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

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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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Grassmarket in Edinburgh, parts of which are also seen in 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie' and 'My Way Home'.

Grassmarket now. SD

Again.

Lady Stair's Close, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh. SD

The steps beside Lady Stair's Close, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh. SD

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Waverley Station

Not Waverley Station, this is outside The Royal Scottish Academy, facing The Scottish National Gallery in the direction of Edinburgh Castle. SD

The Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh. Looking towards Princes Street. SD

The Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh. British Home Stores on the right was the first of the 'modernist' buildings on Princes Street. SD

To the left of The Royal Scottish Academy, with Edinburgh Castle in the background. SD

The Royal Scottish Academy, The Mound, Edinburgh, with the Scott Monument, Princes Street in the background. SD

The corner of The Royal Scottish Academy, (looking in the direction of Edinburgh Castle). Now with ramps and railings. SD

A crofter's cottage. Obviously a plaster and straw set...

Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. SD

....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

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

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

Well?

The Queen's Arms, Frederick Street, Edinburgh. SD

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Castle Close, the sign says.

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