Catch Us If You Can

Date: 1965
Director: John Boorman
Production Company: Bruton Film

Stars: Dave Clark, Barbara Ferris, Lenny Davison, Rick Huxley, Mike Smith, Denis West Payton, Clive Swift
Location(s): London, Bigbury-on-Sea, Burgh Island, Devon, Bath, Somerset, Middlesex

Region(s): , ,

Storyline:

Stunt man and model for meat do a runner, chased by executives over a wintry landscape.

Additional Information:

Screen captures by SJ

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  • 07 Apr 2025

An added still from John Thorne. According to the DVLA the Mini Moke BOX 656C was actually red. It still comes up against that registration but hasn't been taxed for years - maybe in someone's collection or barn now? This is Manciple Street from Hankey Place, London SE1.

And a comparison from John Thorne to match. (SJ)

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  • 12 Apr 2009
  • 07 Apr 2025

St. Stephen's Church on the back of Manciple Street overlooking Tabard Gardens, London SE1. John adds, "St Stephens Church in Manciple Street was one of only two buildings in the vicinity (the other being the vicarage on the opposite corner with Hankey Place) which remained after the clearance of a notorious and cholera-ridden area of slum housing in 1913. At the centre of the rebuild was the new park of Tabard Gardens which had the south front of the church facing onto it. It was de-consecrated in 1963 and the use as the film location for the boys' home in CUIYC was its last hurrah before demolition later in 1965. The organ featured at the start of the film went to a church in the Midlands."

The church has been replaced by the St George the Martyr rectory. SJ.

John Thorne sends in an update which shows changes in vegetation. (SJ)

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  • 12 Apr 2009

Tabard Gardens... In 2023, John Thorne noticed the high building behind the apartment blocks with a high roof sporting two finials. He lived in the area for many years and at first thought it was Tower Bridge (as indeed I did) but it’s clearly in the wrong direction as the shot is facing south. The roof is actually on a six storey section of the former Engineering Works on Great Dover Street (1897). The building is now incorporated within the complex of Kings College Halls of residence. (SJ)

Sidney Webb House, a hall of residence for King's College, has replaced the block on the left on Tabard Street. SJ

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  • 12 Apr 2009

Looking south over Tabard Gardens.

Now. SJ.

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  • 12 Apr 2009

And again, towards Pardoner Street.

Now. SJ.

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  • 12 Apr 2009

Smithfield Market, London EC1.

Grand Avenue looking north. SJ.

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  • 12 Apr 2009

London Wall, built up in the mid 60s, seen in 'Blow Up', 'The Italian Job', 'Crossplot', 'The Sandwich Man', 'Bartleby', 'Sebastian' and 'Life at the Top' among others.

Looking east and much changed but it was a popular location in the 60s. SJ.

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  • 24 Dec 2019

An added capture, suggested by Perry Ridley. This is the Oasis Swimming Pool which was seen in 'I Believe in You' and started the whole ReelStreets story 15 years ago, in 2003.

Perry provided this image from the net to back up his recognition and this will do until a real now can be taken by a future visitor to the open air pool. (SJ)

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  • 31 Jan 2012

Syon House, Brentford, Middlesex.

Nick Cox found this on Flickr.

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  • 12 Apr 2009

Syon House, Brentford, Middlesex which also features in 'Goodbye Mr. Chips (1969)', 'Universal Soldier (1971)', 'Bedazzled' and 'Follow Me!'.

Unchanged. SJ.

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  • 31 May 2009

Royal Crescent in Bath, Somerset, seen in 'The Wrong Box', 'Kipps' and 'The Girl with a Pistol'.

Outside 26 & 25 Royal Crescent, Bath. Our stalwart supporter Russell Groves took the pics.

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  • 12 Apr 2009
  • 07 Apr 2025

Back to London SE1.

Manciple Street, looking north. Harbledown House to the left confirms it. SJ.

An update from John Thorne. (SJ)

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  • 31 May 2009

The Dave Clark "Four" arrive at Royal Crescent.

Royal Crescent. Pics from Russell Groves, thank you.

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  • 31 May 2009

Round the corner of Royal Crescent.

Now. Russell Groves.

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  • 16 Jun 2019

Frolics at the Roman Baths.

The same quieter spot. SJ

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  • 06 Jul 2020

A snowy scene. Is that turret still there? ... This is looking towards the church of St. Hugh in Charterhouse-on-Mendip, Somerset with thanks to Richard Pearson. (SJ)

A matching shot from Sean Kaye-Smith. (SJ)

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  • 12 Sep 2010

Burgh Island across from Bigbury-On-Sea, Devon.

Now, dominated by the art deco Burgh Island Hotel with a tariff which has to be seen to be believed. SJ.

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  • 22 May 2019

On Burgh Island.

With thanks to Paul Shelley who found the correct spot. (SJ)

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  • 15 May 2019

On Burgh Island.

And Paul S. was there too. (SJ)

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  • 12 Sep 2010

Low tide.

Inspiration for Agatha Christie's And Then There Were (sic) None and Evil Under The Sun. SJ.

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  • 25 Jun 2011

Pilchard Inn still going but the "Ye Olde" dropped.

Now. SJ. Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Lovejoy's TV episode was also filmed here.

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  • 12 Sep 2010

Off they go, as the Dave Clark Five.

A much higher tide. SJ.