Maggie, The
Date: 1954
Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Production Company: Ealing Studios, Michael Balcon Productions
Stars: Paul Douglas, Alex Mackenzie, James Copeland, Abe Barker, Tommy Kearins
Location(s): Argyllshire, Lanarkshire, London, Renfrewshire
Region(s): London M-N, Scotland
Storyline:
A businessman is conned into shipping a valuable cargo to a Scottish island by an old coal fired boat in need of repair.
Additional Information:
Page compiled by Phil Wilkinson
Also known as ‘High and Dry’ (US Title)
Much information about the island locations was found on the Kintyre On Record’s “In the Wake of the Maggie” page.
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Through binoculars, a Customs Officer spots the Maggie coming in "as bold as brass" before he makes a telephone call. The River Clyde in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, looking north-westward from the Customs Watch House with the Govan Ship Yards in the left distance and Yorkhill Quays to the right.
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Captain Peter MacTaggart (Alex Mackenzie) climbs onto the quay followed by Hamish MacGregor the Mate (James Copeland) and Engineer (Abe Barker) and the three go in search of a cargo leaving the Wee Boy, Dougie to clean the lamps. Kingston Dock in Glasgow 5.
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While the Skipper and his Crew are ashore drinking, two Inspectors (Douglas Robin and R. B. Wharrie) board the "puffer". The East Quay of Kingston Dock with South Quay in the background.
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Captain MacTaggart and the Crew return to the Maggie with Mr. Pusey (Hubert Gregg) after negotiating to carry a cargo for the wealthy Calvin B. Marshall when Mr. Campbell's company has no ships available. Kingston Dock with the Scottish Co-Operative Wholesale Society offices and warehouses on Morrison Street visible to the top right.
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Walking past the Maggie, Pusey checks over the next boat in the dock and declares that he has no cause for concern. Kingston Dock was closed in 1966 to allow construction of the M8 motorway's Kingston Bridge and was later filled in.
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Making his way back to the car, Pusey turns when Dougie wishes him good luck. The East Quay of Kingston Dock with warehouses on West Street as the backdrop.
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The Maggie loads up with Marshall's plumbing, heating apparatus, a stove and other household items at Custom House Dock, Berth 17. Looking along Custom House Quay in Glasgow 1 from the South Portland Street Suspension Bridge with Glasgow Bridge and the Caledonian Railway Bridge crossing the background.
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Mr. Campbell telephones Pusey at the office and explains that he has hired a Skipper that has nothing to do with his organisation. Berkeley Square in London W1 with the British Olivetti Ltd. building to the right. The square can also be seen in 'Two Gentlemen Sharing', 'A King in New York', ‘Three Stops to Murder’, 'Cool It Carol', ‘The Walking Stick’, ’11 Harrowhouse’ and 'The Titfield Thunderbolt' from which this scene is taken.
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Glasgow awakes to see the Maggie aground on the roof of the Glasgow Subway tunnel after MacTaggart set sail during a low tide the previous evening following a few drinks. The Upper Harbour of the River Clyde with the Grade A listed South Portland Street Suspension Bridge to the right and buildings on Clyde Street in the distance.
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MacTaggart surveys the situation, arguing with the Authorities. Looking across to Custom House Quay from below Carlton Place, Glasgow 5. The Maggie was played by VIC Boer and VIC Inca operated by J. & J. Hay and their successors until both were scrapped in 1965.
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Mr Frazer (Andrew Keir), a reporter from the Evening News, asks the cantankerous Skipper if he'd care to make a statement. Facing Glasgow Bridge and the Caledonian Railway Bridge from the Upper Harbour of the Clyde.
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The gathered Crowd cheers as the tide lifts the "puffer" free. The 19th century South Portland Street Suspension Bridge linking Glasgow city centre with Laurieston.
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Looking from South Portland Street Suspension Bridge towards Glasgow Bridge, the Caledonian Railway Bridge and Custom House Quay.
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Having flown to Glasgow, a car bings Calvin B. Marshall to the Central Hotel. The Central Hotel at the corner of Gordon Street and Hope Street in Glasgow 1.
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Mr. Pusey and Calvin B. Marshall (Paul Douglas) get out of the limousine. Looking across Gordon Street from outside the Central Hotel which adjoins Glasgow Central railway station.
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Buying a newspaper, Mr. Marshall reads about the earlier incident with the boat that Pusey has chartered. The corner of Gordon Street and Hope Street.
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When the Maggie is on the approach to Greenock, the Harbourmaster (William Crichton) comes out of his office with a megaphone. The entrance to Albert Harbour in Greenock, Renfrewshire.
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MacTaggart is hailed and told to telephone Mr. Marshall at the Central Hotel in Glasgow, an order that is ignored as he turns the "puffer" around. Looking into the Albert Harbour at Greenock on the River Clyde.
