Burnt Evidence
Date: 1954
Director: Daniel Birt
Production Company: Association of Cinema Technicians (A.C.T.)
Stars: Jane Hylton, Duncan Lamont, Donald Gray
Location(s): London
Region(s): London A-B
Storyline:
An unidentified body is found after a fire when an unfaithful wife’s husband discovers that she intends to leave him for another.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
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- Capture 1
- 19 Sep 2018
Views of traffic moving along busy streets appear after the titles end. Hammersmith Broadway in W6 with Shepherd’s Bush Road to the left and Hammersmith Road on the right.
The traffic is no longer controlled by a policeman. (RL)
- Capture 2
- 25 Feb 2019
The Broadway in Ealing W5 seen from The Mall.
Looking north up The Broadway with Ealing Broadway tube just out of sight on the right. The chimneys on the top left have been reduced. SJ
- Capture 3
- 04 Jan 2023
After completing a job but not getting paid, self employed builder Jack Taylor drives homeward. Dave W wonders whether 'ABC' was sufficiently 'up market' for Ealing Studios members as we are looking at 11 The Green, Ealing. (RL)
Antony Blair found a few changes had taken place when he returned to The Green.
- Capture 4
- 'Now' required
Parking up in his yard, Jack Taylor (Duncan Lamont) gets out of the car and enters his workshop.
- Capture 5
- 25 Feb 2019
The next day, Diana Taylor (Jane Hylton) walks along the High Street. The corner of High Street and Sandringham Mews in Ealing. The location appears in ‘A Run for Your Money’.
Now a Subway with a damaged window. SJ
- Capture 6
- 25 Feb 2019
The shot follows Mrs. Taylor. High Street with Sandringham Mews to the right.
Panning left (and south) brings into view an estate agent's and a wonky traffic pole. SJ
- Capture 7
- 25 Feb 2019
Leaving a hardware shop, Jack spots Diana from across the road. High Street in Ealing W5.
Diana would now be passing a restaurant. SJ
- Capture 8
- 25 Feb 2019
Jack follows his wife to the apartment block where his old army pal Jimmy Thompson lives. Welsby Court on Montpelier Avenue in Ealing found by members of the Britmovie Forum.
Close to the northwest corner of Eaton Rise and Montpelier Avenue. SJ
- Capture 9
- 25 Feb 2019
After following Diana into the flat and punching Jimmy on the nose, Jack walks through the streets. Montpelier Road near Montpelier Park W5 located on the Britmovie Forum.
This is just east of Eaton Rise. SJ
- Capture 10
- 25 Feb 2019
A car almost runs into the dejected man as he crosses the road. Montpelier Road with Thorpe Hall Mansions to the right.
The south side of Montpelier Avenue. SJ
- Capture 11
- 19 Sep 2018
While Diana persuades Jimmy to help her husband's failing business, Jack contemplates his wife's affair as he walks by the river. Hammersmith Bridge, London W6 which is also seen in 'Duffer', 'A Nice Girl Like Me', 'Theatre of Blood', 'Absolutely Anything', 'The Man Who Never Was', The Killing of Sister George' and many more.
A bad move leaving this shot until school going home time! (RL)
- Capture 12
- 25 Feb 2019
Jack eventually returns home to his empty house on fictional Cranby Road in SW6. Warwick Road in Ealing W5.
Walls and gates have gone. SJ
- Capture 13
- 25 Feb 2019
Diana returns to the house with Jimmy Thompson (Donald Gray) after Jack leaves for his workshop. Warwick Road, Ealing.
Aerials try to make up for lack of front garden walls. SJ
- Capture 14
- 25 Feb 2019
When a body is found in the charred remains following a fire at the workshop, Diana returns to look for Jimmy at his flat. Outside Welsby Court on Montpelier Avenue.
A clearer sign now for rapid location spotting. SJ
- Capture 15
- 'Now' required
Believing that the body in the workshop was Jack, police visit Thompson's employer as part of their investigations.
- Capture 16
- 04 May 2019
Realising that they should be looking for Jack Taylor, Police begin to search for the missing man. A clue to this location may be the train passing over the bridge which is formed of former LMS (MR) suburban carriages . . . and this is facing north in Hardinge Street E1, with Coburg Dwellings at left says Christopher Matheson. The sequence is taken from 1952's 'Escape Route' and the location is featured in 'Full Circle' and 'The Stateless Man' as well as, from the other side of the bridge, 'River Beat'. (RL)
Christopher provides this view of the location now.
- Capture 17
- 08 Jun 2023
Plain clothed Officers are posted at railway stations. This sequence from 'Escape Route' from 1952 continues and Jonathan Horswell locates this as London Victoria station.
This entrance was closed for quite a while but re-flourishing now. SJ
- Capture 18
- 'Now' required
Passengers at London Airport are scrutinised. This scene is also taken from 'Escape Route' which was filmed three years earlier.
- Capture 19
- 25 Feb 2019
Detective Inspector Bob Edwards (Meredith Edwards) and Sergeant Alf Quinney (Cyril Smith) arrive to arrest Diane. Warwick Road almost opposite Richmond Road.
The north side of Warwick Road. SJ
- Capture 20
- 25 Feb 2019
After giving himself up to the police and clearing his name, Jack returns home with Diane. The corner of Warwick Road and Ascott Avenue.
Looking east towards Ealing Common. SJ
- Capture 21
- 25 Feb 2019
The camera follows the couple as they walk to their front door. Warwick Road in Ealing W5.
Some original wall to the right. SJ