Beware of the Dog (Children’s Film Foundation)

Date: 1964
Director: Philip Ford
Production Company: Mandarin Films

Stars: Charles Tingwell, Jane Barratt, Maurice Medley, Mary Merrall, Sean Bury
Location(s): Sussex

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Storyline:

The adventures of a Great Dane who barks rather than bites and her adoption by a family who come to live in her old home.

Additional Information:

Page compiled by Phil Wilkinson

A television series originally broadcast as six episodes entitled ‘Danger, Keep Out’, ‘The Dog Catchers’, ‘The Rescue’, ‘The Fugitives’, ‘The Dog Prison’ and ‘The Battle’.

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At their new home, two Removal Men start to unload the Woodley family's furniture.

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A barking Great Dane prevents the Men from taking the furniture into the house.

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A Narrator explains that "The Woodley family are moving from their London flat to a farm Mr. Woodley has bought here in Sussex."

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"Mrs. Woodley, Betty and David are arriving by car, Mr. Woodley is coming on later from his London office. So, here they are at Mill Steam Farm."

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When his family learn that the dog is named Junia and used to belong to old Mrs. Ford, the previous owner of the farm, John Woodley (Charles 'Bud' Tingwell) goes to the back of the house in an effort to enter the property.

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When Junia can be heard approaching, Mr. Woodley runs towards an outhouse door.

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A number of keys are tried in the lock.

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When Junia is revealed behind the door, John relocks it before walking away.

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Mr. Woodley jumps over a wall, pursued by the dog.

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With Junia barking behind him, Mr. Woodley runs back to his family.

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Next morning, helped by their daughter Betty (Janette Lynn), John and Mary Woodley (Jane Barrett) look for David when he can't be found at breakfast time.

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The farm's outhouses are searched.

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Discovering David playing with Junia in one of the buildings, the dog is found to be noisy but harmless.

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When neighbour Mrs. Rushington leaves after being upset by Junia's behaviour, David (Sean Bury) tells his Mum that he and the dog were just playing.

Whilst out walking with Junia, David comes across a windmill where he finds Michael and his sister Susie hiding inside. Jill Windmill on the downs at Clayton to the north of Brighton in Sussex.

Viewed from as far back as I was able. The original position would have been from, what is now, the garden of the privately owned Jack Windmill. (SD)

Michael and Susie tell David how their prize dog Minnie was stolen when Jack Simmons, who works for their father, stopped at a garage to make a phone call on the way back from a show in London. Richard Lovejoy found Chandlers Service Station on Brighton Road in Lancing, Sussex.

The service station has been replaced by a car wash. (SD)

While Mr. Simmons is inside the garage, Michael (John Moulder-Brown) and Susie Brown (Amanda Humby) get out of the Vauxhall Victor to buy an ice cream. Chandlers Service Station on Brighton Road, Lancing located by Richard Lovejoy.

The entrance to the service station has now been covered by a large grass verge. (SD)

While the car is unattended, Buller (Michael Balfour) creeps up and takes Minnie. Richard Lovejoy identifies the forecourt of Chandlers Service Station on Brighton Road.

The original building stood parallel to the road but the car wash is positioned diagonally. (SD)

Running towards the car when they spot the thief, the Children are just in time to see him get away. Chandlers Service Station on Brighton Road in Lancing discovered by Richard Lovejoy.

The houses on Old Salts Farm Road, and at the corner of Brighton Road, are no longer visible from the forecourt. (SD)

Buller speeds from the garage forecourt. Richard Lovejoy identifies this as looking onto Brighton Road from Chandlers Service Station in Lancing, Sussex.

The white house, to the left of the tree, has recently been replaced but its neighbour is the original. (SD)

Later, David returns to the windmill with food for the runaways. Jill Windmill at Clayton in Sussex. The post mill can be seen in 'The Black Windmill' as well as 'Adventure in the Hopfields'.

Michael and Susie would now find that there is a tea shop in the roundhouse. Open days at Jill Windmill are usually held on Sunday afternoons from May to September. (SD)

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Finding a note left by Michael and Susie saying that they've gone to the caravan, David makes his way to the Shangri-La holiday park.

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Watching the children with the dog inside the caravan site, Sid (Unknown) turns and hurries away to tell Major Craddock, who claims that Junia belongs to him.

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Major Craddock (Maurice Hedley) arrives at Shangri-La with Mr. Woodley, Sid and a Constable.

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After Junia is handed over to the Major, he Woodley's neighbour Alastair (Rodney Goodall) rides up to Sid asking for directions to Worthing.

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Alastair rides away in the direction indicated.

Leaning his bike against a corner shop, Alastair opens a note with the Major's address on it . . . the film's 51 Station Way, Worthing. In reality, the corner of Rutland Road and Portland Road in Hove.

The low wall has been replaced by an extension. (SD)

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Michael, Susie, David and Betty wait by a telephone kiosk on the story's Park Road.

While Alastair reads a comic outside the newsagents, Major Craddock pulls up in his Ford Squire and enters to collect his mail. Looking onto Portland Road from Rutland Road, Hove.

The shop no longer sells comics. (SD)

When Major Craddock reappears and gets into his van, Alastair jumps onto his bicycle. The corner of Rutland Road and Portland Road.

The corner shop has been replaced by Autopaints Brighton. (SD)

Alastair follows the Major as he drives away. Brighton Road, Lancing, Sussex. (SD)

On the right is number 152, which has now been replaced by a much larger house, as have many of the surrounding properties. (SD)

Major Craddock gets away from Alastair as he tries to keep up. Brighton Road, Lancing. (SD)

On the left is Broadway Court. 339-341 Brighton Road. Replacing the petrol pumps below the flats is now a bathroom retailer. (SD)

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Parking outside a remote building, the Major is met by Buller.

