Blind Spot

Date: 1958
Director: Peter Maxwell
Production Company: Butcher's Film Service

Stars: Robert MacKenzie, Anne Sharp, Delphi Lawrence, Gordon Jackson, John Le Mesurier, Michael Caine
Location(s): London, Surrey

Region(s): ,

Storyline:

A temporarily blind man finds a dead body in a house and pursues his own investigation when he recovers his sight. Remake Of Blackout (1950). SJ

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A US hospital, according to a sign some 30 miles away from London. Identified by Britmovie and Paul Canty at much the same time with our thanks. This is the Richmond Gate Hotel on Richmond Hill.

Peter Bywaters observes more space for parking and it's now called the RIchmond Harbour Hotel & Spa. (SJ)

OK no actors but this looks like Latchmere Road seen in 'Brannigan' and 'I Believe in You'. But not so, click the date for a comparison ...

This is the railway bridge at Heath Road, Twickenham looking east. Info Guy Legge, pic Colin Ashwood who risked life and limb in the face of oncoming traffic. What dedication! ... Marie Bennett adds that this is locally known as "the dip."

The Hotel "Majestic".

And it still is the Majestic, on the corner of Cromwell Road and Lexham Gardens, altered but recognisable. SJ

12 "Lindale" Avenue. Prompted by Amanda Jonker's identification of Capture 5 Ray and Ron Glenister identify the true location as 1 Cambrian Road, Richmond.

Ray and Ron's proving Google from January 2020 now replaced by Peter. (SJ)

The intersection of Lindale Avenue and Square, a crucial plot twist... and after several we have the corner of Queen's Road and Marlborough Road, Richmond, thanks to the eagle eyes of Amanda Jonkler. Also seen in 'Nothing But the Best'. (SJ)

And Peter was on the scene. (SJ)

12 "Lindale" Square. Looks like the same 12 seen earlier. The house number may be the same but Ray and Ron tell us that this is 22/24 Cambrian Road, Richmond. (RL)

Peter took advantage of the proximity of Cambrian Road, behind him in the shot for capture 5, to replace the Google shot from Jan 2020. (SJ)

The shop front reads E. Seymour, who were at 178 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6. The car has supposedly just turned out of Nigel Playfair Avenue. (RL)

I just happened to find myself in the area on other films. (RL)

The Hotel Majestic again. Looks like a temporary banner.

Looks like there have been some alterations to the entrance and first floor balcony. SJ

2-4 Cambrian Road, Richmond Circa 1958

Not easy as Mackenzie leaves Le Mesurier and Sharp's house. It may be a blurry capture but the sharp eyes of Ray and Ron tell us that the properties are 2-4 Cambrian Road, Richmond. (RL)

Another Google replacement by Peter B. (SJ)

But this makes it easier, especially that house at the end. Finding locations seen in earlier captures made this easier for Ray and Ron telling us that this is Cambrian Road, Richmond looking towards 21/23 Queen Street. (RL)

And another from Peter who appreciates Ray and Ron's hard work on this and adds that parked cars prevented his being further back. (SJ)

Central-ish as Lawrence makes a run for it. Ah, an update, not central-ish at all . . . .

. . . it's Whittaker Avenue, Richmond. "The building on the left has been replaced and I was unable to stand in the same spot as the original." Sent in by Alan Field with thanks.

Central-ish? No . . .

. . . . again, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond. Alan Field

Is that Bata? Now found and that's certainly David's Jewellers (on the left and clearer in the comparison) established in 1950 and still going in 2023 added by Howard Emes.

Whittaker Avenue, at the junction with Hill Street, Richmond. Alan again.

And that's definitely Richards next door.

As 13, Whittaker Avenue, at the junction with Hill Street, Richmond. Alan once again.

Social housing still standing? Plenty in the SW8 area... Found: click the date.

A316 Clifford Avenue SW14 (Mortlake). The flats in the background are Chertsey Court. More skilful identification from Alan. Thank you, SJ.

A garage, bet it's now luxury flats. Andy Greenland tells us, "No, it isn't - HW Motors, New Zealand Avenue, Walton-on-Thames in Surrey" which is confirmed by Anne Poole who adds that Hersham and Walton Motors stood at the corner of Bridge Street beside the the site of the studios which is now occupied by the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse.

Replacing Andy's Google capture with this original, Nick Boorman's view shows that the building is intact.

Once an Esso Garage, this is outside Hersham and Walton Motors on New Zealand Avenue, Walton-on-Thames located by Anne Poole.

The forecourt now bereft of pumps by Nick Boorman.