supporting evidence, that this is indeed Southall Gas Works and was also seen in an episode of 'The Professionals' (RL)
- Capture 4
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The agent faces his enemy Carlotta (Geraldine Moffat) who points a gun at him before he kicks it from her hand. The ruins of Southall Gas Works in Southall.
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Maxon fights with the double-agent until . . . Robert is disturbed by repeated knocking at his office door. More of Southall Gas Works.
- Capture 6
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Following the intrusion by Penny (Susan Penhaligon), she looks back from a bridge as Robert gives up chasing her through the trees. The bridge carries Squires Bridge Road over the River Ash at Littleton, Surrey and also appears in 'The Looking Glass War', 'The Night We Got the Bird' and 'Nothing Barred'.
Nick Boorman explains that to take an accurate comparison would require trespassing on private land.
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Returning to his typewriter and the warehouse, Robert writes a different ending to the chapter than originally intended.
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Walking from his office, Robert screws up the completed last chapter before throwing it on a smouldering bonfire.