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Alastair arrives and sees the Major's van next to the building.

After the Children are updated by Alastair, the four of them run to catch a bus to Worthing. Southwick Green, Southwick in Sussex. (SD)

There is a north and a south green. This is the south green. (SD)

Betty signals for the approaching bus to stop. The Green, Southwick, with number 41 on the left. (SD)

Now with railings and a large net; protection from cricket balls. (SD)

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The friends alight at Brighton station. Queen's Road outside Brighton station in Brighton, Sussex with Junction Road to the left.

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In the station's booking office, Betty asks for four tickets to Worthing. Brighton station on Queen's Road, Brighton.

When the Children find that they haven't got the 11/- fare between them, they decide to raise funds by washing cars. Looking north on Westbourne Gardens, Hove with Portland Road crossing the background.

No shortage of parked cars on Westbourne Gardens today. (SD)

Another flyer is placed on a car's windscreen as Michael's first Customer calls to him. Westbourne Gardens, Hove in Sussex.

These cars didn't need washing. (SD)

Susie offers a baby minding service. To the left stands the wall in front of number 113 Portland Road in Hove.

The wall still stands. (SD)

David asks if he can help with shopping. Facing 81 Portland Road in Hove.

The grocer's shop has now become a cafe. (SD)

The youngster is rewarded for carrying a small box to a Lady's car. Facing eastward on Portland Road, Hove with the corner of Westbourne Street to the right of centre.

There is a noticeable lack of awnings. (SD)

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Returning to the station, the proceeds are counted . . . 5/6d.

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Keeping watch at Stokes Kennels, Alastair sees the Major's van come back.

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Major Craddock makes his way inside where Buller shows him a circled newspaper article about valuable dogs and missing children.

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When Junia and Minnie escape from their kennels, Buller and the Major chase after them.

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The two dogs run into the field where a church fête is in progress.

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Chaos ensues as Major Craddock and Buller become entangled in the coconut shy.

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Following more destruction, the Major and his sidekick chase Junia and Minnie from the field.

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As they make their escape, the two dogs are cornered in a yard before being caught.

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At the kennels, Alastair, Michael, Betty, David and Susie confront the Major when he returns with Sid, Junia and Minnie.

After Susie is captured during a struggle, David gives Junia the newspaper with the highlighted article and she heads to wait at a bus stop near the kennels. Devil's Dyke Farm, Devil's Dyke Road, Brighton, Sussex. (SD)

There is no bus stop here now, but the number 77 stops at nearby Hangleton Bridleway and Devil's Dyke. (SD)

A bus for Worthing comes to a stand at the stop where Junia climbs aboard. Devil's Dyke Road, with Devil's Dyke Farm on the right. (SD)

This view is facing in the direction of Brighton. (SD)

As the other Children are captured and placed in cages, the bus arrives in Worthing. This is Rutland Gardens in Hove, with number 55 on the left. (SD)

I had to move nearer the lamp post as the overhanging tree branches would have completely obscured the view. (SD)

Getting off the bus, the Great Dane makes her way along the street. Portland Road in Hove, Sussex, located by Richard Lovejoy.

This is facing west, near to the corner of Sackville Road. (SD)

A busy road junction is encountered. Richard Lovejoy identifies the corner of Sackville Road and Portland Road in Hove with Blatchington Road in the left background.

The bush has grown and is attempting to obscure the view. (SD)

With a Policeman on point duty, Junia crosses the road with ease. Facing south at the junction of Sackville Road and Portland Road, spotted by Richard Lovejoy.

Junia would find that crossing the road is not as straightforward now. (SD)

Junia arrives at the railway station. As the sign says . . . Worthing Central station, which stands on Station Approach, Worthing in Sussex.

Now operated by Southern and no longer known as Worthing Central. Also seen in 'Seamonsters' and 'The Persuaders' TV series episode 'Anyone Can Play'. (SD)

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Outside the main entrance to Brighton Central station.

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Junia crosses the concourse towards the ticket barrier. The concourse at Brighton station on Queen's Road, Brighton.

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A crowd at the barrier helps Junia to enter the platform. Brighton station in Sussex.

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Still carrying the folded newspaper, Junia walks along the platform. Brighton station on Queen's Road.

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While the Guard's back is turned, the Great Dane gets onto a waiting train. Jonathan Horswell advises that the Diesel Electric Multiple Unit in platform 10 at Brighton station is number 1304 which was built in 1962 and withdrawn after 34 years service. The platform closed in 1969.

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The train departs as the Major telephones Mr. Woodley to offer Junia for sale at £150. Facing north from the since lost platform 10 at Brighton station located by Jonathan Horswell with assistance from the Southern Electric Group.

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Junia arrives at the terminus and heads towards home. Platform 9 at Brighton station found by Jonathan Horswell who explains that the EMU in the platform is a 2BIL and will be forming a service to Lewes and beyond as platforms 9 and 10 were almost exclusively reserved for these routes.

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Two Ticket Collectors are puzzled when a dog passes through the ticket barrier.

Having caught the Major out when Junia turns up at home whilst he's on the phone, Mr. Woodley arrives outside the newsagents where Craddock's mail is delivered. At the corner of Rutland Road, the shop is number 119 Portland Road in Hove, Sussex.

No use for picking up mail, but the ideal place if he scratches his paintwork. (SD)

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Taking Junia with him, Mr. Woodley arrives at the kennels.