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Taking a light aircraft and then a hired car, Calvin B. Marshall and Mr. Pusey catch up with the Maggie at a swing bridge. Crinan Bridge on the Crinan Canal opposite Crinan Ferry in Argyllshire.
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Getting out of the car, Pusey points his umbrella at MacTaggart from the bridge before Marshall appears behind him. Crinan Bridge on the Crinan Canal running alongside the River Add.
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Dougie runs for the "puffer" with a brace of birds while Pusey is arrested for poaching on the Laird's land. Crinan Sea Lock on the Crinan Canal at Crinan, Argyllshire.
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Leaving the canal and Pusey behind, MacTaggart makes for Inverkerran. Looking back towards Crinan Sea Lock with Barr Ban in the background.
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Making arrangements for one of Campbell's boats to take the cargo, Mr. Marshall takes to the air to search for the Maggie when it doesn't arrive at Ardrishaig.
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The Maggie ties up at Inverkerran. Seen from the Pier, this is Bowmore on the Isle of Islay, Argyllshire.
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Mr. Marshall walks up to the "puffer" to find it deserted. The Pier at Bowmore on the banks of Loch Indaal. The Maggie was played by Boer and Inca operated by John Hay & Sons.
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After placing his belongings on board, Mr. Marshall asks Dougie (Tommy Kearins) about the Maggie. Looking south-west along Main Street in Bowmore with Kilarrow church, the Round Church' in the right distance.
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As the questions continue, Dougie runs to the rear of the hotel where the Crew are drinking. The rear of buildings on Main Street, Bowmore with the Pier in the distance.
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Chased by Marshall, Dougie appears at the front of the hotel. Main Street in Bowmore on the Isle of Islay.
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After cornering MacTaggart, Mr. Marshall tells Campbell to send a boat to Oban and sails with the Maggie. The Pier at Bowmore on the Isle of Islay, Argyllshire.
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When the voyage is beset by a thick fog and left high and dry by the outgoing tide at Fiona Bay, the Skipper and Marshall walk along the sand to Loch Mora. Crinan in Argyllshire.
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The two Men head for the Loch Mora Bar where they are served by Dirty Dan. Crinan on the Kintyre peninsula.
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Mr. Marshall telephones Mr. Campbell and finds that a cattle boat will be calling at the abandoned pier and can collect his cargo.
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Returning to the Maggie to bring her into Loch Mora, Marshall wakes up to find that they will arrive in under an hour.
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After his cargo is unloaded onto the wharf, Marshall looks out from the Loch Mora Bar to see the cattle arriving for Campbell's boat. Crinan in Argyllshire.
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Marshall walks through the crates containing four bathtubs among other things. The Pier at Crinan.
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As the tide rises, the Maggie destroys the dilapidated pier due to MacTaggart mooring her beneath the rotten decking. Looking inland to buildings in Crinan, Argyllshire.
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Calvin B. Marshall looks down at the broken timbers, knowing that when Campbell's vessel arrives the Crew won't be able to get to shore to load his cargo. Crinan, with the Crinan Hotel in the right distance.
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The Maggie puts in at Bellabegwinnie to take on coal.
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That evening, Marshall makes his way into the village to where Captain MacTaggart is attending Davy MacDougall's 100th birthday party.
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Wanting to get the journey over, Mr. Marshall leaves the bar in Bellabegwinnie after finding MacTaggart enjoying the hare of the dog. Bruichladdich on the Isle of Islay
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Losing his temper when the Skipper tells him that Hamish is missing, Marshall demands that they get going. Bruichladdich on Islay, adjacent to the Pier as detailed on https://ahaufstop.blogspot.com
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Realising that MacTaggart is drunk already, Marshall storms off. Pier Road in Port Charlotte on the Isle of Islay.
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Marching into the Post Office, he telephones Mr. Pusey at the Central Hotel in Glasgow. The junction of Pier Road and Main Street, Port Charlotte.
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Marshall returns to the street where MacTaggart and his Crew are making his way up the hill towards him. Outside the Post Office at the junction of Pier Road and Main Street in Port Charlotte on Islay.
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Confronting MacTaggart, Marshall tells him that he's bought the Maggie. Pier Road in Port Charlotte.
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After an eventful overnight sailing during which Marshall's cargo is jettisoned when the Maggie runs onto rocks, the "puffer" arrives in Kiltarra. Port Askaig on the Isle of Islay.
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Mr. Pusey looks into the Maggie's empty hold. Port Askaig, Islay.
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Calvin B. Marshall walks away, leaving Pusey, MacTaggart and his Crew on the quayside. Port Askaig on Islay, Argyllshire.