Battle of the Sexes
Date: 1956
Director: Charles Crichton
Production Company: Bryanston
Stars: Robert Morley, Peter Sellers, Donald Pleasance, Constance Cummings, Ernest Thesiger, Patricia Hayes
Location(s): Edinburgh, Scotland
Region(s): Scotland
Storyline:
A high-flying American businesswoman arrives in Edinburgh and is persuaded to help modernise his company by the owner of a Highland Tweed company. But plans to update and streamline the manufacturing methods meet with some cunning opposition from the staff led by Mr Martin (Peter Sellers).
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- Capture 1
- 24 Nov 2014
Grassmarket in Edinburgh, parts of which are also seen in 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' and 'My Way Home'.
Grassmarket now. SD
- Capture 2
- 24 Nov 2014
Again.
Lady Stair's Close, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh. SD
- Capture 3
- 24 Nov 2014
The steps beside Lady Stair's Close, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh. SD
- Capture 4
- Pre 2008
- 24 Mar 2024
On the Royal Mile - the cathedral is St Giles. ~ Wendy Robertson
Now. Mr Martin (Peter Sellers) is seen going up a staircase to a tobacconist. Lady Stair's Close next to 479 Lawnmarket, High Street, Edinburgh ~ Doug Hill

Antony Blair returned to record the changes at the now busier location.
- Capture 5
- 24 Nov 2014
At the same point from a different angle. I think this shop is now either a whisky retailer or a knitwear shop ~ Wendy Robertson
The shop sells kilts and Scottish souvenirs. SD
- Capture 6
- 24 Nov 2014
A main street in the same city South St Andrew Street, almost at the junction with Princes St outside ~ Wendy Robertson
Viewed from outside Topshop. SD
- Capture 7
- 24 Nov 2014
George Street as you approach Hanover - the domed building is on the corner of the two ~ Wendy Robertson
Now. With a well placed black car for a modern comparison. SD
- Capture 8
- Pre 2008
- 01 Apr 2026
Used to be Justerini & Brooks shop on George Street, now LK Bennett! ~ Wendy Robertson
Now - Andrew Darling (Jameson Clark) is seen entering the headquarters of McPherson & Co. 45 George Street, Edinburgh ~ Doug Hill

45 George Street is now a Monsoon boutique store. SD
- Capture 9
- 24 Nov 2014
Could be several of the large crescents known as Places eg Moray Place, Ainslie Place or Randolph Crescent. Not much to distinguish it.~ Wendy Robertson
This is 9 Ainslie Place. Now an accountancy firm. SD
- Capture 10
- 24 Nov 2014
Could be several of the large crescents known as Places eg Moray Place, Ainslie Place or Randolph Crescent. Not much to distinguish it.~ Wendy Robertson
The "then" shots clearly show six or seven arches before the ordinary windows. Barry Thompson identifies this as Ainslie Place, Edinburgh. Location photo replaces the Google Street View image. SD
- Capture 11
- 24 Nov 2014
Could be several of the large crescents known as Places eg Moray Place, Ainslie Place or Randolph Crescent. Not much to distinguish it.~ Wendy Robertson
9 Ainslie Place. Sir Oliver Lindenbrook lived at number 6 in 'Journey To The Centre Of The Earth' (1959). SD
- Capture 12
- 18 Aug 2015
Waverley Station
Not Waverley Station, this is outside The Royal Scottish Academy, facing The Scottish National Gallery in the direction of Edinburgh Castle. SD
- Capture 13
- 24 Nov 2014
The Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh. Looking towards Princes Street. SD
- Capture 14
- 24 Nov 2014
The Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh. British Home Stores on the right was the first of the 'modernist' buildings on Princes Street. SD
- Capture 15
- 24 Nov 2014
To the left of The Royal Scottish Academy, with Edinburgh Castle in the background. SD
- Capture 16
- 24 Nov 2014
The Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, with the Scott Monument, Princes Street in the background. SD
- Capture 17
- 24 Nov 2014
The corner of The Royal Scottish Academy, (looking in the direction of Edinburgh Castle). Now with ramps and railings. SD
- Capture 18
- 24 Nov 2014
A crofter's cottage. Obviously a plaster and straw set...
Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. SD
- Capture 19
- 24 Nov 2014
....which, according to Tony Reeves was filmed in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh.
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh (confirmed by a Google Street View photo, taken by Esteban Madrid) according to Dean. Location photo replaces the Google Street View image. SD
- Capture 20
- 23 Nov 2018
Um?

Dean sorted this one: St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh. Seen from the entrance of what is now The Advice Shop, with a ramp and handrail obscuring the view of the cathedral. SD
- Capture 21
- 23 Nov 2018
Aah?

The Caley Picture House, Lothian Road, Edinburgh. Now a J D Wetherspoon pub. The interior has retained some of the original cinema design features. SD
- Capture 22
- 24 Nov 2014
Well?
The Queen's Arms, Frederick Street, Edinburgh. SD
- Capture 23
- 'Now' required
Castle Close, the sign says.
- Capture 24
- 'Now' required

