Wind of Change, The
Date: 1961
Director: Vernon Sewell
Production Company: Cresswell
Stars: Donald Pleasence, Johnny Briggs, Ann Lynn, Hilda Fenemore, Glyn Houston, David Hemmings, Angela Douglas
Location(s): London
Region(s): London T-Z
Storyline:
An unemployed, discontented and rebellious teenager who lives at home with his parents harbours a deep-seated resentment.
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The cries of street traders accompany the opening scenes before unemployed Teddy Boy Frank Marley appears. This is looking north along Portobello Road at the junction with Elgin Crescent and Colville Terrace in London W11.
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Frank Marley (Johnny Briggs) rides on the back of a horse drawn cart. Approaching the junction of Portobello Road with Blenheim Crescent and Talbot Road.
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Ginger (David Hemmings) turns from his work as Frank calls to him. To the left stands the Electric Cinema, formerly the Imperial Playhouse.
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More market stalls are seen as the camera looks back towards Ginger and the corner of Colville Terrace to the right. Various parts of Portobello Road have been seen in 'Otley', 'The Moon Over the Alley', 'West 11', 'The Gentle Trap', 'Stolen Hours' and 'Notting Hill'.
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Frank calls to Ginger to meet him that evening as the film's music begins and the titles roll. Facing the junction of Portobello Road, Blenheim Crescent and Talbot Road in W11.
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A Black Youth (Ken McGregor) is chased from Ted's Café by Frank and his pals after he's seen smiling at a while girl.
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A Woman (Rosemary Frankau) disturbs Frank's gang as she drives into the alley where they have cornered the Youth. Maybe this is Dunworth Mews, maybe it's not. There has been a lot of rebuilding in the side street.
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A pan starts to travel right from the corner of Portobello Road and Elgin Crescent. In the centre stands buildings at the corner of Kensington Park Road.
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Continuing right along Elgin Crescent brings The Duke of Wellington public house into view. The pub appeared in 'Bullet to Beijing'.
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The shot ends with a view northward along Portobello Road in Notting Hill W11.
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Gladys Marley (Hilda Fenemore) and her neighbour Edie (Edna Doré) walk home from the market. Is this near Portobello Road, is it even in Notting Hill or is it elsewhere? Elsewhere says Dave W, in fact Woodfield Road, London W9 looking at No 36, as was, but the apex-roofed industrial building is still with us, thnakfully. (RL)