Libel
Date: 1959
Director: Anthony Asquith
Production Company: De Grunwald Productions
Stars: Dirk Bogarde, Olivia de Havilland, Paul Massie, Robert Morley
Location(s): London, Wiltshire
Region(s): London H-L, South East E-L
Storyline:
A shell-shocked war veteran with memory problems is accused of being an impostor by a former comrade.
Additional Information:
Screen captures uploaded by Phil Wilkinson from source material provided by John Tunstill.
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- Capture 1
- 22 May 2016
Jeffrey Buckenham visits Ingworth House, the country home of Sir Mark Sebastian Loddon, after seeing the baronet lead a tour of his family seat on television. Longleat House near Warminster in Wiltshire.
Robin Wareham also visits Longleat on behalf of Reelstreets. (RL)
- Capture 2
- 'Now' required
Sir Mark goes for a ride as the tourists alight from their coaches. Longleat, close to the village of Horningsham, Wiltshire.
- Capture 3
- 22 May 2016
The Guide (Bill Shine) leads his group into the film's Norfolk country house. Longleat House was also seen in 'Jubilee', 'Scandal', 'Blue Blood' and 'The Missionary'.
Robin prefers not to be part of a group. (RL)
- Capture 4
- 22 May 2016
Jeffrey Buckenham (Paul Massie) surveys the estate before entering and contriving to meet Sir Mark. Longleat House, Wiltshire.
Robin concentrated on "now" shots for us after surveying the estate. (RL)
- Capture 5
- 'Now' required
After reports of a 'bogus baronet' appear in the press, the congregation gathers at Ingworth church.
- Capture 6
- 'Now' required
Sir Mark Sebastian Loddon (Dirk Bogarde) and Lady Margaret Loddon (Olivia de Havilland) arrive at the church to be met by photographers.
- Capture 7
- 'Now' required
As the couple enter the church, Fitch (Kenneth Griffith), a journalist, approaches Sir Mark for a statement.
- Capture 8
- 13 Sep 2014
Following his announcement that Frank Wellney has taken the place of the young baronet after murdering him, Buckenham is sued for libel by Loddon. The Royal Courts of Justice on Strand, London WC2.
Peter found it hard to get the right angle but all the embellishments are there.
- Capture 9
- 13 Sep 2014
Headlines about the case capture the public's attention. Tilting down, the camera brings more of Strand into view.
A similar shot from Peter.
- Capture 10
- 'Now' required
The proceedings continue and another newspaper is sold by a Vendor (Sam Kydd).
- Capture 11
- 11 Jan 2015
Sir Mark walks through London as the evidence swings from his favour. Peter advises that this is taken from Glasshouse Street off Piccadilly W1 with the Criterion to the right. The the left hand section of the building has since been demolished.
And Peter also provides the proof.
- Capture 12
- 07 Oct 2014
Struggling to remember portions of his life, Loddon continues through the city.
Peter took this shot from the junction of Coventry Street and Haymarket showing the old London Pavilion, now the Trocadero.
- Capture 13
- 'Now' required
The aristocrat walks alongside a canal as the long case takes it's toll.
- Capture 14
- 'Now' required
Sir Mark Loddon makes his way through a back projection as the camera shows his surroundings.