Accidental Death (An Edgar Wallace Mystery)

Date: 1963
Director: Geoffrey Nethercott
Production Company: Merton Park Studios

Stars: John Carson, Jacqueline Ellis, Derrick Sherwin, Richard Vernon
Location(s): London, Surrey

Region(s): London A-B, South East A-D

Storyline:

A man aims to kill the person who collaborated with the Nazis and caused the death of his fiancée.

Additional Information:

Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson

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When he appears at the window one night, Paul Lanson (John Carson) surprises Henriette and her boyfriend Alan.

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Morning dawns at the house where Henriette lives with her guardian Colonel Johnnie Paxton.

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Watched by Alan, Henriette (Jacqueline Ellis) makes her way to the swimming pool before Lanson turns up after she dives in.

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Following a scuffle between Lanson and the Colonel, Alan Simpson takes a taxi to the station for the journey back to town.

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29 Jan 2022

Having second thoughts, Alan Simpson (Derrick Sherwin) leaves the station. Merton Park station on Rutlish Road in SW19.

Peter Bywaters provides this modern view of the former station building.

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29 Jan 2022

Alan crosses to a telephone box from which he calls Henriette who is disturbed from her embrace with Lanson. The driveway to Merton Park station in Wimbledon.

At this end of Rutlish Road, new housing has appeared everywhere as Peter's comparison shows.

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29 Jan 2022

Telling his girlfriend that he's missed the train, Alan asks her to accompany him. Facing Merton Park station, other views of which can be seen in 'Horror Hospital', 'Hidden Homicide', 'Solo for Sparrow' and 'The Frozen Dead'.

Taking this view, Peter Bywaters advises that the station premises fell into disrepair after closure in 1997 before restoration for residential use.

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29 Jan 2022

Agreeing to travel to town after speaking with Lanson, Henriette arrives on the station platform. The wide Mitcham line platform at Merton Park station in Wimbledon SW19.

Peter Bywaters took this comparison of the location that's "No longer a railway station, but a tram stop."

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16 Dec 2021

After the Colonel is injured when Lanson sabotages his bicycle, Alan and Henriette discuss Johnny and the Frenchman.... Looks like the Long Bridge, Regent's Park NW1 as does capture 10 (SJ)

Paul Lincoln confirms that it is indeed the Long Bridge capturing the moment perfectly as, in typical Reelstreets fashion, within seconds it was cordoned off and the tree surgeons were at work. (RL)

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16 Dec 2021

Wanting to go home, Henriette leaves to be with her guardian.

Another from Paul before his shot would have been spoilt. (RL)

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16 Dec 2021

A taxi brings Henriette to the terminus. Melcombe Place in NW1 with the frontage of Marylebone station to the right.

Paul captured the scene correctly despite the parked car. (RL)

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16 Dec 2021

The cab turns into the station. The entrance to Marylebone station on Melcombe Place.

No entry for Taxi's these days but Paul found that one can catch a bus. (RL)

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16 Dec 2021

Marylebone station appears in a great number of productions including 'Postman's Knock', 'The Day of the Triffids', 'Rotten to the Core', 'A Hard Day’s Night', 'The IPCRESS File', 'Billy Liar' and 'One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing'.

Paul records the fact that no taxi's are now allowed into the station and posting a letter is more difficult.....that's progress! (RL)

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16 Dec 2021

Getting out of the taxi, Henriette's ticket is checked as she walks to her train. Marylebone station in London NW1.

Paul did well to capture the same scene given all the obstacles these days. (RL)

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16 Dec 2021

Running into the station, Alan arrives in time to see Henriette's train departing. Facing the concourse of Marylebone station on Melcombe Place.

Paul found a festive and much changed concourse. (RL)

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29 Jan 2022

Alan makes his way to hire a car. Merton Park Garage adjacent to Merton Park Studios on Kingston Road in SW19. The forecourt canopy can also be seen in 'Inside Information'.